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Cover Letter Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter for employment consideration with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. However, a cover letter is recommended. Applicants will have the option to attach a cover letter in the Qualifications - Attachments step of the online application. Pay Band, Salary Range - Ext 2024 DC Salary Chart (Step 10 Max): Band 5 $163,964 - $191,900

2024 St. Louis Salary Chart (Step 10 Max) :Band 5 $147,194 - $191,34 8Permanent Change in Statio nPERMANENT CHANGE IN STATION: PCS expenses are not authorized .NGA Marketing Messag eThe National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is the world leader in Geospatial Intelligence. We analyze imagery and data from many sources and incorporate it into visual displays of essential information for use in national defense, homeland security and safety of navigation. The extraordinary talents and skills of our teams of analysts and other professionals are vital to our success as the worldwide provider of GEOINT .Know the World, Show the Way...from Seabed to Space !Additional Informatio nADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Duties :1. Serves as authority on invention disclosures ensuring that legal position/rights of the Agency, inventors, and contractors are clearly defined ;2. Reviews and coordinates the disposition of administrative claims for infringement of patents or copyrights ;3. Coordinates with and supports the Department of Justice in litigation of patent or copyright infringement claims brought in federal court ;4. Advises senior leaders on probable outcomes of pending legal actions, and documents justification selected course of action; represents NGA during legal proceedings and evaluate the outcomes for future planning ;5. Develops and executes legal strategies consistent with NGA mission ;6. Interprets applicable laws, and provides expert, authoritative legal advice and trains the workforce ;7. Oversees implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of contractor and government program deficiencies; an d8. Performs other duties as assigned by the General Counsel .Qualifications Mandator yMANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement’s mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement

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1. Demonstrated proficiency writing patent applications and practicing before the United States Patent and Trademark Offic e.2. Demonstrated experience in the legal, scientific, and technical work concerning patents, trademarks, and other intellectual property as described in this position announcemen t.3. Demonstrated experience providing timely, accurate, and practical legal advice to help clients meet organizational objectives while remaining compliant with applicable la w.4. Demonstrated experience collaborating with clients and colleagues to enable effective and proactive resolution of legal matter s.5. Superior legal research and analytical skills developed in either private practice or government service; a demonstrated ability to evaluate pertinent facts; research, analyze, and apply laws, rules, and regulations; and execute legal strategie s.6. Demonstrated experience navigating ambiguity by adapting to new demands or information and handling situations with multiple variables or unknowns, especially in situations where there is little judicial precedent or case la

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Juris Doctorate degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must be a member in good standing of a bar of a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Ri co.Qualifications Desira bleDESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desir

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1. Prior experience writing and prosecuting software patents, particularly those related to computer vision, artificial intelligence, or machine learn ing.2. Prior experience providing legal advice and counsel on all aspects of intellectual property law.3. Prior experience advising private sector executives, federal senior executives, and/or military commanders regarding law and policy related to intellectual property, including statutory and other authorit ies.Special Info Exte rnalAs a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standa

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- U.S. Citizenship Req uired- Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Informa tion)- Polygraph Test Req uired- Position Subject to Drug Te sting- Two Year Probationary P eriod- Direct Deposit Req uiredApplicant Evaluation Pr ocessAPPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants will be evaluated for this job opportunity in three st

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1. All applicants will be evaluated using the Mandatory Qualification Cri teria,2) Qualified applicants will then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using a combination of qualification criteria to determine the best-qualified candi dates,3) Best-qualified applicants may then be further evaluated through an interview pr

ocess.
Military retiree applicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180-day appointment restrictions of DODI 1402.01. HD personnel will provide additional information if appl

icable.

All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual ori

entation.
NGA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at recruitment@nga.mil. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-c

ase basis.
Disabled applicants are encouraged to apply directly to external job announcements in addition to the Resume Repository. NGA reserves the right to direct hire Disabled Veterans with 30%+ Comp in alignment with the NGA Hiring Strategy. By selecting this option on the application form and applying to the NGA Resume Repository, you may be considered for future direct hire against critical mission vacancies. Participation does not guarantee employme nt.BenefitsPay is only part of the compensation you will earn working for the Federal Government. We offer a broad array of benefits programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and y

our family.
For more information on the array of benefits programs, please visit https://www.nga.mil/careers/Benefits_&am

p;_Pay.html.