Senior Contracts Manager

Long Wave Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

90d•Onsite

About The Position

Long Wave Inc. (LWI) is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support multiple divisions and lead contract management activities across defense programs. The role oversees the full contract lifecycle, including proposal development, negotiation, administration, compliance, and risk management. The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of CFR, FAR, and DFARS, strong leadership capabilities, and experience guiding teams supporting complex U.S. Government and international defense contracts. The position exercises appropriate signature authority and leads contract functions across business units and programs. It works collaboratively with Legal and other functions to support successful outcomes, maintain regulatory compliance, and manage contractual risk. The employee works in an office environment, is required to work on-site in Oklahoma City, and may travel up to 30%. The standard schedule is 9/80: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Contract Management, Law, or a related field.
At least 10 years of experience in U.S. Government contract management, including 3 or more years in a senior leadership role.
Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and contract types including CPFF, FFP, T&M, and OTA.
Proven ability to manage complex negotiations and contractual risk.
Experience managing contracts valued at over $100 million in support of DoD or federal programs.
Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
U.S. citizenship required.
Must work on-site in Oklahoma City.
Active DoD security clearance preferred; an active Secret or Top-Secret clearance is preferred, or the ability to obtain one.
No visa support or C2C.

Nice To Haves

Experience with international contracts or Foreign Military Sales.
NCMA certification such as CPCM or CFCM.
Background supporting proposals and competitive capture efforts.
Familiarity with ERP systems and contract lifecycle management tools.
Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Exercise appropriate signature authority and lead or participate in negotiating and contracting for aerospace products, services, technologies, financing, and intellectual property licensing in support of company strategies.
Provide strategic leadership and direction for contract functions across business units and programs.
Apply contract law principles collaboratively and receive guidance from legal counsel to achieve successful outcomes.
Lead the preparation, review, and negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal policies, procedures, and controls to ensure ongoing compliance with CFR requirements.
Collaborate with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, Legal, and Engineering during proposal and execution phases.
Represent the Contracts function in internal and external meetings, including customer discussions and program reviews.
Oversee contract workflows and documentation to support timely approvals and audit readiness.
Stay current on federal acquisition regulations and industry best practices to guide business decisions.
Lead and develop a high-performing team that emphasizes accountability, responsiveness, and integrity.