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Initial Processing Division Operations Manager
Patent and Trademark OfficeAlexandria, VA · Management
$121,785 – $158,322
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
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