Technical Writer

This position is located in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Office of the Commissioner for Patents, Deputy Commissioner for Patents, Office of Application Processing for Patents (OAPP), Office of Data Management (ODM). The Patents business unit examines applications and grants patents on inventions when applicants are entitled to them; publishes and disseminates patent information; records assignments of patents; and maintains search files of U.S. and foreign patents.

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. The individual selected for this position will... Serve as a technical writer responsible for researching, drafting, editing, formatting, and maintaining internal documentation related to patent data content and ODM operations. Draft, edit, and maintain data content bulletins, procedural notices, work instructions, reference guides, and related internal documentation. Gather, review, and verify information from subject matter experts, branch leadership, and operational staff to ensure written materials are accurate, current, and complete. Maintain version control, revision history, and distribution records for recurring bulletins and controlled documentation.