Senior Power Platform & Copilot Studio Engineer

Chenega Corporation

7h•$165,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Telework, however must reside in the Washington D.C. area for requisite onsite work. Come join a company that strives for Extraordinary People and Exceptional Performance! Chenega Services & Federal Solutions, LLC, a Chenega Professional Services’ company, is looking for a Senior Power Platform & Copilot Studio Engineer to join our team of IT experts at the Federal Housing Finance Agency's (FHFA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). As a member of our advanced engineering team, this role will provide expert knowledge to teams of experienced engineers across the enterprise; drive the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge solutions leveraging the Microsoft Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) and Microsoft Copilot Studio, and shape the future of intelligent automation and data-driven decision-making within a complex federal agency environment. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset to deliver transformative applications and automation solutions that enhance the agency's operational efficiency. Our company offers employees the opportunity to join a team where there is a robust employee benefits program, management engagement, quality leadership, an atmosphere of teamwork, recognition for performance, and promotion opportunities. We actively strive to channel our highly engaged employee’s knowledge, critical thinking, innovative solutions for our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years focused on Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
Demonstrated expertise in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio (or Power Virtual Agents) for conversational AI and bot development.
Strong understanding of Dataverse/Common Data Service and its role within the Power Platform ecosystem.
Expertise in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and creating interactive reports and dashboards.
Proficiency in integrating Power Platform solutions with other Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams), Azure services, and third-party APIs.
Experience with Power Platform ALM, environment management, and governance strategies.
Familiarity with federal IT policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST) applicable to cloud and AI solutions.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) or higher.
Experience in a federal government OCIO environment.
Experience with Dynamics 365 CE/CRM.
Knowledge of Azure AI services and their integration with Copilot Studio.
Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of complex business solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven), Power Automate workflows, and Power BI dashboards.
Architect and implement intelligent virtual agents (chatbots) and conversational AI solutions using Microsoft Copilot Studio, integrating them with Power Platform applications, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and custom APIs.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and ensure solution alignment with strategic goals and regulatory compliance.
Design and implement secure, scalable solutions following Power Platform governance best practices.
Develop robust Power BI data models, DAX measures, and interactive dashboards to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
Optimize Power Platform solution performance, ensuring efficient data processing, API integration, and user experience.
Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance, mentoring junior developers, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the OCIO.
Manage the application lifecycle of Power Platform solutions, including CI/CD pipelines, ALM practices, and version control using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
Stay up to date with the latest Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot Studio features, updates, and best practices, advising the team and stakeholders accordingly.
Contribute to the development and implementation of OCIO-wide strategies and roadmaps for Power Platform adoption, governance, and AI integration.