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Ethics Program Manager

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Mc Lean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Job Description
The Ethics Program Manager will serve as the deputy of the Ethics and Business Conduct function at the Intelligence & Security Sector, will act in the director's absence, and will interact with employees of all levels within the sector.

The manager will support the director in the function's two primary objectives: a) to prevent and detect misconduct; and b) to promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law. With appropriate overlap, the manager will undertake those ethics function activities related to "detection," while the director will undertake those functional activities related to "prevention." The manager will travel across the sector's diverse sites and facilities to cultivate strategic relationships, reinforce our ethical business culture within the workforce, and enhance employee engagement with our Code of Conduct.

The manager's primary role is to seek out, accumulate and evaluate quantitative and qualitative data about the Intelligence & Security sector. To this end, the manager:
  • Collects this data by engaging actively and sensitively with employees who contact the ethics office and conducting timely investigations of misconduct.
  • Provides direction, support and guidance for investigations conducted by the local ethics officer network.
  • Develop insights informed by an ordered process of managing the ethics database and mining this information along with other sources of information.
  • Proposes organizational change strategies and tactics (to include communications and training) targeted to minimize the likelihood of specific behaviors and reduce ethics risks.
  • Devises and undertakes a strategy to increase, document and track employee utilization of all ethics resources (the ethics website, the ethics helpline, ethics training, and the local ethics officers, for example), and
  • Increases the rate at which employees come forward to seek advice on policies (primarily our Code of Conduct, the Gift and Hospitality policy, the Conflict-of-Interest policy), and speak up about concerns.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
As the deputy of a function that is oriented entirely around people and human behavior, the successful candidate must have superior people skills (active listening, empathy, emotional intelligence, facilitation, coaching, etc.). The candidate must have a track record of good judgement under pressure, conveying a confident humility, demonstrating the capacity to serve as a tactful, calming source of competence in emotionally charged situations. The candidate must demonstrate a track record and an inclination to partner and collaborate with other functional areas.

The candidate must demonstrate skills and characteristics corresponding with those of an investigator: curiosity, objectivity, problem-solving, research, interviewing, critical thinking, and courage.

The candidate must be driven to succeed in the ethics and compliance field. Supporting this drive, the candidate must be able to demonstrate an appreciation for process over outcome and have a professional history and interest in improving organizational processes. The candidate must have an interest in and capacity for solid, consistent, personal organization, along with the ability to manage multiple unrelated projects simultaneously.

The candidate must have the ability to document, manage and evaluate many sources of qualitative and quantitative data available to or created by the ethics office, and help provide credible, thoughtful analysis of risk, mitigation of specific issues, and strategies for organizational change. The candidate should be able to demonstrate a work or educational history of performing this skill.

General requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
The ideal candidate will have:
  • a background in organizational ethics that has emphasized organizational development, change management, employee engagement, developing workplace culture, etc.
  • a track record managing and administrating corporate policies
  • a working understanding of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations
  • experience employing the principles of root cause analysis in investigations
  • experience and competence in corporate training and communications


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $118,747 - $201,870

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