Director of Business Integrity

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR in Houston seeks a Director of Business Integrity to lead global anti-corruption compliance, manage investigations, and partner with senior leadership to uphold the highest ethical standards. You will mentor a team of investigators and compliance professionals, oversee confidential reporting systems, and drive training, due diligence, and remediation across the enterprise.

The role requires a J.D., Texas bar admission, 20+ years of legal experience including 5+ in leadership, and strong

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed to practice in Texas or another U.S. jurisdiction.
• Proven leadership experience in ethics/compliance or investigations.
• Strong written and oral communication for executive-level reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor investigators, compliance specialists, and an anti-corruption attorney.
• Manage confidential reporting program (hotline, email, mail) and case management.
• Oversee investigations into alleged Code of Business Conduct violations and remediation recommendations.
• Prepare reports for senior management, Audit Committee, and the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Anti-corruption expertise

Investigations

Legal writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

J.D. (Texas bar eligible)

Job description

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.

KBR is 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.

• Background Check Required***

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
• 20 + years of legal experience, including 5 + 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

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.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

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.