Power Apps Software Developer

MDW Associates, LLC; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Retirement/401(k)

Flexible Leave Policy

Job summary

MDW Associates is seeking a Power Apps Software Developer to design, build, and optimize enterprise Power Platform solutions for NASA. This fully remote role focuses on secure, scalable apps using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI, with emphasis on governance, ALM, and collaboration across highly regulated environments.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, able to translate requirements into technical designs, manage JIRA tasks, and support UAT and releases while mentoring

Qualifications

• 2–5 years hands-on development with Power Platform.
• Experience delivering enterprise-grade Power Platform solutions under governance and security controls.
• Strong Power BI modeling skills (DAX, Power Query, RLS).
• Experience with ALM processes using solutions and pipelines (Dev/Test/Prod).
• Familiarity with Entra ID authentication and change-control processes.
• Ability to gather requirements, document PDDs, and manage JIRA tasks.
• Ability to obtain NASA Public Trust background.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize applications using Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, and Copilot Studio.
• Translate business requirements into designs, specs, PDDs, and JIRA items.
• Develop data models, Power Query logic, DAX, RLS, and optimized Dataverse schemas.
• Implement ALM using managed solutions, pipelines, and deployment planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine requirements, validate designs, and support UAT and releases.
• Apply governance standards including DLP policies and secure integration patterns.
• Test, troubleshoot, and optimize performance across Dev/Test/Prod environments.
• Document architectures, configurations, and deployment steps.
• Partner with platform admins to ensure reliability and security.
• Contribute to Communities of Practice with guides and reusable components.
• Mentor teammates and provide knowledge sharing.

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Power BI

Governance & security

ALM pipelines

JIRA

Entra ID

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

Azure

Job description

MDW Associates is seeking a Power Apps Software Developer to support the modernization, development, and sustainment of NASA's enterprise Power Platform, Power Apps solutions, and automation services. This role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing secure, scalable applications that advance digital transformation across the Agency. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on developer with experience in Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and Power BI, and thrives in collaborative, highly regulated enterprise environments.

This position is fully remote.

The Power Apps Software Developer may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Design, build, and enhance applications using Power Apps (canvas & model-driven), Power Automate, Dataverse, Power BI, and Copilot Studio.
• Translate business requirements into application designs, technical specifications, PDDs, and JIRA work items.
• Develop robust data models, Power Query logic, DAX calculations, RLS, and optimized Dataverse schemas to meet performance and security requirements.
• Implement application lifecycle management (ALM) using managed solutions, pipelines, deployment planning, environment strategies, and rollback procedures.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to refine requirements, validate designs, support UAT, coordinate releases, and manage delivery timelines.
• Apply NEAS governance standards when developing solutions, including connector rules, DLP policies, workspace best practices, and secure integration patterns.
• Perform solution testing, troubleshooting, performance tuning, diagnostics, and issue resolution across Dev/Test/Prod environments.
• Document solution architectures, configuration decisions, testing results, deployment steps, and operational procedures.
• Partner with platform administrators to ensure reliable service operations, strong security posture, and consistent application performance.
• Contribute to Communities of Practice by creating best‑practice guides, training materials, and reusable components.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and knowledge‑sharing to teammates and junior developers.

Required Experience/Skills

• 2-5 Years of Hands‑on development experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and related Power Platform technologies.
• Experience implementing enterprise‑grade Power Platform solutions under governance and security controls.
• Strong Power BI development and modeling skills (DAX, Power Query, RLS).
• Experience with Power Platform administration concepts such as NAMS roles, DLP policies, connector governance, gateways, and managed environments.
• Experience with ALM processes using solutions and pipelines (Dev/Test/Prod).
• Familiarity with Entra ID authentication, SSP documentation, ExpressRoute posture, and change‑control processes.
• Ability to gather requirements, develop PDDs, document technical needs, and manage tasks in JIRA.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to obtain and maintain a NASA Public Trust background investigation.

Desired Experience/Skills

• Experience with JIRA configuration, Agile delivery, and workflow management.
• Understanding of enterprise data services, cloud architecture, automation pipelines, and data governance concepts.
• Experience supporting NASA programs or working within NASA centers is a plus.
• Microsoft certifications is a plus (Power Platform, Power BI, Entra ID, Azure).

Education Requirement(s)

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Security Requirement(s)

• Public Trust - Candidates for this position must be submitted for a background investigation in order to satisfy government requirements.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our Core Capabilities Include

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial‑minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.