Technical Writer-Editor (Speechwriter)

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 leave year.

This rewarding career role is ideal for you if:

• You are able to serve as a technical writer-editor responsible for researching writing and editing remarks and talking points relative to USPTOs intellectual property (IP) mission programs and functions.
• You are able to serve as a content writer-editor responsible for communicating complex information about USPTOs patent and trademark programs as well as the underlying intellectual property laws regulations and policies.
• You are interested in serving as the speechwriter for the Deputy Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Deputy Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• You are committed to reviewing and verifying information gathered through research or consultation with subject-matter experts.
• You are interested in reviewing work provided by other business units/organizations for alignment with approved agency messaging.

• 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.

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 Technical Writing and Editing Series 1083.

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 specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position the next lower grade level is a GS-12.

Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Experience conducting research and drafting writing and editing speeches remarks and talking points to both internal and external stakeholders; AND
• Experience planning developing and editing written materials for a broad spectrum of audiences; AND
• Experience applying plain language principles to enhance public understanding of complex information and to convey a consistent message both internally and externally across the organization.