Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

Oklo•Oak Ridge, TN

4d•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 areas such as land use, water resources, air resources, and socioeconomics. The Analyst documents resource areas in environmental deliverables for the lead agency conducting the NEPA analysis and supports technical work for state and local compliance requirements as needed. The role involves researching and interpreting environmental laws and regulations, evaluating policy implications, preparing NEPA reports and briefing materials, supporting environmental compliance processes, tracking regulatory changes, and assisting with permitting. The Analyst works with regulatory agencies, reviews technical studies and consultant reports, incorporates study findings into NEPA documentation, prepares and leads regulator meetings, maintains regulatory correspondence, and supports audits, inspections, and internal reviews. This position is intended for an intermediate or experienced candidate, with a stated experience level of 2–5 or 5–10 years. Oklo describes its work environment as a fast-paced, highly iterative startup. Remote employees travel to the Santa Clara, California headquarters twice per quarter annually based on business or team needs, and employees must work in person at headquarters for the first two weeks of onboarding.

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.
Ability to review and evaluate technical studies and consultant reports.
Ability to write clear, accurate technical and regulatory documents.
Ability to communicate effectively with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders, including verbally communicating technical content and results.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and identify inconsistencies or errors in compliance materials.
Motivation to stay current on evolving regulations and policy trends.
Willingness to learn quickly, accept feedback, and develop skills.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment, with limited guidance and changing or open-ended problems.
Creativity, critical and reflective thinking, and willingness to propose novel solutions to technical problems.
Team-oriented, self-motivated, and enthusiastic approach to work.
Excellent writing, grammar, and spelling.
Passion for clean energy and making advanced fission a reality.
Remote employees must travel to headquarters in Santa Clara, California, twice per quarter annually based on business or team needs.
Must attend the first two weeks of onboarding in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, California.
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

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

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 risk, compliance gaps, and operational impacts.
Assist with environmental permitting processes, including air, water, waste, and land use.
Support compliance with NEPA, the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Endangered Species Act.
Interface with regulatory agencies, including the 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 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.
Conduct research and technical analyses of NEPA resource areas, including land use, water resources, air resources, and socioeconomics.
Document resource areas in environmental deliverables for the lead agency performing the NEPA analysis.
Support technical work for state and local compliance requirements as needed.