Regulatory Corporate Compliance Counsel

Intuitive Machines•Houston, TX

12h

About The Position

Intuitive Machines is seeking an experienced Director of Corporate Compliance to lead and oversee its enterprise compliance and ethics program and corporate policy governance framework. The role develops and maintains a risk-based compliance program that promotes ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, accountability, and a strong culture of integrity throughout the organization. The Director works closely with Legal, Human Resources, Contracts, Supply Chain, Finance, Security, Engineering, Programs, Mission Operations, and other functions to translate regulatory, contractual, and ethical requirements into practical policies, controls, and business processes. The role is responsible for enterprise compliance program governance and effectiveness, while functional and operational teams retain responsibility for executing requirements in their areas. The Director partners with Legal on matters requiring legal interpretation, privileged investigations, and significant legal or regulatory attention. The position also serves as a trusted compliance partner and escalation point, helping business leaders understand and implement requirements while supporting appropriate functional ownership and accountability. It may support compliance considerations involving audits, regulatory inquiries, strategic partnerships, acquisitions, subsidiary integrations, international operations, and other corporate initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, compliance, public policy, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
At least 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, or another highly regulated industry.
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS, contractor ethics requirements, and government-contracting compliance.
Experience with compliance reporting, third-party due diligence, trade compliance, investigations, or acquisition integration.
Relevant professional certifications such as CCEP, CIA, or CFE.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, implement, and continuously improve the enterprise compliance and ethics program, including the Code of Conduct, corporate policies, procedures, governance framework, and internal controls.
Oversee enterprise policy management, including policy development, approval, publication, periodic review, revision, exceptions, and employee acknowledgments.
Conduct compliance risk assessments and establish risk-based monitoring and testing programs to identify 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 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 the training coordinator to develop and oversee 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.
Partner 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 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 compliant execution.
Advise on compliance considerations associated with strategic partnerships, acquisitions, integrations, new business models, international expansion, and other corporate initiatives.
Develop working relationships with business leaders and functional owners and serve as a trusted escalation point for complex compliance and policy matters.