State and Local Government Affairs Manager

• Develop and execute strategies for Oklo's state and local government engagement, with a focus on priority states including Tennessee.
• Represent Oklo before state and local elected officials, regulatory agencies, and other key stakeholders, including trade associations.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on relevant state legislation, regulations, and policy trends affecting Oklo's business.
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, local government officials, industry associations, and community leaders.

This role advances Oklo's mission to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale by shaping public policy and building relationships with government stakeholders to support nuclear energy project development.

• Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, communications, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in state or local government affairs, legislative advocacy, or public policy.
• Proven ability to navigate legislative and regulatory processes and to build relationships across the political spectrum.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex policy issues.

Salary: $100,000-$160,000. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.

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.