Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

Oklo•Oak Ridge, TN

4d•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

The Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst analyzes resource areas included in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reports, conducting research and technical analyses on topics such as land use, water resources, air resources, and socioeconomics. The Analyst documents resource-area findings in environmental deliverables for the lead agency performing the NEPA analysis and supports State and local compliance work as needed. The role also evaluates environmental policy and regulatory developments, prepares NEPA reports and briefing materials, supports permitting and environmental compliance, and works with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders. The position is suited to an intermediate or experienced professional and offers a fast-paced, iterative startup environment focused on advanced fission and clean energy. Remote employees must travel to Oklo’s headquarters in Santa Clara, California, twice per quarter annually according to business or team needs. Employees must work in person at headquarters for the first two weeks of onboarding. The position is intended to be filled immediately. Employment may be contingent on successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing under company policy and applicable law.

Requirements

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.
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations.
Ability to interpret statutes, rules, permits, and guidance documents and assess complex regulatory requirements.
Ability to evaluate the likelihood and severity of different regulatory strategies.
Awareness of how policy changes affect compliance obligations and operations.
Familiarity with NEPA documentation.
Ability to analyze environmental and compliance data and evaluate technical studies and consultant reports.
Ability to write clear, accurate technical and regulatory documents in a modern active voice.
Ability to communicate technical content and results verbally and communicate effectively with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail, including spotting inconsistencies or errors in compliance materials.
Motivation to stay current on evolving regulations and policy trends; openness to feedback and skill development.
Ability to learn quickly, think creatively and critically, and propose novel solutions to technical problems.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment, including open-ended work that may change from day to day and with limited guidance.
Ability to travel to headquarters in Santa Clara, California, twice per quarter annually based on business or team needs, and to attend in-person onboarding there for the first two weeks.
Passion for clean energy and making advanced fission a reality.
Strong collaboration, communication, creativity, ownership, and detail orientation. The job description identifies the experience level as intermediate (2–5 years) or experienced (5–10 years).

Nice To Haves

Experience in NEPA compliance with the NRC or DOE.
Experience in Ohio, Tennessee, Idaho, or Alaska.
Understanding of NRC and DOE regulatory processes and agency roles.

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and interpret Federal environmental laws, regulations, and guidance.
Evaluate policy implications of proposed legislation, regulations, and agency actions.
Draft and revise NEPA Environmental Reports and briefing materials.
Support development of internal environmental technical processes and compliance frameworks.
Track regulatory changes and assess risks, compliance gaps, and operational impacts.
Assist with environmental permitting processes, including air, water, waste, and land use.
Support compliance with NEPA, NHPA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
Interface with regulatory agencies, including NRC and 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 for and lead meetings with regulators.
Maintain organized records of regulatory correspondence.
Monitor emerging environmental policy trends.
Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews as needed.
Perform research and technical analyses for NEPA resource areas, including land use, water resources, air resources, and socioeconomics.
Document resource-area analyses in environmental deliverables for the lead agency conducting the NEPA analysis.
Support State and local compliance requirements as needed.