Power Platform Business Analyst

Job: Power Platform Business Analyst (3+ Years Experience)
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Clearance: ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
Employment Type: Full-Time

Who We Are
Management Solutions LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners’ most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions.
We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.

Why Join Our Team
At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Power Platform Business Analyst to support clients primarily across the Defense and Energy sectors. This role is designed for professionals with 3+ years of experience developing enterprise low-code solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform. The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, Power BI dashboards, and Dataverse solutions that improve business processes and support mission-critical operations.
In this position, you will collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to design and implement scalable Power Platform solutions that automate workflows, modernize business processes, and improve operational efficiency across commercial, state, and federal environments. You will also support application lifecycle management (ALM), system integrations, and data governance while ensuring solutions comply with organizational security and development standards.

Key Responsibilities
· Design, develop, test, and maintain Canvas and Model-Driven Power Apps that support business operations.
· Develop automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline business processes and eliminate manual tasks.
· Design, configure, and maintain Microsoft Dataverse tables, relationships, business rules, forms, views, and security roles.
· Develop Power BI reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights for business and technical stakeholders.
· Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into scalable Power Platform solutions.
· Configure and customize SharePoint Online to support application functionality and document management.
· Develop and optimize Power Fx formulas, expressions, and reusable application components.
· Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft 365 services and external systems using REST APIs, custom connectors, and standard connectors.
· Perform application testing, troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization.
· Support data migration, data validation, and data quality initiatives involving Dataverse and other enterprise data sources.
· Participate in solution deployment, application lifecycle management (ALM), and environment management using Microsoft Power Platform pipelines or Azure DevOps.
· Ensure solutions comply with organizational security, governance, accessibility, and data management standards.
· Create technical documentation, deployment guides, and application support documentation.
· Collaborate with project managers, architects, and technical teams throughout the software development lifecycle

Required Qualifications:
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, software engineering, business systems, engineering, or a related field.
· An equivalent combination of relevant education, professional certifications, and directly applicable experience may be considered in place of a degree.
· Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power BI, business analysis, Agile, or process improvement certifications are preferred.

Experience
· 3+ years of relevant experience in business intelligence, data analytics, reporting, or data visualization.

Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance.

Technical Skills
· Strong experience developing solutions using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven Apps).
· Strong experience developing workflows using Power Automate.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Dataverse, including table design, relationships, business rules, forms, views, security roles, and data management.
· Experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI.
· Experience configuring SharePoint Online as part of Power Platform solutions.
· Experience using Power Fx, Power Query, and DAX.
· Proficiency in SQL for querying, validating, and transforming relational data.
· Experience integrating Power Platform solutions with REST APIs, Microsoft Graph, and other enterprise applications.
· Experience with Microsoft 365 services, including SharePoint Online, Teams, and Outlook integrations.
· Understanding of application lifecycle management (ALM), solution deployment, and environment management.
· Experience working with source control and Azure DevOps or Git.
· Understanding of data governance, security models, and role-based access control within the Power Platform.
· Experience leading discovery, process-mapping, requirements, and solutioning sessions with business and technical stakeholders.
· Ability to implement end-to-end solutions across design, development, testing, deployment, training, and production support.
· Experience demonstrating solutions, gathering feedback, and clearly connecting delivered capabilities to client outcomes and business value.
· Understanding of application lifecycle management, and enterprise deployment practices. Experience troubleshooting application performance and resolving production issues.

Professional Skills
· Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
· Experience supporting federal government clients or regulated industries is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
· Experience supporting federal government, public-sector, regulated-industry, or enterprise clients.
· Experience developing solutions for project management, program management, acquisition, operations, service delivery, or administrative processes.
· Experience with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Functions, Azure API Management, or Microsoft Fabric.
· Experience integrating Power Platform solutions with Dynamics 365 or other enterprise systems.
· Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, iterative delivery, human-centered design, or product development practices.
· Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements and accessible solution design.

Work Authorization
U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract and/or security clearance requirements.

Working Conditions
This position is based in Knoxville; TN. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods and operate standard office equipment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the Law.
Management Solutions is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.

Disclaimer
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
 

Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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