Director of Business Integrity

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology, and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce, approximately 38,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Business Integrity to lead our Business Integrity and Anti-Corruption Compliance functions. This role is pivotal in upholding our ethical standards, managing investigations, and ensuring compliance with global anti-corruption laws. You will oversee a high-performing team and collaborate with senior leadership to drive a culture of integrity across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of investigators, compliance specialists, and a senior anti-corruption attorney
• Manage the company-wide confidential reporting program (hotline, email, and P.O. boxes)
• Oversee investigations into alleged violations of the Code of Business Conduct and recommend appropriate remediation
• Collaborate with HR and senior leadership on case outcomes and disciplinary actions
• Maintain and oversee the Business Integrity case management system
• Direct annual ethics training and targeted compliance education for employees
• Manage the annual conflicts of interest certification process and ethics training recordkeeping
• Conduct trend analysis and compliance data analytics to inform program improvements
• Prepare regular reports for senior management, the Audit Committee, and the Board
• Advise on Code of Business Conduct interpretation and compliance strategies
• Provide legal guidance on ethics and compliance issues, including anti-corruption compliance matters
• Oversee due diligence and approvals for high-risk third-party partners
• Manage outside counsel on anti-corruption matters and investigations as needed
• Promote an ethical culture through internal communications and external benchmarking

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in Texas or another U.S. jurisdiction
• 15+ years of legal experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Deep expertise in anti-corruption laws, compliance, and investigations
• In-house ethics and compliance experience strongly preferred
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills across all organizational levels
• Strong writing skills for reports, summaries, and executive communications
• Proven ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and integrity
• Analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex issues quickly
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and external counsel

Location: Houston, TX, or Washington, DC metro area (Hybrid)

Department: Corporate Legal

Reports To: VP Legal / Chief Compliance Officer

Team: 3 Investigators, 1 Sr. Attorney (Anti-Corruption), 2 Compliance Specialists

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.