Summary The position of Senior Advisor, Intellectual Property reports to the Director, Acquisition Policy and Innovation, within the Office of the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy. The Senior Advisor, Intellectual Property is responsible for the policy of Intellectual Property across the Department of Defense. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the developing, refining and interpreting policy and implementation of acquisition and licensing of Intellectual Property (IP) across the Department of Defense, working closely with the other Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Component staff, senior DoD leadership to advise on the execution of IP laws, regulations and polices to include implementation across the DoD enterprise, as directed in section 2322 of title 10 U.S. Code. Formulates and oversees the development, review, and implementation of IP laws, regulations, and policies; and supports program managers to develop program IP strategies, leading customer engagement activities, communication with acquisition and sustainment professionals throughout the Department and the Defense Industrial Base, legal counsel, and staff at collaborating organizations and companies. Oversees the development of technical advice in the areas of IP, which includes system architecture (e.g. open architecture, etc.) IP re-use, data repositories, COTS, business process re-engineering, as well as analysis and assessment of the impact of congressional legislation impacting business transformation and the acquisition process. Leads preparation and review of correspondence and requests concerning assigned programs and activities directed to the Secretary of Defense, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Sustainment), the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Acquisition) and the Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per technical qualification, and must include your name. 1. Demonstrated expert knowledge of, and extensive experience in, system acquisition and/or program management. 2. Demonstrated experience in intellectual property matters, preferably within both the Federal Government and industry. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the development of requirements for upgrade and sustainment and licensing of Intellectual Property and technical data rights; including delivery requirements, structuring, drafting, revising, and negotiating a wide variety of agreements related to intellectual property and technology including software and intellectual property license agreements, research and development agreements, and strategic alliance agreements. Time in grade is not required for Senior Level (SL) position. All qualifications and education (if applicable) must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience. Additional Information Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 02/21/2025 If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. 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