Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

Santa Clara, CA or Remote

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for an Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst to join our environmental compliance team.

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 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.

• Research, analyze, and interpret Federal environmental laws, regulations, and
• 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

• Intermediate (2-5 years) or Experienced (5-10 years)

• 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

• Experience in NEPA compliance with the NRC or DOE
• Experience in Ohio, Tennessee, Idaho, Alaska

• Has a working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (Federal, State, and local)
• Can interpret statutes, rules, permits, and guidance documents and assess complex regulatory requirements
• Can evaluate likelihood and severity of different regulatory strategies
• Aware of how policy changes affect compliance obligations and operations
• Familiar with NEPA documentation
• Can analyze environmental and compliance data
• Can review and evaluate technical studies and consultant reports
< clear, accurate technical and regulatory documents
• Communicates effectively with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Manages multiple priorities
• Detail oriented and spots inconsistencies or errors in compliance materials
• Motivated to stay current trends
• Open to feedback and skill development
• Passionate about clean energy and making advanced fission a reality
• Willing and able to learn quickly
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment

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

We are looking to fill this position immediately!

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.

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