Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oklo Inc. is hiring an Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst to analyze environmental resource areas and document findings for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reports. The role also supports federal, state, and local environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory engagement.
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
Skills
- 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
- Willing and able to learn quickly
- Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
- 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
- Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
- You are self-motivated
- A team-player
- An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator
- 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
- Experience in NEPA compliance with the NRC or DOE
- Experience in Ohio, Tennessee, Idaho, Alaska
Benefits
- Flexible time off
- Equity
- 401k
- Health insurance
- FSA
- Flexible work hours
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