Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

Oklo Inc; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Equity

Competitive pay

401k

Health insurance

FSA

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Oklo Inc. is seeking an Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst to join our environmental compliance team.

The role analyzes NEPA resource areas, conducts research and technical analyses for land use, water, air, and socioeconomics, and documents NEPA deliverables for lead agencies. The position supports regulatory compliance with NEPA, NHPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act, interfaces with regulators, and helps develop internal compliance processes in a fast-paced

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze Federal environmental laws, regulations, and guidance
• Evaluate policy implications of proposed legislation, regulations, and agency actions
• Draft and revise Environmental Reports for NEPA and briefing materials
• Support compliance frameworks and internal environmental processes
• Track regulatory changes and assess risks and operational impacts
• Assist with environmental permitting processes (air, water, waste, land use)
• Interface with regulators (e.g., NRC, DOE) to clarify requirements
• Review technical studies for policy alignment and incorporate into NEPA documentation
• Lead meetings with regulators and maintain records of regulatory correspondence
• Monitor emerging trends in environmental policy and support audits/inspections

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Technical writing

Policy evaluation

Stakeholder communication

Environmental compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Environmental Policy

Tools

Regulatory databases

Job description

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

• 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 developmentPassionate 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

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

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.

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.

Candidates should be aware that employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing at any time in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

We are looking to fill this position immediately!