Senior Contracts Manager

Long Wave Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

9/80 schedule

Job summary

Long Wave Inc. seeks a Senior Contracts Manager to lead contract management across defense programs, guiding proposals, negotiations, administration, and risk management.

The role requires strong knowledge of CFR, FAR, and DFARS, plus leadership to coordinate cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments. This on-site position in Oklahoma City requires experience handling DoD or federal contracts valued at significant sums, with a preference for security clearances and international

Qualifications

• 10+ years U.S. Government contract management experience, including senior leadership exposure.
• Extensive knowledge of CFR, FAR, and DFARS.
• Ability to lead negotiations and manage complex contracts and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management across defense programs from proposal to closeout.
• Negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and teaming agreements.
• Ensure CFR compliance and implement internal controls and policies.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/Contract Management/Law

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

***Active DoD Security Clearance Preferred***

***US Citizenship Required***

***NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C***

***On-site in OKC Required***

Primary Function:

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.

Essential 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
• Demonstrated experience in applying contract law principles, with a willingness to work 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

Work Conditions:

Employee will be working within an office environment. Employee may be expected to travel up to 30%.

Job Requirements:

Minimum 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

Preferred Requirements:

• 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

Position Benefits:

As a full-time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability