Power Platform & Automation Solutions Consultant

Guidehouse; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Power Platform Developer to support a front-office modernization for a federal DOW client. You will design and build document management, automated workflows, AI configurations, and data capabilities across Microsoft 365 and Power Platform in an agile team.

The role requires hands-on experience with Canvas Apps, Model Driven Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint, plus security controls and RBAC.

Qualifications

• Minimum of SIX years of professional experience.
• Minimum of TWO years delivering Power Platform solutions.
• Active SECRET clearance and suitability for federal work.
• Ability to commute to client site up to 4x/week.
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience building Canvas Apps, Model Driven Apps, and Power Automate workflows.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Power Automate workflows for inbox-driven task identification, action item routing, multi-step approvals, and exception handling.
• Automate document detection, ingestion, and periodic summarization into SharePoint for centralized knowledge management.
• Design and configure SharePoint as a centralized repository for documents, meeting records, and institutional knowledge.
• Build Canvas Apps for intake tools and embed automation in lieu of standard forms.
• Connect Canvas Apps to Dataverse, SharePoint, and third‑party data via connectors and APIs.
• Implement RBAC and security controls; configure AI Builder/Copilot Studio/Azure AI for forecasting and summaries.
• Support Power BI dashboards for executive visibility into metrics and sprint progress.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and translate requirements into sprint-ready tasks.

Skills

Power Automate

Canvas Apps

Model Driven Apps

Dataverse

SharePoint

Power BI

AI Builder

Copilot Studio

Azure AI

Microsoft Forms

RBAC

Agile

Sprint Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

SharePoint

Job description

Job Family:

SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a Power Platform Developer and an Innovation Specialist to support a front-office modernization effort for a federal DOW client. This role is responsible for designing and building the document management architecture, automated workflows, AI agent configurations, and data capabilities that span a multi-milestone delivery program. The position operates within a lean, agile sprint-based team and requires the ability to translate executive workflows into actionable, testable increments of capability across the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain Power Automate workflows for inbox-driven task identification, action item routing, multi-step approvals, and exception handling

• Automate document detection, ingestion, and periodic summarization into SharePoint to support centralized knowledge management

• Design and configure SharePoint as a centralized repository for document retention, meeting records, briefs, and institutional knowledge

• Build Microsoft Forms-based or Canvas App-based intake tools for standardized capture and routing of meeting requests and action items

• Design and build Canvas Apps providing tailored, intuitive user experiences with guided workflows and embedded automation in lieu of standard form-based tools

• Connect Canvas Apps to Dataverse, SharePoint, and third-party data sources via connectors and custom APIs

• Implement RBAC, row-level security, and table permissions

• Configure AI Builder, Copilot Studio, or Azure AI capabilities to support predictive task modeling, document summarization, and AI-assisted meeting documentation

• Support integration of Power BI dashboards for executive visibility into operational metrics and sprint progress

• Modernize manual, email-based, and document-driven front office processes through targeted automation

• Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, milestone reviews, and retrospectives within an agile delivery cadence

• Collaborate with the Business Systems Analyst to translate business requirements and current-state process documentation into sprint-ready development tasks

• Ensure all solutions operate within the DON’s approved technology environment, minimizing security, accreditation, and sustainment risk

What You Will Need:

• Minimum of SIX (6) years of professional experience

• Minimum of TWO (2) years delivering Power Platform solutions

• Clearance: Active and Maintained SECRET Clearance

• Selected Candidate must be able to commute to the client site up to 4x/week

• Citizenship: US Citizenship is contractually required

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience

• Hands-on experience building Canvas Apps, Model Driven Apps, and Power Automate workflows end-to-end, including intake, routing, approval, and notification patterns

• Experience configuring SharePoint as a structured document repository, including metadata, libraries, and permissions

• Familiarity with Microsoft Forms and its integration with Power Automate for intake and routing scenarios

• Ability to build polished, production-ready UI/UX for non-technical executives and front office users

• Ability to work effectively within an agile sprint model, including participation in planning, reviews, and iterative delivery

• Ability to collaborate directly with stakeholders, including requirements gathering, demos, and milestone reviews

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Prior federal or DOW environment experience

• Experience with AI Builder, Copilot Studio, or Azure AI for document summarization, classification, or task prediction

• Power BI dashboard development and integration with Power Platform data sources

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 G5 licensing and available capabilities

• Azure infrastructure or architecture knowledge

• Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and environment management

• Azure DevOps and Git source control

• API and third-party integration experience

The annual salary range for this position is $92,000.00-$153,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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