Intellectual Property Technical Specialist; Regulatory Policy & Intel

Position Summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries:
Mission Technologies Division is seeking an Intellectual Property (IP) Technical Specialist to support our work with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency at its offices in St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA. The role requires on‑site work at the selected location and cannot be performed remotely.

• Conduct patent searches to assess novelty and patentability of computer architecture, artificial intelligence, and other computer science and engineering inventions.
• Interview inventors to gather all required aspects of technologies submitted for ORTA patenting recommendations.
• Collaborate with inventors and the Office of General Counsel to develop and execute patent prosecution strategies.
• Prepare patent applications, including drafting specifications, drawings, and claims, ensuring technical accuracy.
• Provide technical and legal research and analysis to support NGA submissions pending before the USPTO.
• Assist with preparing responses to USPTO actions and docket management.
• Maintain procedures for classification and record‑keeping of patent documentation.
• Interpret and enforce all documentation formatting, standards, policies, and operating procedure requirements.

• 5 years relevant experience with a B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field; or 3 years with an M.S.; or 0 years with a Ph.D.; or high school diploma with 9 years experience.
• U.S. TS/SCI security clearance required at hire (U.S. citizenship required).
• Demonstrated technical expertise in computer architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, software engineering, or programming.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Superior writing and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of U.S. patent law, Manual of Patent Examining Procedure, and USPTO regulations.

• Located near St. Louis, MO or Springfield, VA.
• USPTO registration.
• Publications in technical journals or white papers in relevant fields.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with minimal supervision.

• Requires working in an office setting.

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) savings plan and financial planning tools.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and early‑childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Relevant inquiries will be responded to from this email address. You may also call (press #3 for HII Mission Technologies) for assistance.