PowerPlatform Developer with Security Clearance

US Citizenship and a minimum of a currently active Secret or above is REQUIRED for this role. Eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret clearance is also required. PowerPlatform Developer Location: Washington, DC (fully on-site)
Term: 3+ years remaining on current contract. We have an opportunity available for a PowerPlatform Developer to support our Government Services team to help modernize mission-critical applications at the U.S. Department of State. You'll evaluate existing .NET and SharePoint apps, reimagine them through Power Platform, and guide users toward intuitive, future-ready solutions that empower the mission. Responsibilities:
• Assess & Strategize: Analyze legacy apps (primarily .NET and SharePoint) to determine modernization paths—refactor, rebuild, or replace using Power Platform.
• Design & Develop: Create end-to-end Power Apps and Power Automate workflows leveraging Dataverse, M365, and external data sources.
• Prototype with Purpose: Build quick, functional proofs of concept that demonstrate the “art of the possible” with low-code innovation.
• Enable & Empower: Support business users and citizen developers to extend, maintain, and optimize their apps.
• Document & Educate: Produce clear, concise documentation and deliver hands-on training to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Champion Best Practices: Lead by example—ensure your builds follow scalable architecture, strong UX/UI design, data governance, and security compliance.
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Qualifications
• 5+ years in IT solution development, including 2+ years focused on Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate)
• Proven experience modernizing legacy applications and integrating APIs or enterprise data sources
• Deep knowledge of Power Fx, Dataverse schema design, and solution architecture
• Strong mentoring and communication skills—comfortable coaching users through app maintenance
• Familiarity with M365, Power BI, and basic scripting (PowerShell, JavaScript)
• Must have active Secret clearance
Required Certifications:
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate Preferred Skills
• Experience supporting federal or high-compliance environments
• Understanding of Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Knowledge of SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
• A good eye for clean, intuitive UX/UI design
• Preferred Certifications:
o Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
o Scrum Alliance: Certified Scrum Developer