About the role

What will you do at Phoenix Group of Virginia?

**** 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

Which skills does this role require?

Power AppsPower AutomateMicrosoft Power PlatformLow-code developmentSystem testingData governanceSecurity complianceAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingTechnical communicationDocumentationAutomationWorkflow designStakeholder collaborationPower PlatformLow-codeMicrosoft Office SuiteSecurity clearancePL-200PL-400PL-7001PL-7002Software developmentValidationTechnical documentationComplianceU.S. Citizenship

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