Action Officer UAS & Autonomous Systems

Overview

CTP is a privately held small business based in Herndon, VA. We provide program management services for government and private clients and deliver technical assistance programs in over 80 countries around the world. CTP provides specific solutions or full lifecycle support, including course and curriculum design, expert instruction, logistics support, monitoring & evaluations, knowledge management, strategic planning, program management, and staffing services. Operating at the intersection of technology, telecommunications, and operational capability, we build and integrate mission-ready solutions by bridging cutting-edge capacity with real-world deployment for U.S. Government and partner nations.

Responsibilities

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

• 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

• 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.

• 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