Intellectual Property (IP) Technical Specialist

Security Clearance: TS/SCI

Location: NGA St. Louis, Missouri OR NGA Springfield, Virginia

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Salary Range*: $125,000-175,000

• This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position specific requirements which may impact salary

Position Overview:

The Amatriot Group?is currently seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Technical Specialist ?to support our work with the?National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Our ideal candidate is a subject matter expert with experience in computer architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, software engineering, and other computer science and computer engineering fields who can assess inventions in these fields for patentability. The Intellectual Property (IP) Technical Specialist will?support the NGA Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC) with patent assessments, preparation of patent applications related to inventions, and drafting responses to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) actions. This position will be performed at NGA offices at either St Louis, MO, or Springfield, VA. Remote work capabilities are authorized on an as-needed basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts patent searches to assess the novelty and patentability of computer architecture, artificial intelligence, and other computer science and computer engineering inventions.

• Conducts interviews with inventors to capture all required aspects of technologies submitted for the ORTA to make patenting recommendations.

• Collaborate with inventors and OGC to develop patent prosecution strategy.

• Works closely with OGC to prepare patent applications, including drafting specifications, drawings, and claims, and ensures technical accuracy of the subject matter in the patent applications.

• Provides technical and legal research and analysis to assist OGC in support of NGA submissions pending before the USPTO.

• Assists OGC with preparing responses to USPTO actions and docket management.

• Ensures procedures are in place to classify and maintain records.?

• Interprets and enforces all documentation formatting, standards, policies, and operating procedure requirements?

Qualifications:

Education:

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.

Experience:

• US TS/SCI security clearance (required).
• Demonstrated technical expertise in one or more of the following: computer architecture, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, software engineering, programming, etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Demonstrated ability of superior writing and analytical skills
• Knowledge of the Patent Laws, Manual of Patent Examining Procedure and USPTO regulations
• 5 years experience related to job responsibilities listed above with Bachelors in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 0 years experience with PhD in related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates located near NGA offices in either St Louis, MO, or Springfield, VA.
• USPTO registration preferred.
• Submissions to technical journals and authoring White Papers in the computer science, engineering or related fields.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turn-around times and with minimal supervision.