Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

Oklo•Santa Clara, CA

10h•$100,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

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.

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
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
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: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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