Contractor, ERP Functional Analyst

SpaceNews; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwire Space Enterprises in Goleta, CA seeks an experienced Contractor, ERP Functional Analyst to drive ERP continuity and improvements for Goleta operations. The role blends process insight with technical implementation and acts as the Business Readiness Owner for ERP across the site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ERP within SCM, MFG, and FIN modules (Deltek preferred), SDLC experience, and familiarity with SOX and US government contracting.

Qualifications

• ERP experience within SCM, MFG, and FIN modules (Deltek preferred).
• Experience with solution development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Experience working with large application implementation teams.
• Experience working in a US public company and familiarity with SOX and government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Be the Business Readiness Owner for ERP at Goleta.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of operational and business processes in ERP scope.
• Serve as local contact for user questions, training needs, reporting, and enhancements.
• Collaborate with ERP and Business Systems teams for site-wide initiatives and issues.
• Support SDLC activities: design, testing, data migration, go-live, and post go-live support.
• Create and maintain site policies and documents impacted by ERP changes.
• Champion integrated processes, data flows, and value creation.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

ERP systems experience

SDLC methodologies

Large implementation teams

SOX/compliance familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or relevant field

Tools

Deltek

Job description

Redwire’s Goleta facility is Made for the Mission, delivering advanced power generation technologies that enable spacecraft to operate reliably across every orbit and mission profile. With proprietary designs, deep technical expertise, and large-scale production capabilities, the team develops solar array solutions tailored to each customer’s size, power, and orbital needs. At the heart of these offerings is Redwire’s patented Roll-Out Solar Array (ROSA), an award‑winning system that uses composite booms and modular photovoltaic blankets to create compactly stowable, highly efficient solar arrays. These mission‑proven power systems have supported successful deployments across LEO, GEO, and deep space missions, including the ISS, NASA’s IXPE mission, and NASA’s DART mission.

Summary

Redwire Space Enterprises is seeking an experienced Contractor, ERP Functional Analyst to join the team in Goleta, CA. The ERP Functional Analyst role requires a combination of process and technical expertise skills to identify improvement opportunities and implement technical solutions in areas within and adjacent to the ERP application. The position holder will also act as a business readiness owner working across all functional areas to enable ERP continuity and improvements at our Goleta site.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Business Readiness Owner for ERP at Goleta.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of the operational and business processes at Goleta within ERP scope and beyond into adjacent application areas.
• Be a local point of contact for assisting users with ‘how to do’ questions, training needs, reporting needs, technical issues, and new enhancement ideas.
• Collaborate with the broader ERP and Business Systems teams to be the liaison for site‑wide issues, initiatives, and flow downs.
• Assist with all phases of the ERP solution development life cycle (SDLC), including design, testing, data migration, go‑live and post go‑live support.
• Create, update and maintain relevant site policies, procedures, forms and other controlled documents impacted by business process changes related to ERP.
• Be a champion for integrated processes, streamlined data flows and value creation.
• Deliver regular, comprehensive updates to senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure alignment and informed decision‑making.

Ideal Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a relevant field with a minimum of 5 or more years of experience. We are willing to consider related experience in lieu of degree.
• ERP experience within SCM, MFG, and FIN modules (ideally Deltek).
• Experience with solution development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Experience working with large application implementation teams.
• Experience working in a US public company and familiarity with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) and with US government contracting requirements.

Desired Skills

• Experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 requirements

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, you may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Range

$55.00 - $70.00/hr.

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.

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