Job Description

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer ( and Certified Great Place to Work ( ASRC Federal is seeking a **Patent Analyst II** to support a government program located in Alexandria, VA. This position can be supported remotely, however, must be flexible to go onsite when necessary. **Incumbent capture only** **Education/Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree (degree in a relevant technology field strongly preferred). Education requirement may be waived by demonstration of practical experience in the field. + Minimum of 2 years' experience in electronic database searching. + Expertise in complex searching of scientific and technical literature using one or more major on-line commercial vendors (Dialog, STN, Questel, Lexis/Nexis, PE2E Search) + Expert knowledge of scientific and technical literature, reference tools, and on-line systems. + Experience in searching for scientific and technical literature in at least one technology area as identified in Task Order 1 - Electronic Information Center Support + Expertise in searching for literature and resources on the Internet + Knowledge of the U.S. patent system, examining procedures, foreign patent formats. + Ability to communicate orally and in writing. + Successfully complete a government background investigation. **Responsibilities:** + Performs detailed electrical, mechanical, computer or chemical technology-related literature searching in various online databases. + Analyzes search requests to determine requirements and strategy, develops and modifies complex search strategies to conduct searches of electronic resources. + Reviews and prepares search results for customer in specified formats. + Uses independent judgment in selecting from a wide variety of electronic databases. + Fluently uses search tools offered by a number of vendors as well as in house systems to develop complex search strategies and conduct the searches. + Responds to requests requiring difficult and comprehensive searches for information through the use of primary and secondary sources, both current and retrospective, ephemeral materials, and/or information not readily available in published form. + Identifies, examines, and evaluates major publications and tools in scientific and technical areas covered by the Electronic Information Center to which they are assigned. + Acts as a back-up for reference staff in provision of reference assistance. + May assist with provision of orientations and training to USPTO employees on use of information center resources. + May assist with special projects and with marketing efforts. We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law. **_EEO Statement_** _ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law._ **Job Details** **Job Family** **Administration** **Job Function** **Library Science** **Pay Type** **Salary**

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