Power Platform Development Lead

About the role

The Power Platform Development Lead provides senior‑level programming, development, technical and operational support for Microsoft 365 Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, the Power Platform Center of Excellence, and SharePoint Online. The role oversees business‑requirements gathering, governance, roadmap development, and day‑to‑day activities of the development team while managing multiple projects and supporting the mission of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly advanced (senior‑level) programming, development, technical, and operational support for Microsoft 365 Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Platform Center of Excellence, and SharePoint Online.
• Oversee and gather business requirements for new systems and for applications, upgrades, or enhancements to existing applications.
• Supervise day‑to‑day activities of other development team members.
• Develop standards and procedures for programming staff and application teams to govern Power Platform use.
• Develop and support Power Platform governance and provide platform oversight.
• Develop and maintain team application roadmaps.
• Support application lifecycle management within the platform.
• Design and build new applications and enhancements in the Power Platform.
• Manage multiple projects, overseeing work in progress and backlog tasks.
• Estimate effort for new application development (approximately 40% of time).
• Communicate regularly with customers and leadership, providing timely updates and ensuring needs are addressed (≈20%).
• Provide input for system security controls and participate in periodic audit‑related processes (≈15%).
• Participate in departmental interview sessions and supply feedback to hiring panels (≈15%).
• Conduct knowledge‑transfer and sharing sessions for team members (≈15%).
• Assist the IT Administrative Applications Director of Operations with system access, onboarding, and related duties (≈15%).
• Prepare routine status reports and maintain team process documentation (≈10%).

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Power Platform and SharePoint Online.
• Knowledge of application development and lifecycle management in the Power Platform.
• Knowledge of agile software development methodology.
• Knowledge of information‑technology standards, practices, and project lifecycle.
• Knowledge of IT equipment and computer systems.
• Skill in solving diverse technology issues.
• Skill in oral and written communication that translates technical analysis into business terms for management, executives, and non‑technical customers.
• Skill in analytical thinking and problem‑solving.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a multifaceted system environment.
• Ability to be flexible and handle multiple priorities.
• Licensure/Certification: None required.
• Education: Graduation from a four‑year college or university with major coursework in business or a related field (experience may substitute up to four years).
• Experience: Minimum 6 years of IT experience supporting and developing Microsoft SharePoint and Power Platform applications; minimum 3 years of direct experience with Microsoft Power Platform.

Benefits

• 100 % paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.

Pay

Salary range: $7,015.16 – $9,371.32 per month.

Schedule

• Full‑time
• Day shift (first shift)
• Telework eligible (subject to agency policy and supervisor discretion; onsite work required 3 or more days per week at the Austin, TX office).