# Initial Processing Division Operations Manager

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

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/a361aea1-b96f-45a2-9505-7a992b4eb9bf

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

- Seniority: Management
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- Salary: 121785 – 158322 USD per year

## Summary

This is a management position overseeing patent application processing operations at the USPTO, responsible for directing workflow, evaluating team performance, and implementing process improvements. The role suits someone experienced in federal operations management who can lead supervisors and manage organizational change.

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

## Required

- One full year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 in federal service
- Experience improving workflows to increase productivity or service delivery
- Experience monitoring performance against established goals and implementing corrective actions
- Experience developing performance standards, reviewing employee evaluations, and recommending personnel actions

Apply on Patent and Trademark Office's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/891070200