Action Officer UAS & Autonomous Systems

Commonwealth Trading Partners, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance

Life Insurance, AD&D

Telework

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Retirement plan

Job summary

Commonwealth Trading Partners, Inc. is looking for a high-potential former military or DoD civilian to serve as an Action Officer for UAS and Autonomous Systems. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills, translating strategic intent into actionable initiatives. Located in Northern Virginia/Washington DC, the position offers benefits including medical insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K retirement plan. Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Former U.S. military or DoD civilian with relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and execution skills to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage both operators and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate leadership vision into actionable plans across UAS.
• Support development of UAS-enabled solutions.
• Engage with DoD stakeholders and partner companies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to operate in dynamic environments

Education

Experience in UAS or related fields

Active Secret clearance

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Operationalizing Strategy

• 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

UAS & Autonomy Enablement

• 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

Ecosystem Integration

• 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

Business Growth Support

• 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

Execution & Program Support

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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. Preference will be given to candidates who hold TS/SCI active clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Location

Northern Virginia/Washington DC

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Life Insurance, AD&D
• Telework
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K Retirement plan

Compensation

Salary range based upon experience

Security Clearance

Active SECRET security clearance required; TS/SCI (or ability to obtain) is preferred

Other Requirements

• Supervisory Responsibility Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• Travel: International travel may be required and may include travel to fragile and/or conflict‑prone zones.
• Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorships provided.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

CTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer