Kahua Automation Specialist

Geosyntec Consultants•Aiken, SC

19h

About The Position

Longenecker & Associates (L&A), a Geosyntec Company, is seeking a Kahua Automation Specialist to support its work on critical missions across the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) complex. This position is based in Greenville or Aiken, South Carolina. The role primarily involves computer-based systems analysis, design, development, documentation, testing, and modification of workflow systems or programs, specifically the enterprise EPC workflow system Kahua. The position exercises discretion and judgment and involves managing multiple applications within a functional area. The specialist serves as the primary driver of the client relationship, helps guide customer requests for solutions or changes, documents requirements and obtains customer approval, and collaborates with application owners on IT-driven changes. The role oversees scope, schedule, and interfaces with IT teams; reviews project objectives and proposes cost-effective alternatives; and analyzes complex processes to recommend improvements. The specialist defines, develops, and documents systems and programs to meet business needs, executes project tasks to high quality standards, coordinates software and hardware installation, deployment, and upgrades, and applies a growing knowledge of IT best practices. Assistance with special project-related issues may be needed. The assignment is expected to last 6+ months. No extended-duty travel pay is expected. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a federal background investigation to secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance. Required health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing apply. Federal contractor drug-free workplace rules prohibit marijuana use, including where state law permits it.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 9 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience building workflow automation solutions with Kahua, Power Automate, Aconex, or similar platforms.
Ability to understand IT practices, guide strategy, and align with core strategies.
U.S. citizenship due to federal contract security requirements.
Ability to pass a federal background investigation and secure and maintain DOE Q security clearance.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Completion of required health and safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience on DOE sites and programs.
Construction, Architecture, or Engineering (AEC) industry experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary driver of the client relationship.
Help guide customer requests for new solutions or changes.
Document requirements and obtain customer approval for development.
Collaborate with application owners on 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 systems and programs to meet business needs.
Manage multiple applications within a single functional area.
Execute project tasks to high quality standards.
Coordinate software and hardware installation, deployment, and upgrades.
Apply a growing knowledge of IT best practices.
Assist with special project-related issues as needed.