Senior Programmer

Ansible Government Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ansible Government Solutions is seeking a Senior Programmer to support the VA Specialty Care Program Office. This position involves designing and implementing enterprise applications to enhance financial management and workflow automation using Microsoft Power Platform technologies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application development, particularly with Power Apps and SQL, and should demonstrate adaptability and strong analytical skills. U.S. Citizenship is required to obtain a Federal security clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of application development experience.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Power Platform.
• Experience with enterprise financial management applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise applications for VA Specialty Care programs.
• Convert legacy budget tools to Power Platform apps.
• Provide ongoing application support and maintenance.

Skills

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

Dataverse

SharePoint

SQL

Enterprise Application Development

Application Integration

Job description

Overview

Senior Programmer supports the VA Specialty Care Program Office by designing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing enterprise applications, financial management solutions, workflow automation capabilities, and business systems. The position focuses heavily on budget application modernization, process automation, system integration, and digital transformation initiatives utilizing Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft 365 technologies.

The work is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring strong clinical informatics expertise, adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to perform effectively under pressure during critical implementation and stabilization periods.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain enterprise applications supporting SCPO programs and initiatives
• Convert legacy Excel-based budget management tools into Power Platform solutions utilizing Dataverse, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and SharePoint
• Develop workflow automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and business processes
• Develop application integrations with authorized VA systems, including Oracle Health, VistA, CPRS, CDW, AACS, FMS, iFAMS, IFCAP, and VSSC
• Utilize SQL and relational database platforms to support application development and reporting requirements
• Create application architecture diagrams, data flow maps, technical designs, and system documentation
• Implement role-based access controls, security features, audit capabilities, and data integrity controls
• Develop and maintain production and sandbox environments for testing and quality assurance
• Create administrator guides, user documentation, training materials, and recorded training sessions
• Support OI&T review processes and ensure compliance with VA architecture, cybersecurity, and interoperability standards
• Provide ongoing application support, maintenance, enhancements, and knowledge transfer activities
• Lead modernization of existing Microsoft Excel-based budget management tools into enterprise Power Platform applications
• Design and implement funding request workflows, approval routing, budget tracking, and financial reporting capabilities
• Configure automated interfaces with authorized VA financial systems and enterprise data sources
• Develop capabilities supporting budget planning, fund distribution, commitments, obligations, expenditures, and available balance tracking

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of application development experience
• Strong expertise with:
  • Power Apps
  • Power Automate
  • Power BI
  • Dataverse
  • SharePoint
  • SQL and Relational Databases
• Experience developing enterprise financial, budgeting, resource management, or workflow applications
• Experience implementing automation, decision-support, or emerging business technology solutions in enterprise environments preferred
• Experience with application integration and process automation solutions
• Knowledge of application architecture, systems integration, software development methodologies, and enterprise platforms
• Experience implementing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions within enterprise environments
• Excellent analytical, technical, and communication skills
• Expertise with VHA systems, specifically VistA, CPRS, CDW, AACS, FMS, iFAMS, IFCAP, and VSSC
• U.S. Citizenship required. Must be eligible to obtain a Federal security clearance/NACI background investigation

All candidates must be able to

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.