Knowledge Manager (Knowledge Management Analyst, Senior)
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Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Redwire's mission is to pioneer next-generation space and defense technologies that empower scientific discovery, advance global industries, and strengthen security – transforming how humanity explores, connects, and protects – from the skies above to the stars beyond.
Redwire Space Inc. is seeking a Knowledge Manager to strengthen and mature the enterprise knowledge architecture that supports operational excellence across the organization.
This role will lead the structured organization of documentation, improve SharePoint usability and consistency, and drive alignment across business units regarding how information is categorized, maintained, and accessed.
Taxonomy and classification structures currently exist across multiple platforms and functions. This role will partner closely with IT and functional leaders to assess existing structures, identify inconsistencies, and recommend practical improvements that enhance cohesion across systems and repositories.
The Knowledge Manager will play a central role in creating and reinforcing documentation standards, improving discoverability, and promoting disciplined information management practices across the enterprise.
This is an onsite position based in Chantilly, Virginia.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with IT and functional leaders to assess existing taxonomy, metadata labeling practices, and content structures across enterprise platforms, recommending improvements that increase alignment and clarity.
- Support enterprise data labeling and metadata consistency efforts by reinforcing established standards and promoting disciplined classification practices within documentation repositories.
- Proactively drive the strategic enhancement and optimization of SharePoint architecture, including refining site structure, document libraries, navigation, and search functionality. Partner with IT to ensure scalability, governance alignment, and positive user experience.
- Strengthen enterprise documentation practices by improving organization, version control, and lifecycle management processes.
- Collaborate with the Vice President of Operational Excellence to refine the corporate policy and procedure framework, improving clarity, accessibility, and usability.
- Reduce duplication and fragmentation by establishing and maintaining authoritative content repositories.
- Partner with subject matter experts across functional areas to organize and structure critical documentation.
- Promote adoption of standardized documentation and information management practices across business segments
Ideal Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Management, Data Management, Business Administration, Systems Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in knowledge management, information architecture, enterprise documentation governance, or content management.
- Demonstrated experience improving SharePoint structure and usability.
- Experience collaborating with IT on taxonomy alignment, metadata practices, or enterprise information architecture initiatives.
- Experience working within structured governance environments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive standardization across distributed or multi-site organizations.
- Strong understanding of document lifecycle management and access controls.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, engineering, or other regulated industries preferred.
- U.S. Citizenship required. Ability to obtain a security clearance may be required.
Desired Skills
- Enterprise mindset and strong systems thinking
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with an ability to influence without direct authority
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent written communication and documentation skills
- Excellent change management and leadership skills
- High standard for confidentiality and information integrity
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
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