Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst

About the role

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.

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 Level: Intermediate (2–5 years) or Experienced (5–10 years)

Bonus Qualifications

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

Competencies

• Working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (Federal, State, and local)
• Ability to interpret statutes, rules, permits, and guidance documents and assess complex regulatory requirements
• Ability to evaluate likelihood and severity of different regulatory strategies
• Understanding of NRC and DOE regulatory processes and agency roles
• 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
• Effective communication with regulators, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Ability 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 problems without 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

Who you are

• A startup person: not driven by titles or hierarchy, prefers efficiency to excess process, enjoys working in a fast-paced team without needing heavy guidance
• Motivated: self-motivated, brings enthusiasm and passion that goes beyond clocking in and out, feels part of the vision and team goals
• A team-player: shares credit, doesn’t push blame, believes incredible things happen through teamwork
• An excellent communicator: technically competent and a clear, upbeat communicator
• Creative: identifies gaps when things fall outside clear scopes or processes and invents ways to solve problems or fill needs without micromanagement; enjoys solving open-ended problems that may change day-to-day
• Detail-oriented: focuses on excellence, consistency, and quality; excellent grammar and spelling matter for communication and company image

Travel

Remote employees are required to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice per quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

Pay

$100,000–$150,000

Benefits

• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Competitive pay
• 401k
• Health insurance
• FSA
• Flexible work hours
• Other benefits

About Oklo Inc.

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.

Values

• Collaboration: We go further, together. We bring diverse perspectives, listen actively, and build trust through transparency and respect. We work across disciplines, sharing ownership to turn complex challenges into shared successes.
• Humility: We are team players who act for the good of the company and for the world. We are focused on our mission, not personal recognition.
• Ownership: We take pride in what we do and how we do it. We are proactive in finding solutions and see tasks through to completion. We are committed to delivering on our promises to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
• Pathfinding: We chart new ground where no path exists by approaching challenges with curiosity, courage, and creativity while navigating ambiguity.