Management Analyst (Power Platform Specialist) - Blackstone VA

Summary

Ho-Chunk Inc. Management Services (HCIMS) is seeking a full-time Management Analyst. The position is based at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC) in Blackstone, VA.

Essential Functions

• Analyzes management information requirements to develop program or administrative reporting systems including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology
• Analyzes administrative processes and/or office programs
• Writes reports, letters, and other documents with recommendations for management programs, policies and activities
• Affords assistance with the development of new or revised management systems or procedures to facilitate the operation of programs within established guidelines
• Performs administrative and financial analysis
• Provides research, spreadsheet development, data collection, and analysis
• Prepares various recurring reports such as monthly, quarterly, cumulative semi-annual and cumulative annual reports
• Provides day-to-day support in diverse program activities and projects
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Design, Develop, and Maintain Solutions

• Designs, develops, and maintains Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate workflows, SharePoint integrations, and Dataverse data structures to support business operations
• Collaborates with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into technical solutions, and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and productivity
• Supports application support, troubleshooting, reporting, documentation, user training, and data analysis while supporting multiple projects and program activities

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word
• Frequently moves standard office equipment up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to work indoor conditions 90% of the time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

Experience

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience

Education

• High school diploma; an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is preferred

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Must possess excellent command of the English language and excellent writing skills
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices
• Intermediate knowledge of and skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques in order to carry out studies and analyses of management functions or programs
• Knowledge of substantive programs, goals, pertinent laws, and policies in order to analyze and assemble information
• Intermediate knowledge of management and organizational techniques, systems and procedures to perform analytical studies
• Department Of State Experience Preferred
• Experience designing, developing, and supporting solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, and Microsoft Dataverse
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, automate processes, and implement workflow improvements that enhance operational efficiency
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with experience supporting applications, data management, reporting, and process optimization

Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance

Drug Free Workplace

• All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

• Must posses or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET security clearance