Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for an Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst to join our environmental compliance team.

Position Description

The Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst is responsible for analyzing the resource areas included in a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) report. This includes performing research and technical analyses for resource areas such as, but not limited to, land use, water resources, air resources, and socioeconomics. The Analyst position is responsible for documentation of each of the resource areas in environmental deliverables to the lead agency performing the NEPA analysis. This position also supports providing technical work for State and local compliance requirements as needed.

Specific responsibilities may include:

Research, analyze, and interpret Federal environmental laws, regulations, and guidance

Evaluate the policy implications of proposed legislation, regulations, and agency actions

Draft and revise Environmental Reports for NEPA and briefing materials

Support development of internal environmental technical processes and compliance frameworks

Track regulatory changes and assess risk, compliance gaps, and operational impacts

Assist with environmental permitting processes (air, water, waste, land use, etc.)

Support compliance with NEPA, NHPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act

Interface with regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC, DOE) to clarify requirements and respond to inquiries

Review technical studies and consultant reports for accuracy and policy alignment

Incorporate technical studies into NEPA documentation

Prepare materials and lead meetings with regulators

Maintain organized records of regulatory correspondence

Monitor emerging trends in environmental policy

Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews as needed

Experience Level:

Intermediate (2-5yr) or Experienced (5-10yr)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Sustainability, or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience in NEPA compliance with the NRC or DOE

Experience in Ohio, Tennessee, Idaho, Alaska

Competencies

We are looking for an Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst that:

Has a working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (Federal, State, and local)

Is able to interpret statutes, rules, permits, and guidance documents and assess complex regulatory requirements

Is able to evaluate likelihood and severity of different regulatory strategies

Understands NRC and DOE regulatory processes and agency roles

Aware of how policy changes affect compliance obligations and operations

Familiar with NEPA documentation

Is able to analyze environmental and compliance data

Is able to review and evaluate technical studies and consultant reports

Is able to write clear, accurate technical and regulatory documents

Communicate effectively with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders

Is able to manage multiple priorities

Detail oriented and able to spot inconsistencies or errors in compliance materials

Motivated to stay current on evolving regulations and policy trends

Open to feedback and skill development

Passionate about clean energy

An optimist at heart

Passionate about making advanced fission a reality

Willing and able to learn quickly

Willing to think differently and do things in new ways

Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment

Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before

Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems

An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!

Able to communicate technical content and results verbally

Who you are:

A startup person : You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.

Motivated : You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.

A team-player : Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.

An excellent communicator : We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.

Creative : Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.

Detail-oriented : This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.

About Oklo travel requirements:

Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

About Oklo compensation: $100,000-$150,000

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.

We are looking to fill this position immediately!

About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.

• #CHOP: Oklo’s Values
• Collaboration : We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes.
• Humility : We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.
• Ownership : We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
• Pathfinding : We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.

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