What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Analyst - Power App/Automate position at V.L.S. Systems, Inc?
Job Details
Role: Sr. Analyst - Power App/Automate
Location: Onsite - Richmond VA
Duration: 6 Months
Interview: Phone / Skype F2F
- This requires candidate to be on-site 3 - 5 days a week in Richmond, Virginia
Note:
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft PowerApps and Power Automate required.
Job Summary:
The Senior Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert and trainer in Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate within the Agency Business Integrated Solutions Division. This role is essential for empowering the Agency employees to leverage Microsoft s Power Platform tools for creating applications and developing automated workflows. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of these tools and experience in teaching others how to use them effectively. Candidate should be able to demonstrate their working knowledge of the tools during the interview process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct engaging Power Apps and Power Automate training sessions for employees at all levels, simplifying technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into customized Power Apps solutions and automated workflows.
- Lead workshops that encourage innovation and problem-solving skills while supporting users in app building and workflow creation.
- Provide guidance on best practices for Power Platform adoption, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including training guides and FAQs, ensuring resources are accessible and easy to follow.
- Serve as a technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle, offering support for teams implementing Power Apps and Power Automate solutions.
- Analyze existing workflows and business processes, identifying and recommending opportunities for automation using Power Automate.
- Integrate organizational change management practices into training and adoption strategies to ensure smooth transitions and high user engagement.
- Monitor and report on the success of training initiatives, providing insights to senior management for optimizing future training efforts.
Requirements:
- Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate, including building custom applications and creating automated workflows.
- Proven track record in delivering training and educational programs, effectively simplifying technical concepts for diverse audiences.
- Strong understanding of process analysis and improvement, with the ability to identify automation opportunities.
- Experience in translating business needs into technical solutions using Power Platform tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and drive results.
- Familiarity with change management principles to ensure smooth technology adoption.
- Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple training programs concurrently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant certifications in Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, or related Power Platform tools.
- Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
- Background in data analysis, database management, or data-driven decision-making.
- Understanding of governance and best practices for Power Platform implementation.
- Experience working within public sector or transportation-focused organizations is a plus.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience:
- IT Experience as a Senior Developer/Technical Lead - Required - 8 Years
- Experience in SharePoint Online, Microsoft Office 365 - Required - 5 Years
- Experience in designing, implementing, and migrating solutions utilizing Power Platforms, including all Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate (Flow) - Required - 3 Years
- Experience using PowerShell Scripting - Required - 4 Years
- Custom Development experience using .Net, JavaScript and C# - Required - 5 Years
- Experience using standard & premium connectors with PowerApps and Power Automate - Required - 3 Years
- Experience with MS Access and VBA to understand and redesign Power Apps - Required - 3 Years
- Developing Azure logic apps and functions providing support for Power Automate - Required - 3 Years
- Devops in Power Platform - Required - 2 Years
Question 1:
- Please confirm that candidate can interview and work on-site at Richmond, VA.
Question 2:
- Describe candidate's experience with high-visibility projects and how they effectively communicated with non-technical stakeholders
Question 3:
- Please describe the candidate's ability to navigate a very complex matrix organization with minimal supervision.
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