IT Specialist – Power Apps Developer
ENGINEERING SERVICES NETWORK•Portsmouth, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
ESN is seeking a motivated IT professional with experience in Microsoft Power Apps to support the Carrier Planning Activity (CPA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard to join our Digital Innovation Team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining low-code applications that enhance maintenance planning, availability tracking, and workflow efficiency for aircraft carrier modernization and sustainment efforts. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their IT career or transitioning from military service into application development.
Requirements
- 1-3+ years of experience in IT, application development, or related field
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Apps and/or Power Automate
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Excel)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team supporting operational environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Navy, shipyard, or maintenance planning environments
- Knowledge of aircraft carrier maintenance, availability, or planning processes
- Familiarity with Power BI or basic data visualization
- Prior military service, especially in engineering, reactors, or maintenance planning roles
- Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL-100, PL-200)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven Apps) to support shipyard planning processes
- Automate workflows and approvals using Power Automate
- Support data integration with SharePoint, Dataverse, and other Microsoft 365 tools
- Collaborate with planners, engineers, and project managers to gather requirements and deliver user-friendly solutions
- Assist in tracking maintenance schedules, work packages, and availability metrics
- Troubleshoot application issues and provide end-user support
- Document systems, workflows, and standard operating procedures
Benefits
- Directly support aircraft carrier readiness and modernization efforts
- Gain hands-on experience in a high-impact Navy maintenance environment
- Opportunity to grow into advanced Power Platform and data roles
- Working alongside experienced planners, engineers, and IT professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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