Writer-Editor; Senior

Are you looking to use your writing and editing background and make an impact in the intellectual property ecosystem? Come join us at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)--America's Innovation Agency! We're seeking a Senior Writer-Editor in the Office of the Under Secretary and Director (OUS) who will perform strategic writing and editing work related to USPTO correspondence, documents and other written material.

This rewarding career role is ideal for you if you:

• Are interested in collaborating with the Under Secretary/Deputy Under Secretary, their top advisors, and Business Unit management officials to collect, organize, and prioritize information for use in
  1) drafting speeches,
  2) collaborating on specialized reports,
  3) managing the vetting of reports with key USPTO managers and stakeholders for review and concurrence, and
  4) preparing finalized documents for publication and distribution.
• Are interested in coordinating with the Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO) in composing general messages to all USPTO employees on behalf of the Under Secretary.
• Can provide assistance to other Business Units with editing and coordinating presentations and handouts and clearing publications.
• Are a detail-oriented individual who can serve as Senior Writer and Editor for ground-breaking materials of various types, including speeches, whose subject matter covers the policies, programs, and activities of the USPTO. This includes subjects which are controversial or difficult to communicate because they are technical, are intended to convey esoteric ideas, or are unusually complex.
• Can perform extensive research to acquire, analyze, and prepare written material, including speeches, associated with major USPTO programs, projects, initiatives, and accomplishments.

APPLY on USAJOBS by 1/23/2025

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• Experience in serving a writer to include researching, planning, developing, and editing written materials for a variety of audiences;
• Experience in ensuring that all written materials are consistent and compliant with established standards of style, format, and tone;
• Experience in developing and implementing new written communication approaches and methods in order to enhance the public s understanding of complex programs, legal information, and important initiatives; and
• Experience in preparing finalized documents for publication and distribution.

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

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 qualifications and conditions of employment 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.