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Chief Data Analytics Officer

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$152K/yr - $210K/yr

The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. The mission of the USPTO is to promote innovation and competitiveness by providing quality and timely examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide. The Chief Data Analytics Officer will drive the agency's analytics strategy, utilizing advanced modeling and data-driven decision-making to empower the Patents Organization.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Utilize a wide array of scientific approaches, processes, and techniques to develop agency metrics

Utilize collation, evaluation, interpretation and presentation to communicate quantitative data

Monitor data collection and the use of mathematical and statistical modelling, as well as the presentation of findings and recommendations to provide strategic advice in the use of the results

Represent the Commissioner for Patent and Deputy Commissioners at times and communicate findings orally and in writing with innovative data visualization to the Under Secretary and Director of the USPTO

Develop case studies when necessary, identifying training needs and overall efficiency and effectiveness gains for the agency

Proactively develop and maintain stakeholders and consultative relations with key business stakeholders identifying and addressing data analytics needs, aligning data strategy with identifying potential initiatives that will drive the business unit strategic plan

Qualification

Statistical methodsData analysis methodologiesData miningQuantitative modelingPatent law knowledgeCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaborationPresentation skills

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen or a National

Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable

Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) will be required upon appointment and annually

If this is your first federal appointment, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period

Candidates must demonstrate their experience meets the Professional Technical Qualifications for this position in their two-page resume

Comprehensive knowledge of patent rules and regulations as well as an appreciable breadth of knowledge in scientific and technological fields

Mastery of statistical methods, probability laws, forecasting techniques, and quantitative modeling

Ability to lead advanced data mining, data engineering, and analytics of modernization efforts

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to interpret technical, legal, and scientific material relevant to patent examination and appeals

Technically oriented and personally proactive with extreme attention to detail

Ability to work effectively on independent projects as well as within team environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary

Knowledge of and skill in applying advanced statistical, quantitative, and data analysis methodologies to large or complex datasets, and translate analytical results into actionable recommendations or solutions for complex technical or organizational problems

Knowledge of patent law, patent practices, and procedures, with appreciable breadth of scientific technical, and business acumen with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical or analytical information - both orally and in writing to diverse technical and non-technical audiences