Administrative Officer

Job Title

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 calendar year.

Location

This position is located in the immediate Office of the Under Secretary (O/US) for Intellectual Property and Director, U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO).

Role and Responsibilities

The role of the incumbent is that of an advisor on policy and operational issues and related matters of confidential and an administrative support nature. This rewarding opportunity is the ideal next career step for you if:

• You are passionate about planning, organizing and providing direction in line with the office's goals; working with senior executives to obtain buy-in for overall plans and operational decisions.
• You are eager to interact, negotiate, communicate, and maintain effective working relationships with top management, plus all levels of external liaisons and groups to gain cooperation, support and acceptance of issues, initiatives, or other matters.
• You are excited to serve as the budget officer for the Office of the Under Secretary.
• You are able to manage and direct the full range of administrative activities for the division including budget, human resources, automation, space management, property management, and records management.
• You are motivated to plan work to be accomplished; set priorities, assign duties and responsibilities as appropriate, and modify assignments to meet the Office's changing needs.