Sr. Manager, Space Marketing & Communications (Marketing and Communications, Sr.Lead)

Bring your passion for space! Redwire is accelerating humanity's expansion into space by delivering reliable, economical and sustainable infrastructure for future generations. Join our team of innovators and get a chance to work alongside a team of talented, curious people that are passionate about designing and deploying solutions that are accelerating humanity's expansion into space. Position Summary Redwire is seeking an experienced, highly accountable Sr. Manager of Space Marketing and Communications to lead, develop, and execute the marketing strategy for the company's Space business. This individual will serve as the primary Marketing and Communications partner to the Space business president and leadership team, translating business priorities into focused strategies and integrated campaign activities that support growth, strengthen customer relationships, and elevate Redwire's position across the global space industry. The Sr. Manager will own the development, prioritization, execution, and measurement of the Space marketing plan. This requires more than developing ideas or providing strategic recommendations. The Sr. Manager must turn priorities into actionable plans, establish clear owners and deadlines, coordinate contributors across a matrixed organization, anticipate risks, and drive work through completion. The successful candidate will combine strong strategic judgment with exceptional execution discipline. They will be highly detail-oriented, responsive, organized, and comfortable operating with urgency in a fast-moving environment. They must anticipate the needs of senior leaders, communicate progress and risks clearly, exercise sound judgment, and deliver accurate, high-quality work with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will also bring a strong understanding of B2B and B2G marketing within the space, aerospace, or defense sectors. They will collaborate closely with Business Development, Program Management, Product Management, Engineering, Government Relations, Investor Relations, and the broader Marketing and Communications organization to advance Redwire's civil, commercial, national security, and international space priorities. This opportunity can be Remote; however, we have a strong preference for Florida, Washington DC Metro area, or Colorado Key Responsibilities Strategic Business Partnership: Serve as the primary Marketing and Communications partner to the Space business president and leadership team, providing strategic counsel and owning annual and quarterly marketing plans aligned with business priorities. Integrated Marketing and Positioning: Develop and execute integrated B2B and B2G campaigns that support growth, product and program priorities, customer engagement, and Redwire's positioning across civil, commercial, national security, and international markets. Execution and Accountability: Translate priorities into actionable plans with clear objectives, owners, deadlines, and performance measures. Anticipate dependencies, surface risks early, and drive work through completion. Cross-Functional Leadership: Align and coordinate stakeholders across Business Development, Program Management, Product Management, Engineering, Government Relations, Investor Relations, and Marketing and Communications. Messaging and Executive Communications: Partner with the content development team and subject matter experts to develop accurate, compelling campaign materials, announcements, presentations, executive remarks, digital content, and thought leadership. Industry Engagement: Build relationships with media, industry associations, conference organizers, and other external stakeholders to secure high-value visibility, partnership, and leadership opportunities. Measurement and Optimization: Track campaign performance, report results to business and Marketing leadership, and apply insights to improve strategy, messaging, and resource allocation. Ideal Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in marketing, communications, public affairs, or a related discipline, including significant experience within space, aerospace, defense, or another complex technology sector. Demonstrated success serving as the primary marketing partner to a president, general manager, business unit leader, or comparable senior executive. Proven ability to independently develop a marketing strategy, translate it into a detailed operating plan, and lead execution across multiple teams and channels. Substantial experience developing integrated B2B and B2G campaigns for government, commercial, and industry audiences. Strong understanding of the space ecosystem, including major government agencies, acquisition environments, commercial markets, industry stakeholders, policy considerations, and competitive dynamics. Exceptional attention to detail, with a record of producing accurate, polished work and maintaining quality across multiple concurrent priorities. Demonstrated responsiveness, urgency, and follow-through, including the ability to anticipate needs, identify potential obstacles, communicate risks early, and close the loop on commitments. Advanced project management and organizational skills, with the ability to establish priorities, manage interdependencies, and deliver on time with minimal oversight. Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, and presentation skills, including the ability to translate highly technical information for customer, executive, policy, investor, and general industry audiences. Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Salary Range $140,000 - $180,000 per year (Salary may be realigned based on the location) How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. Equal Opportunity Employer Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. Export Regulations To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here This position may require access to information, materials, or technology subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). To comply with these regulations, applicants may be asked to provide documentation to verify their status as a “U.S. person” as defined under the ITAR and EAR, or their eligibility to obtain any required U.S. Government export authorization. Redwire complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act, and does not discriminate on the basis of citizenship status or national origin except as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr