Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the mission critical intersection of patent processing and publications with contract management? We have an exciting opportunity where your expertise can make a real difference. As the Director of the Office of Application & Processing Systems Administration (OAPSA), you will lead contract management matters related to critical patent application processing activities. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, come join us.

Duties

As the Director of the Office of Application & Processing Systems Administration (OAPSA), you will serve in a key role to the Assistant Commissioner for Patents on matters related to contract management activities, specifically for the Patent Data and Data Management (PDDM) contract. The work performed under the PDDM contracts are used to process patent applications, particularly the mission critical publication of Pre-grant publications (PGPubs) and Patent Grants. The ideal candidate is a collaborative consensus builder and expert at building coalitions with and between the Office of Application Processing for Patents, OCIO, the Office of Procurement, and the Office of Patent Financial Management to ensure positive contract outcomes and to avoid disruption in critical patent application processing activities. The Director of OAPSA must be able to develop technical analyses and well-documented tactical implementation approaches and initiatives that will ensure the accomplishment of the Office's priorities, goals, and objectives. In this exciting role you will lead the efforts in: Providing expertise and advice to Patents senior management and participate in high-level decision making regarding the Patents Data and Data Management (PDDM) contract, as well as other contracts housed within the purview of the Deputy Commissioner of Patents. Providing oversight and leadership in recommending improvements to increase contract execution efficiencies, existing contract management activities, and enhance overall contract quality efforts. Developing recommendations for substantive cost savings changes, that allow for efficiency to the agency's contract dependencies. Providing oversight and guidance on security posture recommendations consistent with agency cybersecurity mandates and compliance requirements for non-IT information systems. Promoting quality assurance standards for contracts and contracted materials. Providing direction for efficient collaboration, to ensure quality standards are met for all deliverables. Promoting change management responsibilities related to PDDM processes, improvements, and effective communications. Directing a diverse matrix team of USPTO business experts, communication experts, IT experts, quality and data analysis experts, and contract experts to achieve optimal results. Collaborating and building effective relationships with experts and leaders within USPTO and external stakeholders and customers. Also, in this pivotal role as the Director of OAPSA you will make a meaningful impact on the organization, while ensuring to meet the administrative and technical objectives and implement essential programs directed by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners for Patents.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or a National.
• Background and/or Security investigation, if selected for position.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www. sss.gov)
• Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) will be required upon appointment.
• You must serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed one year in the Senior Executive Service.

Qualifications

Experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show that the candidate possesses the required professional/technical qualifications and executive core qualifications set forth below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please provide your narrative responses to the Professional Technical Qualification (PTQs) and the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) questions in the text boxes as prompted by USAJobs. Do not write "see resume". When responding, you must clearly show that you possess the experience and competencies to perform the duties of this position. Each PTQ and ECQ has a 10,000-character limit (to include spaces) that must be adhered to. Uploaded documents addressing the PTQs and ECQs will not be accepted. Professional Technical Qualifications: Expert knowledge of organizational budget processes, contract management, and planning and resource management. Thorough knowledge of patents practice and procedures (including applications and publication processes), as well as appreciable breadth of knowledge in scientific and technical fields, business acumen. Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively present a variety of persuasive briefings to senior and executive level management on complex processing issues and direct subordinate staff. Ability to effectively communicate complex positions and policies related to government contract management. Experience in directing, supervising, and evaluating the activities of a professional organization. Ability to develop and achieve organizational goals; delegate assignments; motivate subordinates, teams, and individuals; and establish and maintain a positive working environment. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ): You must submit a narrative statement covering each of the ECQs listed below unless you: 1) are a current or former SES career appointee or 2) have successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program approved by OPM and been certified by OPM. When responding be sure to provide specific examples of what you have done that demonstrates your possession of each ECQ and the appropriate competencies. For more information please visit this site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive- service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf ECQ 1: Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision. ECQ 2: Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others and Team Building. ECQ 3: Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems and calculating risks. Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving and Technical Credibility. ECQ 4: Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial and information resources strategically. Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management and Technology Management. ECQ 5: Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, and Influencing/Negotiation. Applicants are encouraged to follow the Challenge, Context, Action and Result (C-C-A-R) model outlined in the Guide To SES Qualifications. Challenge - Describe a specific problem or goal. Context - Describe the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to address a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale). Action - Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge. Result - Give specific examples of measures/outcomes that had some impact on the organization. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills. Note: Uploaded documents addressing the PTQ's and ECQs will not be accepted Note: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM, only need to submit a resume and narrative statement covering each of the PTQs and do NOT need to address the ECQs.

Education

The minimum educational requirement for this position is a technical degree or the equivalent.

Contacts

• Address EXRD - Patents Branch Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Samantha Middleton
• Phone: 571-272-1746
• Email: [email protected]