Director / Assistant General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance

BWXT • Remote, VA

6d • $131,480 - $207,000

About The Position

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is seeking a strategic and experienced Director / Assistant General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance to help lead and strengthen its enterprise-wide Ethics & Compliance program. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, this senior leader will shape and operate compliance capabilities across a highly regulated federal contracting environment, serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, and lead practical, business-aligned compliance initiatives. The role has a particular focus on investigations, government expectations, and supporting a complex, technically sophisticated enterprise.

The position may be based in Tysons Corner, Virginia; Lynchburg, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; or the Tri-Cities / Eastern Tennessee area. Remote work may be available for candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in federal investigations, compliance, or enforcement whose experience strongly aligns with the qualifications.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance and may need to meet applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified or sensitive information. Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. The role is subject to applicable company health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Approximately 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in investigations, enforcement, oversight, ethics and compliance, or a closely related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance.
• Experience working for, advising, or investigating federal contractors, ideally in defense, nuclear, aerospace, energy, or similarly regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of the DOJ’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.
• Expertise in investigative practices, including evidence gathering, interviewing, analysis, documentation, and development of findings.
• Strong understanding of corporate ethics and compliance program principles and expectations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to build productive, trust-based relationships with senior leaders, attorneys, investigators, and employees across a complex enterprise.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment check and drug screening.
• Adherence to applicable company health and safety requirements within the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Prior federal government experience in investigative, enforcement, oversight, or regulatory roles, preferably at agencies responsible for national security or government contracting, such as DOJ, DOE, DOD, FBI, or OIG.
• Experience investigating procurement fraud, False Claims Act risk, conflicts of interest, bribery or gratuities, labor charging, cost/pricing issues, significant overpayments, or other government contracting misconduct.
• Experience evaluating or advising on mandatory disclosures to federal agencies or contracting officers.
• Working knowledge of U.S. export control laws and regulations, including EAR, ITAR, DOE 810, and NRC 110.
• For remote work consideration, a demonstrated record of excellence in federal investigations, compliance, or enforcement and experience strongly aligned with the required and preferred qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted deputy to the Chief Compliance Officer, taking ownership of high-impact compliance matters and enterprise initiatives.
• Lead the ethics and compliance investigation program, including intake, triage, planning, execution, findings, documentation, remediation, and appropriate escalation.
• Establish and promote consistent, objective, well-documented investigative practices with Legal, HR, IT, Internal Audit, Security, and other stakeholders.
• Personally lead and manage complex, sensitive investigations involving significant regulatory, operational, or reputational risk.
• Oversee ethics and compliance training and communications, ensuring engaging, risk-based programming that strengthens the culture of integrity.
• Develop, refine, and maintain compliance policies, controls, and procedures aligned with legal, regulatory, and government contracting requirements.
• Strengthen compliance as a federal contractor through effective internal reporting, monitoring, controls, and timely remediation processes.
• Support evaluation and handling of potential mandatory disclosures related to fraud, conflicts of interest, bribery or gratuities, overpayments, False Claims Act matters, and other applicable requirements.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to identify emerging compliance risks and develop practical, risk-based mitigation strategies.
• Support periodic compliance risk assessments and use trends, investigation outcomes, employee concerns, and audit results to drive continuous program improvement.
• Develop and track compliance metrics and KPIs to assess program effectiveness and support reporting to senior leadership and the Board.
• Monitor evolving laws, regulations, enforcement priorities, and government expectations affecting federal contractors, and recommend program enhancements.
• Support assessments and benchmarking of the Ethics & Compliance program against government guidance and recognized industry practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between generations.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on the future of energy.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.
• Potential annual cash incentive in addition to medical, retirement, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed