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Salary: USD 100,000 - 150,000 / annual
Oklo Inc., a fast fission power company developing advanced nuclear reactors and fuel recycling technologies, is seeking an Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst to join its environmental compliance team. The role is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, with remote work options available.
You will be responsible for analyzing resource areas in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reports, including land use, water resources, air quality, and socioeconomic impacts. Your work will support Oklo's regulatory interactions with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), as well as state and local compliance requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Research, analyze, and interpret Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations
- Evaluate 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)
- Ensure compliance with NEPA, NHPA, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act
- Interface with regulatory agencies (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
Oklo is a fast-paced startup environment. The company values collaboration, humility, ownership, and pathfinding. You will work as part of a team-oriented culture that prioritizes efficiency, creative problem-solving, and clear communication. Remote employees are required to travel to Santa Clara, CA headquarters twice quarterly for team meetings and company events. The first two weeks of onboarding are in-person at headquarters.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources, Public Policy, Sustainability, or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- 2-5 years (Intermediate) or 5-10 years (Experienced) of relevant experience
- Working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (Federal, State, and local)
- Ability to interpret statutes, rules, permits, and guidance documents and assess complex regulatory requirements
- Ability to evaluate likelihood and severity of different regulatory strategies
- Understanding of NRC and DOE regulatory processes and agency roles
- Awareness of how policy changes affect compliance obligations and operations
- Familiarity with NEPA documentation
- Ability to analyze environmental and compliance data
- Ability to review and evaluate technical studies and consultant reports
- Ability to write clear, accurate technical and regulatory documents
- Effective communication skills with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Detail-oriented with strong attention to grammar and spelling
- Motivated to stay current on evolving regulations and policy trends
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Bonus qualifications:
- Experience in NEPA compliance with the NRC or DOE
- Experience in Ohio, Tennessee, Idaho, or Alaska
