Contract, Total Rewards Consultant

Are you made for the mission?We're looking for people with a mindset and the heart to take on something bigger than themselves. People who are curious, driven, and ready to be part of work that moves the world forward, every single day.
At Redwire, you don't just build, solve, or create. You protect lives, expand possibilities, and shape the future in real ways. Redwire is a place for those who want their work to mean something, for those who want to grow, to push the boundaries further, and to be surrounded by others who feel the same. Summary:
Redwire Space, Inc., is seeking an experienced Contract, Total Rewards Consultant for a period of up to 6 months, with the possibility of conversion. This position is considered remote with preferred availability for Eastern or Central Time working hours; occasional travel to Jacksonville, FL, Chantilly, VA, or other Redwire sites may be required to support enterprise-wide integration and transformation efforts ensuring competitiveness, alignment, scalability, and operational excellence across the enterprise. The contractor will play a key role in harmonizing compensation, benefits, and rewards programs across multiple legacy organizations, supporting the design and implementation of scalable processes, and helping build a futurestate Total Rewards function aligned with Redwire's strategic goals. Responsibilities:

• Support end-to-end integration of compensation, health & welfare, retirement, and related Total Rewards programs.
• Assist in the design and rollout of Total Rewards transformation initiatives, including process redesign, program modernization, and technology enablement.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and benchmarking to inform compensation and benefits recommendations.
• Develop and refine tools, templates, and documentation to support consistent and scalable Total Rewards operations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to support job mapping, offer review, and compensation guidance during transition periods.
• Provide analytical support including modeling, pay structure updates, cost analysis, and scenario planning.
• Assist in harmonizing health & welfare plans, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental programs, ensuring alignment with Redwire policies, compliance requirements, and cost structures.
• Support brokers, carriers, and thirdparty administrators to implement plan updates, manage timelines, and ensure a smooth migration experience for employees.
• Liaise with communications partner to develop process materials, FAQs, and manager guidance to support employees throughout compensation and benefits programs.
• Support compliance and audit readiness across all integrated benefits programs, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and controlled industry requirements applicable to space/defense operations.
• Provide project management support across multiple integration and transformation workstreams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Ideal Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, HR Consulting, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience supporting M&A integration, organizational transformation, or large-scale Total Rewards projects.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Experience within aerospace, defense, engineering, or other hightech environments.
• Prior experience designing or implementing job architecture frameworks.
• Familiarity with incentive plan design and analysis.
• Some occasional travel is required.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems
• Consulting or contracting background.
• Ability to interpret and tell the story behind data in a clear, business-focused way.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

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. Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 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. 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