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Oklo Inc · 6 days ago

State and Local Government Affairs Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Oklo is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a State and Local Government Affairs Manager to advance the company’s policy and regulatory objectives across key states and municipalities, leading engagement with officials and stakeholders.

Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies for Oklo’s state and local government engagement, with a focus on priority states including Tennessee

Represent Oklo before state and local elected officials, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders, including trade associations

Manage and coordinate external consultants and contract lobbyists to ensure alignment with Oklo’s objectives and messaging

Monitor, analyze, and report on relevant state legislation, regulations, and policy trends affecting Oklo’s business

Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, local government officials, industry associations, and community leaders

Support project development teams by facilitating engagement with local governments and community stakeholders

Prepare briefing materials, policy summaries, testimony, and presentations for internal and external audiences

Collaborate cross-functionally with communications, legal, and technical teams to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment

Represent Oklo at industry events, public meetings, and stakeholder forums

Qualification

State legislative processesLegislative advocacyPublic policyConsultant managementCommunication skillsRelationship buildingStrategic thinkingTeam playerDetail-orientedCreative problem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field

5–7 years of experience in state or local government affairs, legislative advocacy, or public policy

Proven ability to navigate legislative and regulatory processes and to build relationships across the political spectrum

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex policy issues

Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive results independently, and work cross-functionally across the company

Experience managing consultants, contract lobbyists, or coalition partners

Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time to support engagement activities across key states

Preferred

Experience working in or with a state legislature, governor's office, or local government strongly preferred

Benefits

Flexible time off

Equity

Competitive pay

401k

Health insurance

FSA

Flexible work hours

Other benefits

Company

Oklo Inc

Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.

Founded in 2013

Santa Clara, California, USA

51-200 employees