Internal Quality Assurance Program Manager

Internal Quality Assurance Program Manager

The Internal Quality Assurance Program Manager reports to the Oklo Head of Nuclear Quality Assurance and is responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Oklo NQA-1-based quality assurance program, specifically as it relates to the management and oversight of internal activities within the scope of the quality assurance program. This role is critical to ensuring that all Oklo activities associated with design, construction, and operation activities are compliant with governing quality requirements.

The Internal Quality Assurance Program Manager will work closely with cross-functional teamsincluding engineering, procurement, and regulatory affairsto establish quality benchmarks, provide oversight of quality assurance program area, and implement corrective actions as needed. The role requires a strong understanding of nuclear industry standards, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Specific responsibilities may include :

• Managing audit schedules and leading internal quality audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Administration of the company's Corrective Action Program (CAP), including conducting root cause evaluations, and training of personnel.
• Reviewing procurement documents, contracts, and specifications for alignment with quality assurance requirements
• Collaborating with engineering and project teams to ensure internal deliverables meet technical and regulatory expectations
• Developing and delivering quality training to internal stakeholders and team members
• Support the development of new quality assurance program areas as the company's work progresses
• Preparing detailed reports and metrics related to performance, audit findings, and quality trends
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Traveling to support various company initiatives (up to 25%)

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Who you are :

A startup person : You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won't enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.

Motivated : You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn't about a fake or arbitrary "pieces of flair" mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.

A team-player : Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren't about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren't about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.

An excellent communicator : We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.

Creative : Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.

Detail-oriented : This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.

About Oklo compensation : $150,000-170,000

Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.

About Oklo Inc. : 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. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.