Chief Communications Officer

Come serve as the primary media contact for a federal agency that turns ideas into innovation! At the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), we're seeking a Chief Communications Officer who will be responsible for ensuring effective communication with the press in order to articulate the missions and priorities of the USPTO.

The Chief Communications Officer serves as the primary media contact, in the Office of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring effective communication with the press in order to articulate the missions and priorities of the USPTO. The incumbent will reflect the Deputy Under Secretary and the Under Secretary's philosophies in conversation with leading figures of the government, business, and other groups.

The Chief Communications Officer is responsible for executing an integrated strategic communications plan that advances the USPTO's brand identity; broadens awareness of its programs and priorities; and increases the visibility of its programs across key stakeholder audiences. This includes ensuring impactful internal and external-facing communications across delivery platforms and including social media.

Other major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Advises the Under Secretary through the Deputy Under Secretary on matters of immediate interest and concern, and on developments which warrant the Under Secretary's cognizance and affect the direction of USPTO for planning purposes.
• Keeps abreast of items of interest to the Under Secretary, including internal USPTO developments, White House position statements, the status of legislation, and major USPTO activities reported to the public and private sectors.
• Prepares and coordinates necessary press briefing material for the Under Secretary and other officials of the USPTO.
• Presents the views of the Under Secretary in correspondence and other communication with agency managers and program officials.
• Directs development of short and long-range planning of activities and programs for the Office consistent with the USPTO's Strategic Plan and the priorities of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property, and implementing the same.

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To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified

PTQs:

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and expertise in strategic communications planning and execution, including stakeholder outreach, education, national partnerships and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of how to support, facilitate, coordinate and lead high-level engagements with community Intellectual Property and stakeholder leaders at the local, state and Federal levels, providing resources, information, programs and services that benefit and encourage growth of our innovation-based economy. This includes ability to communicate effectively and effortlessly through public speaking.
• Demonstrated expertise with program and administrative management. Demonstrated abilities to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others and in teams working toward common goals.
• Demonstrated abilities to resolve conflicts. Excellent communication skills in keeping leadership informed as issues arise and higher-level decisions are needed.

ECQs: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding;
Driving efficiency;
Merit and compliance;
Leading people;
Achieving results

There is no education requirement for this position.

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals and your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.

The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

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.