Lead Analyst - Power App and Automate
DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Lead Analyst - Power App and Automate for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA
*This position is hybrid; 3 days per week are onsite
Job Description:
The Lead Analyst – Power Apps and Automate will support and optimize Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate solutions, serving as the lead analyst within a team of analysts within the Business Integrated Solutions Division. This role requires advanced expertise in Microsoft Power Platform technologies to enhance business processes, improve operational efficiency, and provide ongoing technical support. This position will be allocated 70% to hands-on technical analysis and 30% to leadership and supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Support Microsoft Power Apps and Automate Solutions (70%)
- Develop, enhance, and maintain Power Apps solutions to improve workflow automation and efficiency.
- Design, implement, and support Power Automate processes, integrating automation solutions with business operations.
- Provide technical support, including managing and resolving support tickets related to Power Apps and Automate.
- Assist in building tier 1 applications and contribute to tier 2 app development using premium connectors.
- Analyze system performance and optimize applications for scalability and security.
- Create and maintain Power BI dashboards to track automation effectiveness.
Leadership and Team Guidance (30%)
- Act as the lead analyst, guiding and mentoring a team of analysts working on Power Apps and Automate solutions.
- Ensure best practices in Power Platform development and optimization are followed across the analyst team.
- Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of solutions with organizational goals.
- Provide training and knowledge-sharing sessions to enhance the team’s Power Platform capabilities.
- Present insights, recommendations, and progress updates to leadership.
Experience & Qualifications:
- 7+ years in business/application analysis, automation solutions, or Power Platform development.
- Proven expertise in Power Apps and Power Automate, including enterprise-scale deployment and optimization.
- Extensive experience supporting and enhancing low-code/no-code applications in complex environments.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, Canvas App, Power BI, and Azure integrations.
- Strong knowledge of application lifecycle management, low-code development, and cloud technologies.
- Experience with Application Performance Monitoring (APM) tools for Microsoft Power Platform solutions.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and support a team of analysts while maintaining a hands-on technical approach.
- Expertise in translating technical capabilities into actionable business strategies.
Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Certifications in Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, or related technologies are highly desirable.
Required Skills:
- 8 Years - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- 8 Years - Engineering business process improvement resulting in streamlined and effective processes with a mind towards automated solutions.
- 5 Years - Leading, delegating, motivating, and obtaining desired results.
- 5 Years - Work with business units to assess complex business functions and processes.
- 5 Years - Negotiate, mediate, settle disputes equitably, and handle difficult situations diplomatically.
- 7 Years - Advanced Microsoft Power App and Automate experience
This opportunity is available on a corp to corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401K program available for employees after 6 months.