Senior Power Apps Developer & Automation Leader

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Developer to design, build, and maintain advanced Power Apps solutions across EIDS and DHMSM programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on development and integration with Power Automate, Power BI, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft 365 to support program operations and leadership decision-making. You will collaborate with multiple teams to translate business needs into scalable, secure applications, generate insights, and deliver

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of hands-on experience delivering Microsoft Power Platform solutions in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong demonstrated experience designing and developing Microsoft Power Apps, including complex applications used by business or program teams.
• Experience integrating Power Apps with Power Automate, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Azure DevOps, and other data sources.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and improve Power Apps performance, usability, and maintainability.
• Experience building Power BI dashboards using multiple data sources.
• Experience integrating Microsoft Azure DevOps with Power Platform solutions for reporting, workflow, or metrics.
• Working knowledge of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), particularly portfolio and execution concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple development priorities and work across different teams or programs.
• Ability to translate business needs into clear and effective technical solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain advanced Microsoft Power Apps solutions
• Serve as a strong hands-on Power Apps developer capable of independently translating business requirements into working applications
• Support applications used to manage products, projects, documentation, portfolio activities, and operational workflows
• Manage and prioritize Power Apps development backlogs and deliver enhancements iteratively
• Integrate Power Apps with Microsoft 365, Power Automate, Power BI, Azure DevOps, and other approved data sources
• Troubleshoot application performance, usability, data, and integration issues
• Design solutions that are scalable, maintainable, and easy for program teams to use
• Apply sound practices for application security, permissions, data access, and lifecycle management
• Develop Power Automate workflows to connect applications, data, and business processes
• Automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual effort across program workflows
• Build reliable and maintainable automation that supports Power Apps and other Microsoft-based solutions
• Troubleshoot workflow failures and improve existing automations as business needs evolve
• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards using data from multiple sources
• Connect Power BI to Microsoft Azure DevOps and other systems to support portfolio and execution reporting
• Perform data transformation, modeling, and validation to ensure accuracy and reliability
• Create clear visualizations that translate program data into useful information for leadership and delivery teams
• Support reporting requirements that complement Power Apps and broader Power Platform solutions
• Use Microsoft Azure DevOps as a data source and integration point for Power Platform solutions
• Develop applications and reporting that support portfolio management, delivery tracking, backlog management, and performance measurement
• Apply a strong technical understanding of Azure DevOps data structures, work items, and reporting capabilities
• Help connect Azure DevOps information with Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI where appropriate
• Support Power Platform needs across both EIDS and DHMSM
• Work with stakeholders across multiple teams to understand, prioritize, and deliver requirements
• Balance competing priorities and adjust work as program needs change
• Build solutions that can be used across teams when common requirements or opportunities exist
• Maintain clear visibility into work in progress, dependencies, risks, and expected delivery timelines
• Design applications and reporting aligned with SAFe concepts, particularly portfolio management and execution tracking
• Support leadership visibility into priorities, capacity, schedules, dependencies, and delivery
• Apply SAFe and portfolio context when designing solutions so that applications and reporting are relevant to actual program operations
• Work closely with program teams, analysts, product owners, and leadership to gather and refine requirements
• Translate business needs into clear technical solutions without requiring stakeholders to define the technical approach
• Demonstrate solutions, incorporate feedback, and refine applications as requirements evolve
• Provide documentation and guidance to support adoption and long-term maintenance
• Help teams transition to new applications, reporting, and automated workflows
• Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• SAFe certification

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Azure DevOps

SAFe

Microsoft 365

Data analysis

Job description

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Microsoft Power Platform Developer to design, build, and maintain advanced Power Apps solutions across EIDS and DHMSM programs.

The role emphasizes hands-on development and integration with Power Automate, Power BI, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft 365 to support program operations and leadership decision-making. You will collaborate with multiple teams to translate business needs into scalable, secure applications, generate insights, and deliver