Supervisory Patent Classifier

This vacancy announcement has been extended. Applicants who previously applied do not need to reapply. 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. As Director of CSD, you will lead classification systems, programs, and teams that support patent examination across evolving technologies. You can expect to perform the following duties: Lead the development and modernization of U.S. and international patent classification systems, ensuring they effectively support patent examination across complex and evolving technologies. Serve as a senior technical and policy authority, providing expert guidance on classification standards, systems, and search meth