Power Platform Engineer - Contingent

Socket.dev; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive medical plans with EAP,

Company Paid Short-term and Long-Term

Traditional and Roth 401(K) plans

Professional development up to $2,500/

Paid Flexible Time Off

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Phoenix Group of Virginia seeks a Power Platform Engineer to develop low-code apps and automations using Power Platform and related tools. Beyond development, the engineer leads testing and validation for defined functional areas to ensure high-quality, reliable solutions.

The role requires onsite collaboration with shipbuilding stakeholders, adherence to security and data governance policies, and U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a U.S. SECRET clearance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of full-time work experience developing systems in Power Apps and Power Automate
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. SECRET clearance
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain scalable, high-quality apps and automations
• Test apps and flows to ensure stability
• Collaborate with the Development team and stakeholders
• Adhere to industry best practices and standards
• Identifying cross-app or cross flow impacts from changes
• Balance user requirements with platform limitations
• Ensures compliance with security, data governance, and organizational policies
• Anticipate and address potential automation or system conflicts

Skills

Power Platform development

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communicator

Cross-team collaboration

Security & governance awareness

Strong writing skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

**** This position is contingent on a future contract award ***

The Power Platform Engineer develops low-code applications and workflows using the Microsoft Power Platform and adjacent tooling. In addition to development, the Power Platform Engineer owns and executes testing and validation for defined functional areas. This role is essential in balancing operational efficiency of custom app and automation development with deliverable quality.

Position Summary

The Power Platform Engineer builds low‑code applications and workflows using Microsoft Power Platform and related tools. Beyond development, the engineer leads testing and validation for assigned functional areas. This role ensures a balance between efficient custom app and automation delivery and maintaining high-quality, reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and maintain scalable, high-quality apps and automations
• Test apps and flows to ensure stability
• Collaborate with the Development team and stakeholders
• Adhere to industry best practices and standards
• Identifying cross-app or cross flow impacts from changes
• Balance user requirements with platform limitations
• Ensures compliance with security, data governance, and organizational policies
• Anticipate and address potential automation or system conflicts

Required Qualifications

• 1+ years of full-time work experience developing systems in Power Apps and Power Automate
• Must have ability to obtain and maintain U.S. SECRET clearance
• Must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship

Core Competencies

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and writing skills
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely to technical and nontechnical users
• Knowledgeable of information contained in Microsoft Power Platform courses (PL-200, PL-400, PL-7001, PL-7002)
• Ability to liaise between the Government, Military, and Contractor Representatives, and Organizations.
• Strong organizational skills.

Tools / Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Onsite: Office environment

Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Walking and standing are often necessary in carrying out job duties

Visual acuity for viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; analyzing code

Direct interaction with shipboard personnel, planners, and shipbuilder teams

Security Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance

U.S. citizenship required

Phoenix Group of Virginia Offers

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive medical plans with Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and dental and vision coverage options
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Traditional and Roth 401(K) plans
• Professional development including up to $2,500/year reimbursement for pre-approved courses, trainings, continued education, and/or certifications
• Paid Flexible Time Off
  • 9 paid holidays