Director of Corporate Compliance
Intuitive Machines is seeking an experienced Director of Corporate Compliance to lead and oversee the Company's enterprise compliance and ethics program and corporate policy governance framework.
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining a risk-based compliance program that promotes ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, accountability, and a strong culture of integrity throughout the organization.
The Director of Corporate Compliance works closely with Legal, Human Resources, Contracts, Supply Chain, Finance, Security, Engineering, Programs, Mission Operations, and other business functions to translate regulatory, contractual, and ethical requirements into practical policies, controls, and business processes.
The role is responsible for the governance and effectiveness of the enterprise compliance program, while functional and operational teams retain responsibility for executing compliance requirements within their respective areas. The position partners with Legal on matters requiring legal interpretation, privileged investigations, and significant legal or regulatory issues.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Compliance, Policies & Governance
- Lead, develop, implement, and continuously improve the Company's enterprise compliance and ethics program, including the Code of Conduct, corporate policies, procedures, governance framework, and internal controls.
- Oversee the Company's enterprise policy management program, including policy development, approval, publication, periodic review, revisions, exceptions, and employee acknowledgments.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and establish risk-based monitoring and testing programs to identify compliance gaps, evaluate controls, and coordinate corrective actions.
- Oversee ethics reporting mechanisms, employee disclosures, compliance concerns, and internal investigations in coordination with Legal, Human Resources, and other appropriate functions.
- Partner with Contracts, Supply Chain, Finance, and Legal to support compliance with applicable government-contracting requirements, including FAR, DFARS, contractor ethics obligations, and mandatory disclosure procedures.
- Coordinate enterprise compliance oversight involving third-party risks, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery and corruption, trade compliance, government property, cybersecurity, privacy, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Work with training coordinator to develop and oversee corporate compliance training, employee communications, certifications, policy acknowledgments, and initiatives promoting ethical conduct and accountability.
- Work cross-functionally with business and operational teams to translate compliance requirements into practical controls and processes while maintaining appropriate functional ownership and accountability.
- Support compliance considerations associated with audits, regulatory inquiries, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, subsidiary integrations, international operations, and other corporate initiatives.
Cross-Functional Partnership & Operating Model
- Work directly with Engineering, Programs, Mission Operations, Supply Chain, , Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Security, Business Development, and other teams to develop and implement practical compliance solutions.
- Serve as a compliance partner while functional and operational teams retain responsibility for execution of day-to-day processes, systems, records, and controls within their respective areas.
- Participate in program, operational, and business reviews where compliance requirements may affect execution, schedule, cost, risk, or strategy.
- Translate complex regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements into clear operational guidance and help teams understand both what is required and how compliant execution can be achieved.
- Advise on compliance considerations associated with strategic partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, new business models, international expansion, and other corporate initiatives.
- Develop strong working relationships with business leaders and functional owners and serve as a trusted escalation point for complex compliance and policy matters.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, compliance, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate compliance, regulatory compliance, ethics, risk management, government contracting, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, managing, or improving enterprise compliance and ethics programs.
- Experience establishing and administering corporate policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
- Experience conducting compliance risk assessments, monitoring activities, investigations coordination, and corrective-action programs.
- Ability to interpret regulatory, contractual, and policy requirements and work with Legal and business functions to implement practical compliance solutions.
- Experience working with senior management and cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, Contracts, Supply Chain, Security, IT, and Operations.
- Strong leadership, judgment, integrity, communication, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to operate independently in a complex regulatory environment.
Preferred
- Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, or another highly regulated industry, including familiarity with FAR, DFARS, contractor ethics requirements, and government-contracting compliance.
- Experience with compliance reporting, third-party due diligence, trade compliance, investigations, acquisition integration, or relevant professional certifications such as CCEP, CIA, or CFE.
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Compliance leadership: Ability to establish priorities, build effective programs, and drive accountability across the organization.
- Sound judgment and integrity: Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, objectivity, and a strong ethical foundation.
- Business partnership: Ability to balance effective compliance oversight with practical business execution.
- Risk-based decision-making: Ability to identify material risks, prioritize resources, and recommend proportionate controls.
- Communication and influence: Ability to explain complex requirements clearly and work effectively with employees, technical teams, and senior leadership.
- Program development and execution: Ability to establish sustainable processes, governance structures, metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Ability to work effectively across diverse business functions while maintaining appropriate independence and objectivity.