Oklo Inc
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State and Local Government Affairs Manager
Location
Tennessee
Posted
104 days ago
Salary
$100K - $160K / year
Seniority
Senior
Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish
Job 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
Job 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
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