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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Power Platform Architect (Governance & Administration) - **Company:** NEXTPOINT ADVISORY LLC - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $176,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Information Leak Prevention, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Power BI, Microsoft Power Automate, Delivery Pipeline, Powerapps - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=09e2165c663ccd66 ## About the Role * Must currently reside and work within the United States. * Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. * Must be available for periodic onsite meetings in Dallas, Texas. * Background check and drug screening required. * Final candidates may be subject to employment verification and professional reference checks. * Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD deployment pipelines. * Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Compliance, and Information Protection. * Familiarity with Power Platform ALM best practices. * Microsoft Certifications such as PL-900, PL-200, PL-400, PL-600, AZ-104, or SC-300 preferred. ## Description NextPoint Advisory is seeking a Senior Power Platform Specialist to support a large-scale Microsoft Power Platform environment within a leading healthcare organization. This role is focused on platform governance, Dataverse administration, licensing optimization, operational stabilization, environment strategy, security controls, and platform remediation across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and related Microsoft Power Platform services. This is not a traditional Power Apps Developer role. We are seeking a hands-on administrator and governance specialist with experience supporting enterprise Power Platform environments at scale. 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