Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

OKLO; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklo is seeking an Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst to join the environmental compliance team in the United States. The role focuses on NEPA analysis, research, and documentation across resource areas, with support for state and local compliance requirements.

You will interpret federal environmental laws, draft NEPA documents, track regulatory changes, and interact with agencies to clarify requirements. A strong background in environmental policy and regulatory analysis is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental policy/science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with NEPA compliance and environmental regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze NEPA resource areas (land use, water, air, socioeconomics) and prepare environmental deliverables.
• Research, interpret, and apply federal/state environmental laws and guidance.
• Draft and revise Environmental Reports for NEPA; prepare briefing materials for regulators.
• Track regulatory changes, assess compliance gaps, and advise on operational impacts.
• Interface with regulatory agencies to clarify requirements and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain organized records of regulatory correspondence and support internal compliance processes.

Education

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

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 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