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At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram . Welcome to BWXT We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference. Position Overview BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is seeking an energetic, strategic, and highly skilled Director / Assistant General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance to help lead and elevate our enterprise-wide Ethics & Compliance program. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer, this senior leader will play a pivotal role in shaping, operating, and continuously strengthening BWXT’s compliance capabilities across a highly regulated, mission‑driven federal contracting environment. This is a high‑visibility opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of investigations, government expectations, and practical, business‑aligned compliance solutions. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in government investigations, enforcement, or regulatory oversight, particularly within federal contracting or in agencies such as DOJ, DOE, DOD, OIG, or similar national security and defense organizations. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and as an operational driver of an ethics and compliance program built to support a complex, technically sophisticated enterprise. Location Tysons Corner, VA Lynchburg, VA Charlotte, NC Tri-Cities / Eastern, TN Remote work may be available for candidates with a demonstrated record of excellence in federal investigations, compliance, or enforcement, and whose experience strongly aligns with both the required and preferred qualifications. Key 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 BWXT’s ethics and compliance investigation program, including intake, triage, planning, execution, findings, documentation, remediation, and appropriate escalation of significant matters. • Establish and promote consistent, objective, and well‑documented investigative practices in collaboration with Legal, HR, IT, Internal Audit, Security, and other internal stakeholders. • Personally lead and manage a docket of complex, sensitive investigations involving significant regulatory, operational, or reputational risk. • Oversee ethics and compliance training and communications, ensuring engaging, risk‑based programming that strengthens BWXT’s culture of integrity. • Develop, refine, and maintain compliance policies, controls, and procedures aligned with legal, regulatory, and government contracting requirements. • Strengthen BWXT’s compliance posture as a federal contractor through effective internal reporting, monitoring, controls, and timely remediation processes. • Support BWXT’s evaluation and handling of potential mandatory disclosures related to fraud, conflicts of interest, bribery or gratuities, overpayments, False Claims Act matters, and other areas governed by FAR and associated 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 leverage trends, investigation outcomes, employee concerns, and audit results to inform 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; recommend program enhancements as appropriate. • Support assessments and benchmarking of the Ethics & Compliance program against government guidance and recognized industry practices. Required Qualifications • Approximately 5 - 7 years of relevant professional experience in investigations, enforcement, oversight, ethics and compliance, or a closely related field. • Must be able 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 DOJ’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs. • Demonstrated expertise in investigative practices, including evidence gathering, interviewing, analysis, documentation, and findings development. • Strong understanding of corporate ethics and compliance program principles and expectations. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal and regulatory issues. • Proven judgment, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential matters. • Ability to build productive, trust‑based relationships with senior leaders, attorneys, investigators, and employees across a complex enterprise. Preferred Additional Qualifications • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. • Prior federal government experience in investigative, enforcement, oversight, or regulatory roles—preferably within agencies responsible for national security or government contracting (DOJ, DOE, DOD, FBI, OIG, etc.). • Experience investigating matters involving procurement fraud, False Claims Act risk, conflicts of interest, bribery or gratuities, labor charging, cost/pricing issues, significant overpayments, or other forms of 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. What We Offer: • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans. • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education. • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations. • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy. • Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career! Pay: $131,480 - $207,000 The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $131,480 and $207,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors. As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment. All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications. BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status. BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.

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BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is seeking an energetic, strategic, and highly skilled Director / Assistant General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance to help lead and elevate our enterprise-wide Ethics & Compliance program.
Tysons Corner, VA
Lynchburg, VA
Charlotte, NC
Tri-Cities / Eastern, TN
Serve as a strategic advisor and trusted deputy to the Chief Compliance Officer, taking ownership of high‑impact compliance matters and enterprise initiatives.
Lead BWXT’s ethics and compliance investigation program, including intake, triage, planning, execution, findings, documentation, remediation, and appropriate escalation of significant matters.
Establish and promote consistent, objective, and well‑documented investigative practices in collaboration with Legal, HR, IT, Internal Audit, Security, and other internal stakeholders.
Personally lead and manage a docket of complex, sensitive investigations involving significant regulatory, operational, or reputational risk.
Oversee ethics and compliance training and communications, ensuring engaging, risk‑based programming that strengthens BWXT’s culture of integrity.
Develop, refine, and maintain compliance policies, controls, and procedures aligned with legal, regulatory, and government contracting requirements.
Strengthen BWXT’s compliance posture as a federal contractor through effective internal reporting, monitoring, controls, and timely remediation processes.
Partner with business and functional leaders to identify emerging compliance risks and develop practical, risk‑based mitigation strategies.
Support periodic compliance risk assessments and leverage trends, investigation outcomes, employee concerns, and audit results to inform 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; recommend program enhancements as appropriate.
Support assessments and benchmarking of the Ethics & Compliance program against government guidance and recognized industry practices.
Approximately 5 - 7 years of relevant professional experience in investigations, enforcement, oversight, ethics and compliance, or a closely related field.
Must be able 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 DOJ’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs.

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