State and Local Government Affairs Manager

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🎸 Tennessee – Remote

Although this job is listed in Tennessee, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $100k - $160k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👔 Manager

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Oklo Inc

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Energy • Technology

Oklo Inc. is an energy technology company focused on designing and deploying advanced fission power plants. Their innovative approach utilizes nuclear fission reactions, similar to those in existing nuclear power plants, but optimized to enhance safety and efficiency. Oklo's technology can use nuclear waste as fuel, offering a clean, reliable, and affordable energy solution. The company's mission is to leverage nuclear fission to provide sustainable energy while addressing energy waste issues.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2013

⚡ Energy

💰 Venture Round on 2021-11

📋 Description

• 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. • Manage and coordinate external consultants and contract lobbyists to ensure alignment with Oklo’s objectives and messaging. • 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. • Support project development teams by facilitating engagement with local governments and community stakeholders. • Prepare briefing materials, policy summaries, testimony, and presentations for internal and external audiences. • Collaborate cross-functionally with communications, legal, and technical teams to ensure consistent messaging and strategic alignment. • Represent Oklo at industry events, public meetings, and stakeholder forums

🎯 Requirements

• 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. • Experience working in or with a state legislature, governor’s office, or local government strongly preferred. • 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. • Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive results independently, and work cross-functionally across the company. • Experience managing consultants, contract lobbyists, or coalition partners. • Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time to support engagement activities across key states.

🏖️ Benefits

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