Senior Contracts Manager

Long Wave Inc.•Oklahoma City, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Long Wave Inc. (LWI) is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support multiple divisions within the LWI Team. This position will lead contract management activities across our defense programs. This role will oversee the full contract lifecycle including proposal development, negotiation, administration, compliance, and risk management. The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of CFR, FAR, and DFARS, strong leadership capabilities, and experience guiding teams that support complex U.S. Government and international defense contracts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Contract Management, Law, or 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
Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one
US Citizenship Required
NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C
On-site in OKC Required

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

Responsibilities

Exercises appropriate signature authority, leads, and participates in negotiating and contracting for aerospace products, services, technologies, financing and the licensing of intellectual property to support company strategies
Provide strategic leadership and direction for all contract functions across business units and programs
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