Power Platform Engineer

Texas A&M International; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Ibrido; USD 78.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

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Health insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks a Power Platform Engineer/Systems Analyst VI to design, implement, and govern Power Platform solutions across the agency. The role focuses on enterprise architecture, cloud integration, and security, aligning with CTO roadmaps and program objectives.

The position requires deep knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and associated Azure/Microsoft 365 services, with extensive collaboration across IT groups and vendor partners.

Competenze

• Must have 7 years working in IT.
• Must have at least 3 years working with Power Platform.
• Experience designing enterprise-level Power Platform solutions preferred.

Mansioni

• Define and govern Power Platform solutions across agency systems.
• Lead architecture efforts for enterprise and program-specific Power Platform implementations.
• Collaborate with IT groups to ensure security, governance, and lifecycle management.

Conoscenze

Power Platform

Enterprise architecture

Project management

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Strumenti

Power Apps

Power Automate

Dataverse

Descrizione del lavoro

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Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

• Functional Title: Power Platform Engineer
• Job Title: Systems Analyst VI
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICE
• Posting Number: 19948
• Closing Date: 10/10/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Computer and Mathematical
• Salary Range: $7,015.16-$10,333.33
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-27
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework:
• Travel:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Facility Location:
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
• Other Locations:
• MOS Codes: 0171,8848,8858,181X,182X,1D7X1,255A,255S,25B,25D,25H,26B,62E,681X,682X,781X,CTI,CTM,CTR,CYB10,CYB11
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This position is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents.

This onsite role requires the selected candidate to work from an HHS office in Austin, Texas.

Power Platform & Application Engineer focuses on the development of HHS business, application, information, automation, solutions, and technology roadmaps for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). This position requires a strong understanding of primary Health and Human Services (HHS) business processes, technical aspects of enterprise architecture domains, and various architecture disciplines including cloud, business, infrastructure, applications, data, security, and low-code platforms.

This positiondeterminespriority business needs and recommends specific solutions and technologies for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives across the HHS enterprise. Responsibilities include architecture and governance for Microsoft Power Platform capabilities such as Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse, and related analytics/integration patterns, ensuring solutions align with enterprise standards, security, compliance, data protection, and application lifecycle management requirements.

The position leads initiatives using project management best practices and industry architecture frameworks. The Architect leads design efforts, defines end-to-end architectures, oversees and performs research studies and presentations that include recommendations and implementation guidance, formulates logical descriptions of problems, and recommends optimum solutions. This role works with other IT groups in defining architectures and leading projects that cross functional agency systems and other state entities, requiring coordination, planning, and scheduling during transition, development, and implementation stages. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Serves as Architect for defining enterprise portfolio roadmaps that meet specific business needs, including low-code/no-code and workflow automation opportunities using Microsoft Power Platform and related enterprise application technologies. Conducts and oversees studies and the preparation of initiative reports that include findings, presentations, recommendations, and implementation guidance; formulates logical descriptions of problems; and devisesoptimumsolutions. Prepares As-Is, To-Be, gap analysis, SWOTs, charts, diagrams, and tables depicting current and proposed systems in terms of costs, benefits derived, and tasksaccomplished. Plans andschedulesstudies and system implementations.(25%)

Drives and leads initiatives that cross functional agency systems, other IT groups, and other state entities requiring coordination, planning, and scheduling during project development and implementation stages. Provides options in the determination and implementation of architectural solutions, including enterprise and program-specific solutions built using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse, and related Azure/Microsoft 365 services whereappropriate. Supports both IT-developed and governed business-developed solutions in alignment with agency standards and support models.(25%).

Evaluates current and future solutions, applications, automation technologies, and low-code platforms andestablishesoverall requirements and planningobjectives. Providesexpertisein the development of agency IT operations andmanagementinformation system plans. Oversees development and revision of design procedures, test procedures, quality standards, environment strategies, andapplicationlifecycle management practices for enterprise and Power Platform solutions.(15%).

Plays a critical role in translating business strategy into technical strategy and defining end-to-end architectures that support agency priorities. Provides architecturalexpertiseon strategic planning actions and policy decisions related to agency systems, including governance, security, compliance, data loss prevention, and operational guardrails for Power Platform and related services. Makes recommendations concerning the direction of agency computer and management information systems and analyzes disaster recovery responsibilities and procedures.(15%).

Articulates desired future state, understands current state,identifiesgaps between the two states, and develops approaches to close these gaps. Collaborates with HHS IT groups on architecture recommendations andassistsin the preparation of information technology planning and justification. Supports solution governance, reusablecomponentstrategies, standards development, and community-of-practice enablement for enterprise platforms including Power Platform.

(10%)

Performs other duties as assigned (10%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of emerging solutions, applications and technologies, critical thinking and communication skills

Knowledge of existing and emerging solutions,applicationsand technologies and how they can best be implemented to support the business drivers for the HHS enterprise

Knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform capabilities including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse, environments, connectors, and Power BI integration

Knowledge of Power Platform governance, including environment strategy, data loss prevention, security controls, co-ownership, and operational oversight.

Knowledge of application lifecycle management (ALM) and solution deployment practices for low-code and enterprise application platforms.

Knowledge of enterprise architecture standards, reusablecomponentstrategy, and platform adoption/governance models.

Skill in designing and governing enterprise low-code solutions and automation platforms.

Skill in evaluating when to use Power Platform versus custom development or other enterprise application approaches.

Skill in translating businessprocessneeds into governed application, workflow, automation, and reporting solutions.

Skill in attention to detail

Skill in effective written and oral communication

Skill in effective leadership and decision-making

Skill in analysis and interpretation of large, complex IT/technology products and services

Skill in influencing, negotiation, mediation, and problem resolution

Ability to direct and organize program activities

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities under pressure

Ability to work occasional overtime and a flexible schedule as needed to meet work objectives and deadlines

Ability to establish and evaluate program policies, procedures, goals and objectives that support the strategic plan

Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions

Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, organize and set priorities, and meet deadlines

Ability to logically assemble and evaluate information

Ability to prepare concise reports and analyze complex information

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability toestablishand maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers,staffand others

Ability to organize complex technology solutions,thatincludespecific technology deliverables, roadmaps, operationalrequirementsand budgets impacts

Ability to create cloud base architectural patterns and solutions at an enterprise level

Ability to define standards, patterns, and guardrails for both IT-developed and business-developed Power Platform solutions.

Ability to align Power Platform solutions with enterprise security, compliance, data protection, and operational support requirements.

Ability toestablishreusable patterns and scalable governance models for low-code platforms across multiple program areas.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications

None

Initial Screening Criteria

Must have 7 years working in IT.

Must have at least 3 years working with Power Platform

Additional Information

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Selected candidate must be willing to commute to the office on the required days.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions .

ADA Accommodations

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer

This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.