** This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to starting **

** A $25,000 recruitment bonus may be authorized for new federal employees in alignment with federal regulations and a signed 1-year service agreement. **

Are you an experienced IT professional with executive-level experience looking to drive transformative technology initiatives while leading at the highest levels of government? Take the leap and apply to become the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)'s next Chief Information Officer (CIO). The CIO acts as the principal advisor to the Under Secretary for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO and drives the strategic use of information technology to transform business operations, enhance efficiency, and strengthen mission delivery.

Duties

As the CIO, you will:

Provide visionary leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, security, and modernization of USPTO's information systems and data assets.
Ensure that cutting-edge technology and cybersecurity excellence empower the agency's mission to foster innovation and protect intellectual property worldwide.
Lead and inspire an IT workforce, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence.
Champion the adoption and integration of emerging technologies - including artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
Direct the agency's cloud and infrastructure strategy, including hybrid and multi-cloud environments, to ensure scalable, secure, and resilient digital capabilities.

>>If you feel inspired and up to the challenge, APPLY NOW on USAJOBS by 12/14/2025

>> LEARN MORE about the USPTO's comprehensive work-life balance package and benefits

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs), listed below in your resume. NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed and will be disqualified.

TQs:

Demonstrated leadership ability and expert knowledge to lead strategic and tactical enterprise-wide information technology operations, programs, products, and projects across a large, multifunctional technical organization which includes a blended workforce consisting of employees and contractors/vendors.
Expert knowledge of and demonstrated experience in state-of-the-art information processing, solution architecture/design/engineering, data center operations, cloud infrastructure and services, information security, distributed digital voice and data networks, service desk operations, collaboration tools, and mobile computing.

ECQs: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding; Driving efficiency; Merit and compliance; Leading people; Achieving results

If your two-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and PTQs, you will not receive further consideration for the position. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review current information regarding ECQ. For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page.

More information on the TQs and ECQs can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Conditions of Employment

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals. If selected, you will be required to pass a background investigation.

The full list of conditions and qualifications can be found on the USAJOBS posting.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

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