Surface Modernization Data Analyst - Mid

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Ignite Digital has an exciting opportunity for a Surface Modernization Analyst Support position in Chesapeake, VA. We are seeking a motivated, technically proficient, mid-level professional to provide advanced Microsoft Power Platform development, program management, data analysis, and knowledge management support to our Surface Modernization Integrated Product Team (IPT) clients. The selected candidate will design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain solutions leveraging Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse. These solutions will support fleet modernization planning, execution, installation tracking, reporting, and closeout activities. The candidate will collaborate with Business Analysts, technical teams, and stakeholders to translate operational requirements into effective applications, automated workflows, and analytical solutions while supporting program objectives and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain Canvas and model-driven Power Apps supporting modernization planning, ship availability execution, installation tracking, and closeout activities

Configure application forms, views, business rules, validation logic, notifications, and user interfaces using Power Fx and standard Power Platform capabilities

Develop Power Automate workflows and approved custom functionality using JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Power Apps Component Framework (PCF), APIs, custom connectors, and Dataverse integrations, as applicable

Troubleshoot application defects, improve usability, and implement approved enhancements while minimizing disruption to production services

Collaborate with Business Analysts and stakeholders to evaluate requirements, estimate development efforts, and prioritize application enhancements and backlog items

Comply with established Navy platform-security, role-based access, data-governance, solution-lifecycle-management, testing, deployment, and system-owner processes

Coordinate with stakeholders, data owners, system owners, and platform administrators to support authorized access, application lifecycle management, data integrity, and approved releases

Document application configurations, technical decisions, testing results, deployment actions, known limitations, and approved enhancements in accordance with applicable organizational requirements

Analyze disparate data sources and develop Power BI reports, dashboards, and analytical solutions within the Microsoft 365 environment

Model and visualize modernization and availability metrics, including planning readiness, installation status, milestone completion, cost and schedule variance, material and design readiness, quality, discrepancies, testing, and closeout actions

Develop Power Query transformations, DAX measures, and data models to support performance reporting, trend analysis, and leadership decision-making

Configure and maintain Power BI Row-Level Security in accordance with Navy-defined access-control and data-governance requirements

Validate reporting data with designated data owners and document metric definitions, data sources, refresh schedules, and known limitations

Provide program management, data analysis, and knowledge management support for Surface Modernization IPT activities

Evaluate existing processes and procedures, identify improvement opportunities, and recommend or implement approved solutions to improve operational efficiency

Prepare and deliver recurring metrics, management reports, presentations, and recommendations to support stakeholder awareness and decision-making

Coordinate meetings, capture minutes, track action items, and facilitate collaboration among project teams and stakeholders

Support quality assurance reviews to ensure applications, processes, and deliverables comply with applicable policies and directives

Establish and maintain knowledge management practices using Microsoft 365 tools to improve communication, collaboration, and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Minimum three years of experience in Microsoft Power Platform development

Microsoft Power Platform Developer Associate (PL-400) certification

Demonstrated experience developing Canvas and model-driven Power Apps, including Power Fx and user interface design

Extensive experience developing Power Automate workflows, including JSON and OData queries

Proficiency developing Power BI reports, including Power Query M, DAX, data modeling, and report development

Experience troubleshooting applications, validating data, and supporting technical solution lifecycle management

Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders

Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting NAVWAR or NIWC Atlantic programs

Familiarity with Navy modernization planning, ship availability execution, and installation tracking

Experience with Microsoft Dataverse, PCF, custom connectors, and API integrations

Experience developing chatbots or virtual agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio

Location: Portsmouth, VA

Scheduled: 5 days onsite

Salary: $100k+ to align with experience and education

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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