Summary Ready to take your patent examining expertise in a new direction? As a Patent International Business Analyst, you will use your knowledge of patent examination to help shape the systems, processes, and technology that support USPTO's domestic and international patent operations. You will analyze business needs, develop solutions, lead complex initiatives, and collaborate with technical experts and patent stakeholders to improve how patent services are delivered. Duties This vacancy announcement has been extended. Applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply. 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. Put your patent examining experience to work beyond the examination process. In this role, you will serve as a patent business and technical expert, helping transform patent business needs into technology and process solutions that support examiners, stakeholders, and the broader patent system. In this role, you will: Analyze complex patent examination and business processes to identify requirements, operational challenges, risks, and opportunities for improved technology solutions. Translate patent examination and business needs into functional requirements for the design, development, testing, deployment, and enhancement of automated information systems. Lead and coordinate complex patent automation initiatives throughout the system development lifecycle, including requirements management, quality assurance, risk management, user acceptance testing, configuration management, and deployment. Develop and evaluate recommendations, strategies, project controls, and performance measures to resolve complex patent business and technology issues. Collaborate with USPTO leadership, patent examiners, technical specialists, and domestic and international stakeholders to communicate requirements, coordinate initiatives, resolve issues, and implement patent business solutions. Qualifications You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (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 For more information, please visit the OPM Qualifications Standards. Specialized Experience is 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 GS-13 in the Federal service: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes experience in all of the following: Examining patent applications and applying patent examination processes and procedures to identify business needs or recommend process improvements; AND Leading or coordinating projects or initiatives involving the development or improvement of patent business processes or information technology systems; AND Analyzing patent-related issues and communicating findings, requirements, or recommendations to management, technical specialists, or other stakeholders. 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. Education Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.