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USPTO · 4 hours ago

Chief Data Analytics Officer

Alexandria, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is seeking a visionary data and analytics executive to serve as the agency's foremost expert in advanced modeling, digital analytics, and data-driven decision making. In this high-impact role, you will drive enterprise-wide analytics strategy to empower the Patents Organization with the insights needed to deliver world-class service.

AssociationIntellectual PropertyLegal

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

Advanced statistical analysisData analysis methodologiesData miningPatent law knowledgeQuantitative modelingIndependent project workCommunicationAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

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

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

Preferred

Strongly preferred education level is a bachelor's degree or higher with a focus in scientific, or other technical related field

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Company

USPTO

For over 200 years, the basic role of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has remained the same: to promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective discoveries (Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution).

Founded in 1975