Intellectual Property Technical Specialist – Regulatory Policy & Intel

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Intellectual Property Technical Specialist at HII Mission Technologies supporting NGA. Conducting patent assessments and drafting patent applications in advanced technologies.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Montana, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $91,631 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's in related field; 3 years relevant experience with Master's in related field; 0 years experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 9 years relevant experience.
US TS/SCI security clearance is required at hire (US citizenship required).
B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field.
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

computer architectureartificial intelligencemachine learningdeep learningcomputer visionsoftware engineeringpatent searchingpatent application draftingtechnical researchlegal analysis

Soft Skills

independent workwriting skillsanalytical skillscollaborationcommunication

Certifications

US TS/SCI security clearance