Administrative Officer

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria VA campus is required for this role as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

This position is right for you if:

• You are eager to serve as a senior advisor to leadership management and staff on acquisition planning contract strategy and policy compliance ensuring alignment with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) agency policy and fiscal law.
• You are excited about managingthe end-to-end budget formulation to execution lifecycle by closely monitoring commitments obligations expenditures and reprogramming actions. Ensure funds are used effectively and all financial activities comply with federal appropriations law and fiscal policies. Prepare financial analyses annual spending plans and variance reports to provide strategic data-driven recommendations that support executive leadership decision-making.
• You are motivated to develop and manage the USPTO hiring plan to align workforce planning with organizational priorities and available funding. Conduct position management and workforce analysis to architect optimal reporting structure ensure precise grade alignment and validate mission-focused workload distribution.
• You enjoy facilitating the Fraud Risk Inventory Assessment process by coordinating input from responsible offices ensuring timely submission and tracking corrective actions. Review update facilitate and submit process memos and flowcharts that document internal workflows and strengthen control environments.
• You value auditing analyzing and reviewing documentation procedures and controls files directives forms records control and disposal procedures.

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if applicable ().
• If selected you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Must obtain COR Level III certification within one year of employment.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Administrative Officer Series 0341.

Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service: For this position the next lower grade level is a GS-13.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience providing oversight and strategic direction for procurement and acquisition activities;
• Experience providing input for multi-year financial planning resource allocation and the Presidents Budget submission;
• Experience collaborating with HR and leadership on staffing actions reassignments promotions and workforce restructuring initiatives;
• Experience reviewing and facilitating Internal Control Reports and Assessments; and
• Experience serving as the central point of contact for administrative and operational matters affecting staff.

• Must currently possess COR Level II certification.