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Summary The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking a technical expert to advance the shared understanding of how to best implement the opportunities presented by Emerging Technology. The role will lead the agency's efforts to identify, assess and apply emerging technologies to the USPTO's changing business needs and strategic direction. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The Chief Information Officer (CIO) is the principal advisor to the Under Secretary and Director on the application of information technology to support and improve the Agency's business processes. The CIO directs the development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and operation of the USPTO's automated information systems and the development of supporting strategic and operational plans, operates the Agency's computer facilities, equipment, and telecommunications network, develops, maintains, and disseminates patent and trademark information to the public, serves as the Agency's senior Information Technology (IT) official, and provides administrative and policy direction to the organizational elements reporting to the Deputy CIO. The incumbent of this position serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and is responsible for the overall evaluation, implementation, management and oversight of coherent, modern, efficient, fit-for-purpose technologies in OCIO and the USPTO. As a senior advisor to the Deputy CIO, the CTO leads the agency's efforts to identify, assess and apply emerging technologies to the USPTO's changing business needs and strategic direction. Specifically, the incumbent performs or supervises the following functions: Executes technology research and development projects to identify, access, and investigate high-risk, high-return technologies possessing potential application for performance of information technology in support of mission accomplishments, based on appropriate measures to determine if they should be continued, modified, or terminated. Provides expert high-level technical advice and counsel to the Office of the Chief Information Officer and Deputy CIO, OCIO executive Office Directors, product leaders and teams, and stakeholders on matters that affect or relate to technical direction and emerging technologies, as well as current and existing functions and programs. Collaborates with peer Senior Leaders (e.g. subject matter experts in cybersecurity, cloud engineering, software engineering/solution architecture, and data management) and leads the coordination of OCIO architecture (security, infrastructure, and application architecture) and technology planning efforts to maximize, cybersecurity, resiliency, process efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Educates the OCIO senior leadership team on emerging technology, technology options, pros/cons and costs/benefits of those options. And, builds consensus for actionable technology implementation plans. Creates and maintains a technology roadmap (with a near-term (1-2 year) and long-term (3-5 year) vision that is used to demonstrate progress toward technology/business outcomes and to inform investment decisions at all levels of the agency. The roadmap addresses agency cybersecurity and resiliency expectations as well as implementations plans and associated costs. Serves as a leader and technical strategy advisor on initiatives requiring high-level strategy alignment, technical vision, management evaluation and oversight. Creates strategies for applying and optimizing technology; establishing new technology objectives in line with agency objectives; and articulating business advantages of technology development. Reengineers business processes and is accountable for post-implementation improvement efforts to enhance performance and provide increased functionality. Provides expertise in USPTO enterprise architecture to ensure all planned and developed automated information systems are compliant, following appropriate architecture, data, service, performance, and business models and guardrails to support decision-making. Adopts and institutionalizes IT security practices and policies within all technologies, infrastructure, and architectural plans and strategies. Identifies the trends and potentials of new and emerging information technologies and frameworks and provides recommendations on emerging technologies consistent with USPTO's strategic information technology plans and investments. Provides oversight and leadership to promote and ensure an effective use of resources to achieve organization goals and objectives that meet customer requirements - applies cost/benefit analysis to recommendations and decisions and makes fit-for-purpose, efficient technology choices that align with the USPTO budget and financial policies, procedures, and direction. Conducts reviews of current and potential technical solutions to ensure compliance with overall agency strategy and confirms the soundness of technical approaches. If you can see yourself in this role and are excited by our mission, we look forward to receiving your application! Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To meet the minimum requirements for a Senior Level position, candidates must be a recognized subject matter expert with directly related experience. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at the GS-15 or equivalent level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector. Candidates must demonstrate their experience meets the Professional Technical Qualifications for this position in their two-page resume and this experience must have been at a sufficiently high level of difficulty to clearly show the candidate possesses the required subject matter expertise and technical qualifications set forth below. Examples of relevant qualifications include: 6+ years of proven leadership roles and skills related to IT, such as but not limited to enterprise architecture, data architecture, cloud computing, software and application development, hardware, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and IT operations. The ability to translate business goals into technology initiatives, drive technology adoption, and promote IT governance and risk mitigation. Ability to collaborate and develop a cohesive technology strategy that spans the IT portfolio. Ability to lead in fast paced and dynamic environment. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proven public sector and/or corporate experience leadership with major IT initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in business delivery with an overall aligned digital business strategy. Technically oriented and personally proactive with extreme attention to detail. Ability to work effectively on independent projects as well as within team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary. 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. To be considered, the resume must not exceed two pages. Written narratives for the Professional Technical Qualifications are not required. Candidates must demonstrate their experience meets the Mandatory Technical Qualifications for this position in their two-page resume. Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs): All candidates must show evidence in their resume of the following mandatory technical competencies to meet basic qualifications for this position. Written narratives for the Professional Technical Qualifications are not required. PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (PTQS): Expert knowledge of and demonstrated hands-on delivery experience in a wide range of technology and services - candidate must prove hands-on delivery past performance in at least two of the following areas and demonstrate knowledge and ability across all of the following: enterprise architecture; data architecture, database management, and data warehousing/analytics; cloud computing; software and application development; hardware; networking; cybersecurity; IT operations, and distributed digital voice and data networks. Demonstrated leadership ability and expert knowledge to lead strategic and tactical enterprise-wide emerging technology initiatives to improve and enhance information technology security, development/delivery, operations, and lifecycle management in direct support of defined business objectives across a large, multifunctional technical organization which includes a blended workforce consisting of employees and contractors/vendors. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs). Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Education Strongly preferred education level is a bachelor's degree or higher with a focus on Computer Science, Math, Engineering, or other technical related field. Additional Information USPTO Job Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should request accommodation(s) from the USPTO at http://www.uspto.gov/accommodation. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. If you are exempt from registration under Selective Service Law, you must provide appropriate proof of exemption. Please visit the Selective Service System website for more information. Background Investigation - If selected for this position, you will be required to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), which includes a fingerprint and credit check, to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. The USPTO participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Department of Homeland Security Website.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice. Relocation Expenses are not authorized and will not be paid. The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, retaliation for engaging in protected activity, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. If you believe that you have been discriminated against and would like to file an EEO complaint, you must do so within 45 days of the date of the alleged discriminatory act. Claims of employment discrimination must be submitted to the attention of the USPTO's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity via email ([email protected]) or phone (571-272-8292). Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.