Technical Program Manager

Oklo Inc

. Lead the development and execution of technical projects with U.S.

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSanta Clara • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical project management, particularly in collaboration with U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories and government partners. Proficient in developing project scopes, managing contractual deliverables, and navigating complex regulatory environments.

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Technical Project ManagementGovernment ContractingCollaboration with DOE National LaboratoriesProject Scope DevelopmentCross-Functional Team Coordination

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementContract NegotiationBudget ManagementTechnical Report DevelopmentRisk TrackingScope of Work DevelopmentMilestone ManagementFunding Proposal DevelopmentCompliance ManagementEngineering Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

U.S. Department of EnergyCRADAsStrategic Partnership ProjectsGovernment ContractingIntellectual PropertyExport ControlNuclear EnergyChemical ProcessingAdvanced ManufacturingResearch Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and execution of technical projects with U.S. Department of Energy national laboratories and government partners
Serve as primary point of contact and, where appropriate, principal investigator for national laboratory collaborations
Work across Recycling engineering teams and interface with Legal, Procurement, Finance, and Recycling leadership
Negotiate, establish, and execute contracts, cooperative agreements, and related project mechanisms
Develop project scopes, statements of work, work packages, budgets, schedules, roles, success criteria, and acceptance criteria
Lead negotiations and coordinate internal approvals for contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements, Strategic Partnership Projects, CRADAs, DOE funding agreements, and other collaboration mechanisms
Develop collaborative project content, including technical objectives, work plans, deliverables, intellectual property considerations, contracting avenues, and resource commitments
Manage contract deliverables, technical reports, milestones, invoices, funding profiles, action items, and work delivery through project closeout
Maintain project governance, decision rights, meeting cadence, risk and issue tracking, change control, and communications
Monitor partner performance and project health; identify and resolve or escalate scope, schedule, cost, legal, and technical issues
Develop new collaboration opportunities aligned with Recycling Division needs and strategic priorities
Solicit, evaluate, and mature project proposals from internal Recycling teams
Coordinate leadership prioritization and partner engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in technical project or program management, national laboratory engagement, government contracting, research administration, engineering management, or a related role
Experience managing complex, cross-functional technical projects involving external partners, contractual deliverables, budgets, schedules, and milestones
Experience developing scopes of work, work packages, project plans, reports, or other formal technical deliverables
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Ability to coordinate Legal, Procurement, Finance, technical teams, and leadership to establish and execute agreements
Strong project controls and organizational skills, including managing multiple agreements, deadlines, funding constraints, and stakeholder commitments concurrently
Experience identifying funding opportunities, developing project concepts or proposals, and building collaborative relationships with government and laboratory stakeholders
Comfort operating in a matrixed environment, influencing without direct authority, and working through ambiguity
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience collaborating with DOE national laboratories or DOE offices and programs, including DOE-NE, DOE-ID, DOE-OSO, ARPA-E, DOE-SC, DOE-OTT, or DOE-NNSA
Experience developing or administering CRADAs, Strategic Partnership Projects, interagency agreements, grants, cooperative agreements, subcontracts, or similar mechanisms
Familiarity with government contracting, intellectual property, export control, data rights, compliance, and related legal considerations
Technical experience in nuclear energy, fuel cycle, chemical processing, advanced manufacturing, or another highly regulated engineering environment
Must meet the definition of a U.S. person under applicable U.S. export control laws to be eligible
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off
Equity
Bonuses
Competitive pay
401(k)
Health insurance with employer contribution
HSA
FSA
Flexible work hours
Wellness credits
Other benefits
Travel to headquarters twice a quarter for remote employees
Company team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings
Drug screening and testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws