Power Apps Lead - ITS5

Minnesota IT Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 82,956 - 141,816; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays annually

Employer paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Training and professional development

Job summary

Minnesota IT Services is looking for a Power Apps Lead in St. Paul to transform the digital landscape within the department. This role involves designing and implementing scalable solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform, enhancing workflows, and replacing legacy applications.

The successful candidate will have at least five years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform, strong communication skills, and a focus on customer-oriented solutions. The position is full-time and eligible for hybrid telework for those living in Minnesota or neighboring states.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of IT related experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
• Education in an IT related field may substitute for some experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Power Platform solutions.
• Optimize workflows and improve system performance.
• Facilitate clear communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Power Platform

Web development

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Power Pages

Azure DevOps

Job description

Working Title: Power Apps Lead

Job Information

• Job ID: 94723
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes (Hybrid)
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/11/2026
• Closing Date: 06/24/2026
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota IT Services
• Division: Commerce
• Work Shift/Hours: Day Shift, Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 annually
• Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 5
• Classified: Yes
• Bargaining Unit: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Connect 700 Program: Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and improving the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State is committed to equity and inclusion and invests in employees with benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position serves the Minnesota Department of Commerce, supporting energy and telecom regulation and permitting, bank and insurance regulation, and regulatory issues around Minnesota’s energy sector. The MNIT Commerce team also supports the Public Utilities Commission and Boards.

As the Power Apps Lead, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the department’s digital landscape by designing innovative, scalable, and secure solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform. You will refine business requirements, craft comprehensive solution designs, and guide the development of Power Apps to replace legacy Microsoft Access applications. By driving the development cycle and collaborating closely with stakeholders and developers, you will ensure that solutions align with strategic goals, enhance workflows, and integrate seamlessly with other systems to maximize efficiency and data usability.

This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a bordering state, you must be within 50 miles of the primary work location.

Minimum Qualifications

Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).

• Design, develop, and implement Power Platform solutions, including workflows and integrations.
• Understand Power Platform security best practices, data governance, and compliance policies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, optimize workflows, and improve system performance.
• Web development.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, facilitating mutual understanding.
• Provide a customer‑focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution‑oriented problem‑solving.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for 18 months; a bachelor’s degree for 1 year; an associate’s degree for 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, or Dynamics 365.
• Experience with Power Pages or extensive web development.
• Experience with Power Fx, JavaScript, JSON .NET development.
• Knowledge of ETL processes, APIs, and external system integration using Power Platform connectors.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, or similar tools for source control, deployment pipelines, and release management.
• Design interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or Tableau.
• Monitor, debug, and optimize Power Platform applications for performance and efficiency.

Additional Requirements

• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and past state employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Other legally required checks

Benefits

As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

1. Paid vacation and sick leave.
2. 12 paid holidays each year.
3. Low‑cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, including fertility care, IVF, diabetes care, and dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
4. 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
5. Pension plan that provides income after working at least three years.
6. Employer paid life insurance.
7. Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
8. Tax‑free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
9. Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well‑being.

Support to help you reach your career goals: training, classes, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. We are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, familial status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email [e-mail].