Senior Analyst - Microsoft Power Apps and Automate - Ztek Consulting INC

Job Title: Senior Analyst - Microsoft Power Apps and Automate

Location: Richmond, VA

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 6 / 12 Month

Work Type: Onsite

Rate: Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Job Description:

Job Summary: The Senior Analyst will serve as a subject matter expert and trainer in Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate within the VDOT Business Integrated Solutions Division.
This role is essential for empowering VDOT employees to leverage Microsoft's Power Platform tools for creating applications and developing automated workflows.
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of these tools and experience in teaching others how to use them effectively.
Candidate should be able to demonstrate their working knowledge of the tools during the interview process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct engaging Power Apps and Power Automate training sessions for employees at all levels, simplifying technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into customized Power Apps solutions and automated workflows.
• Lead workshops that encourage innovation and problem-solving skills while supporting users in app building and workflow creation.
• Provide guidance on best practices for Power Platform adoption, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including training guides and FAQs, ensuring resources are accessible and easy to follow.
• Serve as a technical advisor throughout the project lifecycle, offering support for teams implementing Power Apps and Power Automate solutions.
• Analyze existing workflows and business processes, identifying and recommending opportunities for automation using Power Automate.
• Integrate organizational change management practices into training and adoption strategies to ensure smooth transitions and high user engagement.
• Monitor and report on the success of training initiatives, providing insights to senior management for optimizing future training efforts.

Requirements:

• Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate, including building custom applications and creating automated workflows.
• Proven track record in delivering training and educational programs, effectively simplifying technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of process analysis and improvement, with the ability to identify automation opportunities.
• Experience in translating business needs into technical solutions using Power Platform tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and drive results.
• Familiarity with change management principles to ensure smooth technology adoption.
• Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple training programs concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate, or related Power Platform tools.
• Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
• Background in data analysis, database management, or data-driven decision-making.
• Understanding of governance and best practices for Power Platform implementation.
• Experience working within public sector or transportation-focused organizations is a plus.

ABOUT Ztek:

Website: www.ztekinc.com

Ztek Consulting Inc is a minority- and woman-owned business enterprise that leverages a unique blend of human talent, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence to provide customized talent management solutions for clients. Ztek's diversity-focused hiring models have proven successful, particularly in hiring veterans. The company's veteran-focused hiring and deployment program, Z-V.E.T, matches skilled veterans with clients' needs in various areas.

Disclaimer:

Ztek is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Ztek is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us at hrd@ztekinc.com Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Ztek encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities. Ztek does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. 1324b.