Environmental Policy & Compliance Analyst
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. 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 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 cre