Power Platform Development Lead

The Power Platform Development Lead is responsible for performing highly advanced (senior-level) programming, development, technical and operational support for the Microsoft 365 Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Platform Center of Excellence, and SharePoint Online application. Oversees and gathers business requirements for new systems and for applications and upgrades or enhancements to existing applications. Oversees day-to-day activities of other development team members. Develops the standards and procedures for other programming staff and application teams in order to govern the use of Power Platform for application development. Develops and supports Power Platform governance and provides support and oversight of the platform. Develops and maintains team application roadmaps. Supports application lifecycle management in the platform. Develops new applications in the Power Platform and enhancements to existing applications. Manages multiple projects while performing oversight of work in progress and backlog work. Work is performed with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in carrying out the job functions and the mission of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to improve existing systems. Work outside normal hours may be necessary.

Must be willing to work from an HHS office designated by the hiring manager 3, or more, days per week located in Austin, TX.

Essential Job Functions (EJF):

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) programming, development, technical, and operational support for the Microsoft 365 Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Platform Center of Excellence, and SharePoint Online application. Oversees and gathers business requirements for new systems and for applications and upgrades or enhancements to existing applications. Oversees day-to-day activities of other development team members. Develops the standards and procedures for other programming staff and application teams in order to govern the use of Power Platform for application development. Develops and supports Power Platform governance and provides support and oversight of the platform. Develops and maintains team application roadmaps. Supports application lifecycle management in the platform. Develops new applications in the Power Platform and enhancements to existing applications. Manages multiple projects while performing oversight of work in progress and backlog work. Work is performed with minimal supervision and extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in carrying out the job functions and the mission of Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to improve existing systems. Work outside normal hours may be necessary. Estimates effort for new application development. (40%)

Communicates with various levels of customers and leadership regularly and provides timely updates to their requests. Ensures that all customer needs are promptly addressed, and questions and concerns are responded to in a timely manner while exercising the highest level of service and quality. Participates in regular team meetings, sprint planning, and prioritization meetings, and projects a positive can-do atmosphere towards the customer, other team members, and to leadership. Responsible for providing task-related input and timelines for team delivery roadmaps and solution estimations. (20%)

Responsible for providing input for system security controls and participating in periodic (annual or otherwise) audit-related processes. Responsible for participating in departmental/team interview sessions and providing session feedback to hiring panel. Responsible for providing analysis, review, and input on system needs and recommendations. (15%)

Performs knowledge transfer/knowledge sharing sessions for other team members. Assists IT Administrative Applications Director of Operations with team member system access, onboarding to applications and databases, and other duties as required. (15%)

Develops and provides routine status reports to IT Administrative Applications Director of Operations. Responsible for the creation and maintenance of other team process documentation, as needed. (10%)

Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Power Platform and SharePoint Online

Knowledge of application development in the Power Platform.

Knowledge of application lifecycle management.

Knowledge of agile software development methodology.

Knowledge of information technology standards, practices, and project lifecycle.

Knowledge of information technology equipment and computer systems.

Skill in solving diverse technology issues.

Skill in oral and written communications that convey technical analysis and data results in common business terms that management, executive, and non-technical customers can understand.

Skill in analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve complex technical issues in a multifaceted system environment.

Ability to be flexible and handle multiple priorities., Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business or a related field. Experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to four years.

Candidate has a minimum of 6 (six) years of IT experience supporting and developing a combination of Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform applications. Candidate has a minimum of 3 (three) years of experience working directly with Microsoft Power Platform.

Additional Information:

Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds. The offered salary will be determined in accordance with budgetary limits and the requirements of HHSC Human Resources Manual.

• Selected candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Selected candidate must be willing to work from an HHS office located in Austin, designated by the hiring manager.

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.