United States Patent and Trademark Office

Supervisory Patent Classifier

Lead development of patent classification systems; manage programs; require specialized federal experience at GS-14 level; expertise in classification and information retrieval.

Information Technology Project Manager

Experience leading IT projects, software analysis, development, and lifecycle management; strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience managing IT projects; knowledge of governance, security, and compliance; specialized IT management experience; IT Series 2210.

Supervisory Information Technology Specialist

Information Technology Specialist

OPM IT Management GS-14 level specialized IT experience with leadership, project management, policy alignment, and customer service.

Security Specialist (Senior)

Security Specialist

Experience overseeing security operations and managing classified information programs; knowledge of INFOSEC and CUI/NSI programs; compliance with intelligence directives.

Experience in safeguarding classified information, managing information security programs, and serving as technical authority for INFOSEC; federal qualification requirements per OPM; GS-13 level equivalent.

Paralegal Specialist

Experience providing litigation case management in federal courts; legal research; manage discovery and prepare case dockets.

OPM-qualified paralegal with specialized litigation case management in federal courts; trials prep, exhibits, discovery, and legal research.

Technology Center Group Director

Group Director

ECQs and PTQs required; executive leadership of patent prosecution groups; program and policy management experience.

USPTO

Department of Commerce

Patent Examiner (Chemical Engineering)

Patent Examiner

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) or equivalent; options include professional registration or Engineer-in-Training; various pathways to qualify via education and experience.

Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering)

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent; professional engineer registration or equivalent education/experience; U.S. qualification standards for patent examiner

Patent Examiner (Physics)

Physics degree with 24 semester hours in physics or a combination of education and experience meeting OPM standards for patent examiner series.

Patent Examiner (Computer Engineering)

Bachelor's or higher in engineering; professional registration or equivalent experience; knowledge of patent examination processes.

Patent Examiner (Chemistry)

Bachelor's degree in physical or life sciences or engineering with 30 chemistry hours; calculus and physics; multiple qualification paths available.

Patent Examiner (Mechanical Engineering)

Patent examiner role requiring engineering degree, PE or equivalent, and federal qualification requirements.

Patent Examiner (Computer Science)

Patent examiner role requiring computer science degree and related coursework; GS-1224 qualifications; security none.

Title	Location	Date
Supervisory Patent Classifier Full Time · $183K-$197K · 1+ YOE Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
Information Technology Project Manager Full Time · $150K-$187K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
Information Technology Project Manager Full Time · $150K-$187K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
Supervisory Information Technology Specialist Full Time · $169K-$197K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 29, 2026
Security Specialist (Senior) Full Time · $144K-$187K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 28, 2026
Security Specialist (Senior) Full Time · $144K-$187K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Hybrid	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Hybrid	Apr 28, 2026
Paralegal Specialist Full Time · $102K-$133K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Paralegal Specialist Full Time · $102K-$133K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 23, 2026
Technology Center Group Director Full Time · $198K-$220K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Apr 22, 2026
Patent Examiner (Chemical Engineering) Full Time · $68K-$121K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Sep 29, 2025
Patent Examiner (Electrical Engineering) Full Time, Part Time, Contract, Internship, Temporary, Seasonal, Volunteer · $68K-$121K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Sep 29, 2025
Patent Examiner (Physics) Full Time · $68K-$121K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Sep 29, 2025
Patent Examiner (Computer Engineering) Full Time · $68K-$121K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Sep 29, 2025
Patent Examiner (Chemistry) Full Time · $68K-$121K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Sep 29, 2025
Patent Examiner (Mechanical Engineering) Full Time · $68K-$121K Alexandria County, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria County, Virginia, United States Onsite	Sep 29, 2025
Patent Examiner (Computer Science) Full Time · $68K-$121K Alexandria, Virginia, United States · Onsite	Alexandria, Virginia, United States Onsite	Sep 29, 2025

Activities	Patent examinationTrademark registrationIntellectual property policyInnovation supportIP data management
Headquarters	US
Industries	Government AdministrationIntellectual Property
Name	United States Patent and Trademark Office
Employees	14,050
Type	Government
Parent Company	U.S. Department of Commerce
Tagline	Grants patents and registers trademarks to protect intellectual property.
Founded	1,802
Website	uspto.gov

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