Application Solutions Analyst

Weld County, CO; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Weld County is seeking an Application Solutions Analyst to design, build, and deploy agentic AI workflows using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Azure AI services. You will identify automation opportunities, architect multi-step agent pipelines, and ensure responsible deployment across the organization.

The role requires hands-on experience with AI agents, LLM orchestration, and enterprise integrations. Office-based position with county-wide collaboration and governance oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of hands-on AI/automation design experience.
• Experience building autonomous AI agents and workflows.
• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, data privacy, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy agentic AI workflows that autonomously execute multi-step business processes.
• Identify high-impact automation opportunities across business units and translate processes into agentic pipelines.
• Integrate AI agents with enterprise systems (M365, Dynamics, SharePoint, APIs) for end-to-end automation.
• Ensure governance, security, and responsible AI in deployed solutions.

Skills

Agentic AI

LLM Orchestration

Microsoft Copilot Studio

Power Platform

Python

Azure OpenAI

REST APIs

Data Privacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Azure AI Studio

Power Automate

Job description

Compensation Range$90,854.40 - $127,171.20-Job Description SummaryThe Application Solutions Analyst is a forward-thinking, results-driven role responsible for designing, building, and deploying agentic AI solutions that streamline and automate business processes across the organization. This position goes beyond data analysis — it is centered on creating intelligent, autonomous workflows that reduce manual effort, accelerate decision-making, and enable teams to operate at scale.The ideal candidate is a hands-on builder with deep knowledge of agentic AI frameworks, Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Platform automation, and cloud-based AI services. They will serve as the organization's internal expert on AI agent design; identifying high-value automation opportunities, architecting multi-step agentic pipelines, and ensuring responsible deployment of AI solutions.-Job DescriptionAgentic AI Design & Automation - 50%Design, build, and deploy agentic AI workflows that autonomously execute multi-step business processes using Microsoft Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Azure AI services.Identify and evaluate high-impact automation opportunities across business units, translating complex manual processes into intelligent, agent-driven pipelines.Develop custom AI agents and copilots capable of reasoning, tool use, and dynamic decision-making to handle real-world enterprise workflows with minimal human intervention.Integrate AI agents with enterprise systems (M365, Dynamics, SharePoint, third-party APIs) to enable seamless end-to-end process automation.Leverage large language model (LLM) orchestration patterns including ReAct, chain-of-thought prompting, and tool-calling to build reliable, goal-directed agents.Prototype and iterate rapidly on agent designs, validating performance against business outcomes before broader deployment.Integration & Deployment - 30%Partner with IT and business teams to deploy AI agents into production environments, ensuring reliability, security, and scalability.Build and maintain agent monitoring frameworks to track performance, detect failures, and trigger human-in-the-loop escalation where appropriate.Ensure all agentic solutions adhere to Responsible AI principles and organizational governance standards, including data privacy, fairness, and transparency.Stay current with rapidly evolving agentic AI tools, frameworks (e.g., AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, LangChain), and platform capabilities, proactively recommending adoption where appropriate.Communicate solution architecture and capabilities clearly to non-technical stakeholders, translating agent behavior into understandable business outcomes.Documentation & Reporting - 10%Maintain thorough documentation of agent architectures, automation logic, integration points, and operational runbooks.Prepare executive summaries and operational dashboards that communicate the business impact of deployed AI solutions.Training & Knowledge Sharing - 10%Serve as an internal champion and subject matter expert for agentic AI, conducting workshops and training sessions to build organizational capability.Develop reusable agent templates, prompt libraries, and best-practice guides to accelerate adoption across teams.Foster a culture of intelligent automation by collaborating with business units to surface new use cases and build a roadmap of AI-powered improvements.-Required QualificationsRequired EducationBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or 4 years of hands-on experience designing and deploying AI/automation solutions.Skills and AbilitiesAgentic AI & LLM Orchestration: Practical experience building autonomous AI agents using frameworks such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Semantic Kernel, AutoGen, or LangChain, including tool use, memory, and multi-step reasoning.Microsoft Power Platform & Copilot: Proficiency in Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio for building conversational and process automation solutions at enterprise scale.Programming & Scripting: Proficiency in Python for automation, API integration, prompt engineering, and agent logic development. Familiarity with JavaScript or PowerShell is a plus.Cloud & AI Services: Hands-on experience with Azure AI Studio, Azure OpenAI Service, Azure Logic Apps, and related cloud services. Familiarity with AWS or GCP AI offerings is beneficial.Process Automation Mindset: Strong ability to decompose complex business workflows into automatable steps and design agents that execute reliably in dynamic environments.API & Systems Integration: Experience integrating AI agents with REST APIs, enterprise platforms (M365, SharePoint, Dynamics), and data sources.Responsible AI & Governance: Understanding of ethical AI practices, data privacy regulations, and organizational security standards as they apply to autonomous AI systems.Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.Licenses and CertificationsPre-employment substance screening is required for this position.This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.This position is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore ineligible for overtime pay.As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings.-Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits-Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or [phone].