Oklo Inc · 7 hours ago
Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expOklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking an Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst to analyze resource areas in NEPA reports and support environmental compliance efforts. The role involves researching environmental laws, drafting reports, and interfacing with regulatory agencies.
Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Intermediate (2-5yr) or Experienced (5-10yr)
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
Preferred
Experience in NEPA compliance with the NRC or DOE
Experience in Ohio, Tennessee, Idaho, Alaska
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.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$440.6M2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $440.6M
2024-05-09IPO
2021-11-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jacob DeWitte
CEO and Co-Founder
Craig Bealmear
Chief Financial Officer
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