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$155,797 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role brings patent examination expertise into business analysis and systems improvement work at the USPTO, where you would identify operational challenges, translate patent needs into technical requirements, and lead initiatives to modernize patent technology and processes. It suits experienced patent examiners who want to move into process improvement and stakeholder collaboration without leaving the patent domain.
Our summary, not Patent and Trademark Office’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Configuration Management
- Quality Assurance
- Requirements Analysis
- Risk Management
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
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What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 in Federal service
- At least one year of experience examining patent applications and identifying business needs or process improvements
- Experience leading or coordinating projects involving patent business process or IT system development or improvement
- Experience analyzing patent-related issues and communicating findings and recommendations to management and technical specialists