PROFESSOR OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (INTERMITTENT)

This PROFESSOR OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (INTERMITTENT) position is with Warfighting Acquisition University (Department of Defense) in Phoenix, AZ. This position is covered under the Federal Excepted Service under Title 10 United States Code, Section 1746 and Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations Schedule A, Section 213.3106(h) Maximum of a 1,040 hours in a 12 month period Key duties: • Conveys knowledge and experience in Intellectual Property (IP) and Data Rights (IPDR) which includes current Federal IP policy and regulations needed by the acquisition workforce to make critical decisions dealing with the acquiring and management of IPDR. Topics include but are not limited to the following: - Definitions and appropriate uses of intellectual property and data rights, data management, data markings and data protection and storage, both commercial and noncommercial, as they relate to the Government and the acquisition process. - Development of an acquisition program IP strategy that includes pre and post award strategy and management throughout the life of the program. - Methods, tools and processes to manage the technical data from development of a weapon system to sustainment. - Non-FAR based contractual mechanisms (e.g. Other Transaction Authority) and emerging technologies (e.g. additive manufacturing) as well as best practices when considering IP and Data Rights issues. - IP valuations during the Acquisition Life Cycle, common methodologies for valuing IP, and the importance of IP valuation and licensing rights in developing an IP Strategy. - Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Please reference the Education section of this announcement to review the WarU Faculty Pay Band Minimum Education and Specialized Experience Requirements. To qualify for this position at a respective band/grade level, you must demonstrate in your resume/application that you possess the minimum required years of specialized experience equivalent to one band/grade-level lower (or equivalent) to include having specialized experience directly relating to the specific duties of the position, and demonstrate that you have the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully. Specialized experience is defined as: - Demonstrated experience in the development, application and management of Intellectual Property and Data Rights (IPDR) within the realm of the acquisition process. - Experience and application of the legal and policy aspects of IPDR relative to Government contracting and the acquisition process. - A Juris Doctorate degree is highly desired, however the candidate will not represent the government in any legal capacity. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Demonstrated experience in the development, application and management of Intellectual Property and Data Rights (IPDR) within the realm of the acquisition process. Experience and application of the legal and policy aspects of IPDR relative to Government contracting and the acquisition process. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): You must be well qualified for the position to receive special selection priority under the ICTAP. A qualified ICTAP eligible achieving a score of 90 or above will be considered well qualified. You must submit a Separation-Reduction in Force (RIF) SF-50; a RIF Notice showing separation within the past year (or declining a management directed reassignment outside the commuting area, or a Termination of Disability Notice from OPM) and most recent performance appraisal. For more information, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: Military Spouse Preference applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for Military Spouse Preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.