Action Officer UAS & Autonomous Systems

Commonwealth Trading Partners•,

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

CTP is seeking a high-potential former military or DoD civilian to serve as an Action Officer for UAS and Autonomous Systems. This role operates as a force multiplier to senior leadership by translating strategic intent, relationships, and emerging opportunities into executable initiatives that drive growth in CTP’s UAS-enabled business. This is not a traditional staff role. You will sit at the center of deal flow, partnerships, and capability development to drive concepts from whiteboard to operational.

Requirements

Former U.S. military (O-1 to O-3, E-5 to E-7) or DoD civilian with relevant experience
Exposure to UAS, autonomous systems, ISR, or related mission sets
Demonstrated ability to operate in dynamic, ambiguous environments
Strong organizational and execution skills to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both operators and senior stakeholders
Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
U.S. citizenship required
Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships provided.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting UAS operations, testing, acquisition, or integration
Familiarity with DoD innovation ecosystem (Drone Dominance, DIU, AFWERX, SOFWERX, ONR, etc.)
Exposure to international or partner-nation operations
Experience supporting proposals, capture, or business development efforts
TS/SCI active clearance

Responsibilities

Translate leadership vision into actionable plans, pilots, and programs across UAS and autonomous systems
Break down opportunities into execution pathways (partners, tech, funding, timelines)
Track and drive actions to ensure forward momentum across multiple initiatives
Support development and deployment of UAS-enabled solutions (ISR, logistics, sensing, etc.)
Bridge operational needs with technical capabilities and partner offerings
Assist in shaping concepts of operation (CONOPS) and mission applications
Engage with DoD stakeholders, labs, primes, and emerging tech companies
Help convert relationships into pilots, partnerships, and revenue opportunities
Coordinate across CTP’s partner ecosystem to align capabilities to mission needs
Identify and qualify new opportunities aligned to UAS/autonomy
Support capture efforts, white papers, and rapid proposal development
Help structure and stand-up new lines of effort within the UAS portfolio
Serve as central action tracker across initiatives to ensure accountability and follow-through
Remove friction and accelerate decision-making across internal and external stakeholders
Help build lightweight processes and operating rhythms as the business scales