Director of State and Local Government Relations

Summary

Join Oklo as the Director of State and Local Government Relations and build a national state and local policy framework to advance the company's nuclear technology. This fully remote role requires frequent travel (up to 50%) and involves engaging with stakeholders, elected officials, and community organizations. You will create and execute strategies, monitor legislation, and support facility siting processes. The ideal candidate is personable, high-energy, analytical, and a strong communicator. Oklo offers competitive pay, benefits, and flexible work hours.

Requirements

• Two to five years of relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience coordinating consultants with successful outcomes
• Willingness to travel 40-50% of the time, when needed

Responsibilities

• Build a state and local government relations strategy for the company
• Monitor and advocate for legislation, amendments, hearings, and policies in state capitols where Oklo will deploy technology
• Implementing a 50-state legislative monitoring system to follow and act upon trend lines on policy for advanced nuclear
• Participate in and support grass roots and grass tops efforts for key programs
• Building strategic partnerships with community organizations, nonprofits, and community stakeholders essential to ensuring state and local policy supports Oklo
• Coordinate visits by Governors, State and Local elected officials and Members of Congress and staff to Lockheed Martin facilities
• Build strategic relationships with state and local elected officials in key markets for early deployment
• Support facility siting processes and interactions with local and state chambers of commerce, governors’ offices, and other
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
• Conform with all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Fast growth startup or public company experience
• Experience commercializing First of a Kind (FOAK) technologies
• Preferred location: Bay Area California

Benefits

• Salary: $100,000-$200,000
• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Competitive pay
• 401k
• Health insurance
• FSA
• Flexible work hours