Power Apps Developer, Level 1

At STI Federal, we drive growth through strategic government contracting, fulfilling our mission to support the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Our company reinvests 100% of its profits into tribal businesses or community programs, enhancing the well-being of nearly 50,000 tribal citizens. Our work empowers federal agencies and strengthens some of the nation’s most critical initiatives, while fostering opportunities for skilled professionals to make a meaningful impact.

About the role

As a Power Apps Developer supporting NIWC, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, engineering, and maintaining low-code solutions that enhance efficiency across the command. You will leverage Power Apps, along with broader DoD/DON IT standards, to deliver secure, scalable applications and process automation tools. Your work will directly support mission readiness by improving system interoperability, modernizing workflows, and contributing to enterprise-wide digital transformation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy Power Apps–based solutions, including new development and modernization of existing tools, to improve automation and operational efficiency across NIWC Atlantic.
• Implement code with strong documentation, adhere to DoD cybersecurity standards, support secure data handling, and review application logic and data structures for vulnerabilities.
• Participate in planning, requirements gathering, sprint ceremonies, design discussions, and code reviews to support efficient development cycles aligned to Agile best practices.
• Create solutions that integrate effectively with enterprise systems, data sources, and low-code platforms, ensuring interoperability and compliance with command IT standards.
• Support database design, data mapping, data interoperability efforts, and troubleshooting/debugging of Power Apps components and related system objects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related discipline. (In lieu of degree, 12 years of relevant experience is acceptable.)
• At least 5 years of experience in software development using low-code or traditional programming technologies.
• Experience translating requirements into functional software, contributing to design reviews, writing unit tests, and supporting secure coding practices.
• U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Skills

• Designing, architecting, and implementing low-code solutions in environments such as Power Apps, Appian, or ServiceNow.
• Gathering requirements, translating them into workflows or process models, and communicating solutions effectively to stakeholders.
• Debugging complex application objects, automating processes, and handling data integrations.
• Proficiency in Power Apps (Canvas and/or Model-Driven apps).
• Standard scripting and programming languages such as Java, SQL, and HTML.
• Low-code/no-code reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Appian End User Reporting, AppEzy).
• Problem solving, technical documentation, and presenting technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Appian certification or Power Platform certifications.
• Prior Navy or DoD-related IT experience.
• Experience with Power Apps, Appian, or ServiceNow in enterprise environments.
• Experience supporting database development and data interoperability programs.
• Active DoD clearance.

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000 - $105,000, dependent on experience.

Schedule

Options include remote, hybrid, office, or specialized environments (e.g., lab settings).