Kahua Automation Specialist

Longenecker & Associates • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A) seeks a motivated Kahua Automation Specialist Software Applications Specialist I to contribute to our mission supporting our in Greenville, SC or Aiken, SC L&A is a woman-owned small business and trusted partner enabling critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex for more than 30 years. We contribute to DOE’s nuclear security and environmental remediation enterprise by providing the highest-caliber staff and experts. L&A is unconditionally committed to mission success and the well-being of employees, the nation and the environment. Our team members are passionate about building a healthier environment for generations to come. We are a community that interfaces and effectively communicates with all levels of management and government. If you have a passion for excellence, seek opportunities to engage in mission critical work, and consistently exceed expectations, apply now to join our professional family. This position is primarily involved in work in the computer field performing systems analysis, design, development, documentation, testing, or modification of workflow systems or programs, specifically the enterprise EPC workflow system Kahua. The position exercises discretion and judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of directly related work experience, OR at least 9 years of related experience in lieu of education.
• Experience with kBuilder
• Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience on DOE sites and programs

Responsibilities

• Understand IT practices, guide strategy, and align with core strategies
• Function as the primary driver of the client relationship
• Assist in guiding customer requests for new solutions or changes
• Document requirements and obtain customer approval for development
• Collaborate with application owners for IT-driven changes
• Oversee scope, schedule, and interfaces with IT teams
• Review project objectives and propose cost-effective alternatives
• Analyze complex processes, identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions
• Define, analyze, develop, and document new systems, and programs to meet business needs
• Responsible for multiple applications in a single functional area
• Execute project tasks with high quality standards
• Coordinate software and hardware installation, deployment, and upgrades
• Possess and successfully apply a growing knowledge of IT best practices
• May need to assist in special project-related issues as needed
• Ability to work in a diverse work environment
• Ability to fulfill and promote L&A core values

Benefits

• As an L&A employee, you will be eligible for a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare (medical and dental), 401K plan, and paid time off.
• We believe in investing in our employees beyond compensation and as an L&A employee, you will have access to in-house training, career pathing, mentoring, award programs, tuition reimbursement and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level