# Acquisition Program Specialist (Budget Liaison)

Hiring organization: [Patent and Trademark Office](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/patent-and-trademark-office)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/52b887c5-494d-4f6a-8299-4b276d22b6de

Listed on Patent and Trademark Office's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Salary: 143913 – 187093 USD per year

## Summary

This federal acquisition and budget specialist role supports patent office operations by managing procurement, contracts, and finances for a government agency. It suits experienced professionals who can oversee vendor relationships, monitor spending, and advise leadership on acquisition strategy and compliance.

_Our summary, not Patent and Trademark Office's wording._

## Skills named

Procurement

## Required

- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent
- Experience managing acquisition and contract administration for equipment, services, and supplies
- Experience with acquisition documentation, contractor performance monitoring, and compliance with acquisition regulations
- Experience managing budget formulation and execution including estimates, justifications, and expenditure monitoring
- Experience providing advisory services to leadership on acquisition and budget matters
- Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and support internal controls

Apply on Patent and Trademark Office's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889671100