Long Wave Inc. · 4 hours ago
Senior Contract Manager
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLong Wave Inc. is seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Contracts Manager to support multiple divisions within the LWI Team. This role will oversee the full contract lifecycle including proposal development, negotiation, administration, compliance, and risk management, specifically for U.S. Government and international defense contracts.
Telecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Security Clearance Strongly Preferred
US Citizenship Required
NO VISA SUPPORT or C2C
On-Site in OKC Required
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
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Long Wave Inc.
Long Wave is a defense & space company providing communications analysis and engineering services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chris Lozano
Chief Marketing Officer
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