Senior Manager, Ethics & Business Conduct and Compliance (Mgr Employee Relations
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Senior Manager, Ethics & Business Conduct and Compliance (Mgr Employee Relations 3) - 26838
Location:
Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States
Requisition Number: 26838
Required Travel:
0 - 10%
Employment Type:
Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:
$138,221.00-$175,000.00
Security Clearance:
None
Level of Experience:
Management
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The
Senior Manager, Ethics & Business Conduct and Compliance Manager
leads the company's Ethics and Business Conduct Program and HR-related compliance activities. This position will be located in our Fairfax, VA office. Serving as the primary Business Conduct Officer for the division, this role represents the organization on all ethics, compliance, and conduct-related matters while managing a team of investigators who handle employee concerns raised through multiple channels, including employee reports, Human Resources, and the company's ethics hotline system. This leader drives a culture of responsible conduct, accountability, and trust through strong partnerships across HR, Legal, Security, Quality, and HII corporate.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and continuously enhance the Ethics and Business Conduct Program to ensure alignment with company values, legal requirements, and business needs
Serve as the designated Business Conduct Officer, acting as primary liaison to corporate, and participate in the division Ethics & Compliance Council
Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of ethics and compliance investigators, strengthening their investigative skills, judgment, and stakeholder partnerships
Promote a culture of ethical decision-making, integrity, and responsible conduct across all organizational levels
Investigations Management
Oversee investigations involving misconduct, policy violations, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns
Ensure consistent, fair, timely, and confidential handling of all cases in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and best practices
Partner with HR, Legal, Security, and other stakeholders to resolve cases appropriately and effectively
Strategic Advisory & Collaboration
Act as strategic advisor and subject matter expert to HR leadership on employee discipline, corrective actions, and policy interpretation
Collaborate with Legal, Security, Quality, and other functions to assess risk, manage complex cases, and ensure consistent application of standards
Provide ethics and compliance insights to senior leadership, offering guidance on training, policy enhancements, and preventative measures
Identify trends, root causes, and systemic risks from investigation data and employee reports
Drive development and delivery of ethics, compliance, and conduct-related training programs
Benchmark against industry best practices and proactively refine policies, processes, and controls to strengthen program effectiveness
Develop and deliver clear, actionable metrics and reports on investigations and program health (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
Present insights to senior leadership on case volumes, resolution timelines, risk areas, and program effectiveness with accuracy and transparency
What you need to have:
8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, Compliance, or related field
Minimally 8 years of progressive experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, HR compliance, legal, employee relations, or strategic HR business partner roles, including serving as business conduct officer or investigations/employee relations leader
Minimally 3 years of people leadership experience managing investigators or compliance professionals
Minimally 8 years’ experience leading employee investigations and ethics hotline programs
Strong knowledge of employment laws, workplace conduct standards, and compliance best practices
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and complex matters
Advanced degree (JD, MBA, or Master's in HR, Compliance, or related field)
Experience supporting client organizations as a human resources business partner
Experience in matrixed or multinational organizations
Professional certifications (CCEP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar)
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call
1-844-849-8463
for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States
Requisition Number: 26838
Required Travel:
0 - 10%
Employment Type:
Full Time/Salaried/Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range:
$138,221.00-$175,000.00
Security Clearance:
None
Level of Experience:
Management
Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The
Senior Manager, Ethics & Business Conduct and Compliance Manager
leads the company's Ethics and Business Conduct Program and HR-related compliance activities. This position will be located in our Fairfax, VA office. Serving as the primary Business Conduct Officer for the division, this role represents the organization on all ethics, compliance, and conduct-related matters while managing a team of investigators who handle employee concerns raised through multiple channels, including employee reports, Human Resources, and the company's ethics hotline system. This leader drives a culture of responsible conduct, accountability, and trust through strong partnerships across HR, Legal, Security, Quality, and HII corporate.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and continuously enhance the Ethics and Business Conduct Program to ensure alignment with company values, legal requirements, and business needs
Serve as the designated Business Conduct Officer, acting as primary liaison to corporate, and participate in the division Ethics & Compliance Council
Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of ethics and compliance investigators, strengthening their investigative skills, judgment, and stakeholder partnerships
Promote a culture of ethical decision-making, integrity, and responsible conduct across all organizational levels
Investigations Management
Oversee investigations involving misconduct, policy violations, retaliation, harassment, discrimination, and other workplace concerns
Ensure consistent, fair, timely, and confidential handling of all cases in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and best practices
Partner with HR, Legal, Security, and other stakeholders to resolve cases appropriately and effectively
Strategic Advisory & Collaboration
Act as strategic advisor and subject matter expert to HR leadership on employee discipline, corrective actions, and policy interpretation
Collaborate with Legal, Security, Quality, and other functions to assess risk, manage complex cases, and ensure consistent application of standards
Provide ethics and compliance insights to senior leadership, offering guidance on training, policy enhancements, and preventative measures
Identify trends, root causes, and systemic risks from investigation data and employee reports
Drive development and delivery of ethics, compliance, and conduct-related training programs
Benchmark against industry best practices and proactively refine policies, processes, and controls to strengthen program effectiveness
Develop and deliver clear, actionable metrics and reports on investigations and program health (monthly, quarterly, and annually)
Present insights to senior leadership on case volumes, resolution timelines, risk areas, and program effectiveness with accuracy and transparency
What you need to have:
8 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; or 6 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Law, Compliance, or related field
Minimally 8 years of progressive experience in ethics & compliance, investigations, HR compliance, legal, employee relations, or strategic HR business partner roles, including serving as business conduct officer or investigations/employee relations leader
Minimally 3 years of people leadership experience managing investigators or compliance professionals
Minimally 8 years’ experience leading employee investigations and ethics hotline programs
Strong knowledge of employment laws, workplace conduct standards, and compliance best practices
Proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and complex matters
Advanced degree (JD, MBA, or Master's in HR, Compliance, or related field)
Experience supporting client organizations as a human resources business partner
Experience in matrixed or multinational organizations
Professional certifications (CCEP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or similar)
HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.
Why HII We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to
buildyourcareer@hii-co.com
and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call
1-844-849-8463
for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.
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