Microsoft Teams/SharePoint Platform Builder - Temporary

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of Iowa seeks a part-time, temporary specialist to design, build, and implement a new Microsoft Teams and SharePoint environment for DAS Central Procurement. You will create internal file storage, department collaboration spaces, and external-facing SharePoint sites for agency engagement.

Responsibilities include governance, workflows, and information architecture. You will train staff on SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams and document the overall environment structure.

Qualifications

• Experience building Microsoft Teams and SharePoint environments from the ground up.
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint architecture, permissions, pages, lists, and document libraries.
• Experience with workflow automation using Power Automate or similar tools.
• Proficiency with Planner, Forms, OneNote, and OneDrive.
• Ability to train and support staff with varying levels of technical comfort.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Creative problem-solving and ability to recommend best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build a new Microsoft Teams/SharePoint environment for DAS Central Procurement.
• Create internal file storage, organization systems, and department collaboration spaces.
• Develop external-facing SharePoint sites to support engagement with partner agencies.
• Recommend and implement best practices for file governance, workflows, and information architecture.
• Build automated workflows and forms to streamline processes.
• Integrate Microsoft tools such as Planner, Forms, OneNote, and other applications as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on effective use of SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Document processes, standards, and the overall environment structure.

Skills

Teams/SharePoint

Power Automate

Information Architecture

Staff Training

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

SharePoint

Planner

Forms

OneNote

OneDrive

Job description

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Position Overview

DAS Central Procurement is seeking a Part-time, Temporary employee to help design, build, and implement a new Microsoft Teams and SharePoint environment for our internal team and statewide outreach. This role will focus on creating a well-structured, user-friendly platform that supports internal file storage and sharing, as well as external engagement with agencies through SharePoint sites.

The ideal candidate will be creative, collaborative, and experienced in building Microsoft environments from the ground up. They will provide expertise in workflow automation, best practices, and staff training.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build a new Microsoft Teams/SharePoint environment for DAS Central Procurement.
• Create internal file storage, organization systems, and department collaboration spaces.
• Develop external-facing SharePoint sites to support engagement with partner agencies.
• Recommend and implement best practices for file governance, workflows, and information architecture.
• Build automated workflows and forms to streamline processes.
• Integrate Microsoft tools such as Planner, Forms, OneNote, and other applications as needed.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on effective use of SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Document processes, standards, and the overall environment structure.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience building Microsoft Teams and SharePoint environments from the ground up.
• Strong knowledge of SharePoint architecture, permissions, pages, lists, and document libraries.
• Experience with workflow automation using Power Automate or similar tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Planner, Forms, OneNote, and OneDrive.
• Ability to train and support staff with varying levels of technical comfort.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Creative problem-solving and ability to recommend best practices.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

As a temporary position, there are no minimum requirements.