Power Platform Developer

Job Description:

This is an on-site position located at Fort Washington, MD.

Directly support the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) and the Concept Development Management Office, Enterprise Operations (CDME). The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing applications using Microsoft Power Platform products: Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Automate among others. This developer will work with program management, senior leadership (SES), contracts personnel, senior technical personnel, and other functional support organizations to create and support business applications, reports, and workflows with a Power Platform solution. This role will span all areas of technology delivery including but not limited to: requirements gathering, solution design and development, testing and support.
Work Model:

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration. Consistent with government and industry standards that support a more fulsome return to in-office culture, ISA supports our clients and provides a working environment that promotes professional development opportunities through peer engagement and face-to-face mentoring. The ability to meet across teams at the office and cross-pollinate information is critical to our success.
Responsibilities:

The Developer leverages expertise in Microsoft Office and PowerTools to streamline workflows while providing operational and technical support for the organization's server, network, and cloud environments, including Active Directory, virtualization platforms, firewalls, and collaboration tools, with a focus on maintaining system reliability, supporting infrastructure improvements, and ensuring secure IT operations across the enterprise. The Technical Specialist monitors system health, manages user access, implements security updates, identifies potential vulnerabilities or operational issues, and participates in the deployment and configuration of new technologies, system upgrades, and software implementations, including testing, documentation, and user support. The Technical Specialist also delivers Tier 2 and Tier 3 technical support by diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues while minimizing operational disruption, maintains technical documentation such as system configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and disaster recovery processes, and assists with IT asset lifecycle management, vendor coordination, and procurement support under senior technical leadership. The Technical Specialist contributes technical insight toward evaluating emerging technologies and improving operational processes that support both business and security objectives.
Duties:

• Understand and translate business requirements into well-architected solutions using Microsoft Power Platform
• Collaborate and engage with SMEs and Domain experts to gain full understanding of business needs and requirements for every client
• Develop and support custom solutions and interfaces using Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and RPA
• Design end-to-end solutions that improve collaboration, productivity, and knowledge sharing using low and no code solutions
• Utilize connectors, leverage AI Builder, design Power BI reports and dashboards, build Power Apps and portals, and leverage Power Automate to create business process flows
• Design and create database models
• Participate/Lead technical design sessions; collect, analyze, identify, and document functional requirements that meet the client's needs
• Embed Power Platform components in Teams, SharePoint, web applications and more
• Govern, address, and remediate security vulnerability findings in Power Platform
• Install and configure data gateways
• Development of Azure logic apps and Azure functions to extend Power Platform capabilities
• Perform unit testing and resolve issues in a timely fashion
• Document and demonstrate solutions though flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, user guide, and more
• Be imaginative, enthusiastic, courageous; show high creativity and initiative and deliver new approaches to solutions.

Other Duties:

Duties, responsibilities, and activities can change at any time based on position requirements. These changes will be communicated by your supervisor.
Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Agile Software Development Experience
• Exposure to enterprise planning and delivery tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining documentation, frameworks, and strategies as they relate to Power Platform Products
• Background in data warehouse design (dimensional modeling) and data mining
• Knowledge of SQL Server, SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Dataverse
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a high pressure, time sensitive environment
• Ability to collaborate with clients and deliver quality results
• Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort in both large and small audiences

Clearance Required:

Applicants must have at least an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a clearance at the TS/SCI level. Preference will be given to those who have an active TS/SCI clearance. Applicants must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status upon hiring. All ISA employees are required to uphold and maintain trustworthiness and suitability requirements of the U.S. federal government.

OR

As a condition of employment, ISA employees are expected to have or be eligible for a Secret-level security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Applicants must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status upon hiring. All ISA employees are required to uphold and maintain trustworthiness and suitability requirements of the U.S. federal government.
Experience Required:

Experience should include but is not limited to working knowledge of:

• 3-5 years' experience working with IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, and cloud environments
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 GCC-High, Azure Government, and secure cloud platforms
• Strong working knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and FedRAMP compliance requirements
• Experience developing and enforcing IT policies, Standard Operating Procedures, and documentation for secure operations
• Familiarity with System Security Plans, POA&Ms, and audit readiness
• Skilled in network administration and troubleshooting, including firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint support
• Ability to provide hands-on local IT support and user services
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, Engineering, or equivalent experience. A master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• For senior levels, relevant experience in a managerial position is an added advantage.

Certification:

Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification requirements, such as one of the following:

• CompTIA Security+ CE
• CySA+
• GSEC
• SSCP

Additional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Microsoft 365/Azure, PMP, Desired Power Platform Fundamentals Certification, or Certified CMMC Professional (CCP)) are strongly preferred
Compensation:

At ISA, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include 401(k) matching, PTO, paid Federal holidays, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, FSA/HSA options, professional development opportunities, and work-life programs. Our annual review program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in ISA's full benefit program. Part-time employees that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting .

Salary at ISA is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The salary range for this position varies dependent on years of experience, relevant certifications and education. Salary is just one component of ISA's total compensation package for employees.