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Oklo IncDirector, Deployment Strategy and Integration
Oklo Inc is seeking a Director of Deployment Strategy and Integration to function as a trusted deputy to the Senior Director, Deployments. In this role, the…
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Oklo Inc is seeking a Director of Deployment Strategy and Integration to function as a trusted deputy to the Senior Director, Deployments. In this role, the independent operator will manage critical cross-functional deployment initiatives from initial problem formulation through final execution. The successful candidate will synthesize technical, regulatory, commercial, financial, and operational variables to guide leadership in making decisive choices. Oklo Inc focuses on developing fast fission power plants to…
Job Description
Oklo Inc is seeking a Director of Deployment Strategy and Integration to function as a trusted deputy to the Senior Director, Deployments. In this role, the independent operator will manage critical cross-functional deployment initiatives from initial problem formulation through final execution. The successful candidate will synthesize technical, regulatory, commercial, financial, and operational variables to guide leadership in making decisive choices. Oklo Inc focuses on developing fast fission power plants to supply clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale, establishing domestic supply chains for radioisotopes, and advancing nuclear fuel recycling methods.
This opportunity is well-suited for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and prefers operational efficiency over heavy corporate hierarchy. Candidates must possess strong problem-framing capabilities, systems thinking, and exceptional writing skills. The position requires frequent travel, including initial in-person onboarding at company headquarters in Santa Clara, California, and recurring visits to project sites and stakeholder meetings.
Due to the nature of the work involving U.S. export control laws, applicants must meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable regulations. Employment may also be contingent on successfully completing a drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Manage top-priority cross-functional deployment workstreams from problem definition to implementation
- Navigate ambiguous situations to identify core questions and design practical paths to resolution
- Formulate integrated recommendations connecting technical, commercial, regulatory, financial, construction, schedule, operational, customer, and government inputs
- Distinguish facts from assumptions and constraints while testing available evidence against current plans
- Construct clear options detailing tradeoffs, secondary effects, owners, timelines, and recommendations
- Convene cross-functional teams to resolve conflicts and drive issues to closure or timely escalation
- Draft concise decision memos, executive summaries, meeting narratives, and implementation strategies
- Act on behalf of the Senior Director, Deployments in designated meetings and fulfill commitments within that scope
- Translate lessons learned from active projects into repeatable deployment practices across the portfolio
Requirements
- Have approximately 10 or more years of relevant professional experience
- Demonstrate a history of independently steering complex, cross-functional initiatives from ambiguous beginnings to concrete results
- Exhibit executive presence capable of influencing senior leaders and subject-matter experts without direct reporting authority
- Communicate clearly and effectively in modern, active written and verbal English
- Learn technical and operational concepts rapidly and ask precise questions
- Drive decisions through to implementation while adapting to changing facts and conditions
- Qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export control laws
Qualifications
- Experience leading complex programs, deployments, infrastructure development, strategy and operations, technical special projects, government programs, or high-stakes field operations
- Background in advanced energy, aerospace, defense technology, construction, industrial systems, autonomy, or other regulated hardware sectors
- Familiarity with first-of-a-kind delivery, government partners, complex contracts, project finance, capital decisions, stage gates, and project controls
- Direct field, site, construction, manufacturing, or customer-deployment experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Flexible time off
- Equity options
- Performance bonuses
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance with employer contribution
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Flexible work hours
- Wellness credits
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the salary range for the Director, Deployment Strategy and Integration role?
The salary for this position ranges from USD 170,000 to 220,000 per year.
What are the travel and on-site requirements for this remote position?
Remote employees must travel to company headquarters in Santa Clara, California, twice a quarter for team meetings and events, and must be in person at headquarters for the first two weeks of onboarding. Total travel is expected to be approximately 50%, potentially increasing during critical deployment phases.
Are there citizenship or residency requirements to apply?
Yes, this position may involve access to information governed by U.S. export control laws, meaning only applicants who meet the definition of a U.S. person may be eligible.
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