Power Platform Automation Specialist
PDS Defense, Inc.
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Job summary
PDS Defense, Inc. in Hampton, VA is seeking a Power Platform Automation Specialist to drive digital transformation. You will automate processes across Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain, reducing paper use and increasing data accuracy.
The role focuses on designing workflows with Power Automate, building apps with Power Apps, and leveraging SharePoint and Microsoft 365 to store data. Strong collaboration and project management skills are essential.
Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft Power Automate and Power Apps.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint Lists and Microsoft 365.
- Ability to translate business requirements into automated workflows.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Design and build automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate.
- Develop digital forms and applications using Microsoft Power Apps.
- Create approval workflows, notifications, reminders, and status tracking.
- Utilize SharePoint Lists and Microsoft 365 tools to manage workflow data.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline and simplify business processes.
- Test, implement, and support new digital solutions.
- Create dashboards and reports to track workflow performance.
- Train users and develop process documentation.
- Drive continuous improvement and digitization initiatives across the site.
Skills
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Job description
Job ID#:
225649
Job Category:
Administrative/Clerical
Position Type:
Associate - W2
Duration:
6 Months
Shift:
1
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Hampton, VA $22.25/Hour Contract Position Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM 1-Hour Unpaid Lunch
Are you passionate about automating processes and building innovative solutions with Microsoft Power Platform? PDS Defense is seeking a Power Platform Automation Specialist to support a major digital process transformation initiative at our Hampton, VA location.
In this hands-on role, you'll partner with teams across Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Quality to eliminate paper-based processes and create efficient digital workflows that improve productivity, visibility, and data accuracy.
- Design and build automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate
- Develop digital forms and applications using Microsoft Power Apps
- Create approval workflows, notifications, reminders, and status tracking
- Utilize SharePoint Lists and Microsoft 365 tools to manage workflow data
- Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline and simplify business processes
- Test, implement, and support new digital solutions
- Create dashboards and reports to track workflow performance
- Train users and develop process documentation
- Drive continuous improvement and digitization initiatives across the site
- New Item Number / Job Packet Process
- Ferguson Material Requests / Spot Buys
- Orange Cards
- Risk Release Forms
- Additional high-impact business process automation projects
- Experience with Microsoft Power Automate
- Experience developing solutions in Microsoft Power Apps
- Working knowledge of SharePoint Lists and Microsoft 365
- Ability to translate business requirements into automated workflows
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Power BI and Dashboard Development
- Microsoft Forms
- Process Mapping & Continuous Improvement
- Automated Approval Workflow Design
- Manufacturing Environment Experience
- Lean Manufacturing Knowledge
- Process Documentation & Work Instruction Development
- Reduced administrative workload
- Faster approvals and process cycle times
- Elimination of paper-based workflows
- Improved process visibility and reporting
- Enhanced data accuracy and standardization
- Strong audit trails and approval controls
- Sustainable, scalable digital solutions
Benefits vary by contract assignment and may include:
- Direct Deposit
- Medical Coverage Options
- 401(k)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Skills Training
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Free Career Counseling Services
- DailyPay (where available)
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
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