Automation Engineer

LOW CODE ENGINEER COMPANY OVERVIEW: The Intelligence and Security Associates (ISA) is a Virginia-based SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. ISA is a proud V3-certified employer, with one in two ISA employees having served in the U.S. military. Additionally, ISA holds a General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract, and One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services + (OASIS+) Total Small Business Pool Contract Vehicle. Originally founded as an education and training company, ISA continues a 20-plus-year tradition of providing value creation for our clients, delivering unique solutions tailored to their specific challenges across a broad range of national security issues and competencies. Our highly qualified subject matter professionals, data and technical experts, and our seasoned senior leaders specialize in national security and intelligence delivery services for the Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other federal and commercial entities. Our extensive Program of Work includes broad areas of Mission Engineering and Systems Integration, Strategic Advantage and Warfighter Support, and Operational Enablers to federal government and commercial entities across the defense and national security sectors. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Low Code Engineer is an on-site, hands-on development role directly supporting the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF) and the Concept Development Management Office, Enterprise Operations (CDME). This professional brings strong software engineering fundamentals and deep, hands-on expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform suite (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse) to architect, build, and deploy secure, scalable enterprise applications from the ground up. Operating as a builder rather than a reviewer, the incumbent works directly with program management, contracts personnel, and domain SMEs to translate requirements into production-ready applications, automated workflows, and custom integrations across the enterprise. WORK MODEL: Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration. Consistent with government and industry standards that support a more fulsome return to in-office culture, ISA supports our clients and provides a working environment that promotes professional development opportunities through peer engagement and face-to-face mentoring. The ability to meet across teams at the office and cross-pollinate information is critical to our success. RESPONSIBILITIES: The Low Code Engineer builds and delivers end-to-end technical solutions using Microsoft Power Platform products and low-code technologies. They translate business requirements directly into well-architected, production-ready applications, automated workflows, and data visualizations, writing custom code, expressions, and integrations where the platform's native capabilities fall short. They design and build end-to-end solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse, and Azure integration services, extending platform capabilities with Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and custom connectors. The incumbent owns the full build lifecycledevelopment, security hardening, data gateway configuration, unit testing, deployment, and user enablementensuring all low-code applications comply with federal security mandates (GCC-High / Azure Government). DUTIES: Gathers and translates business requirements and workflow needs directly into build specifications and working solutions. Architects, develops, and deploys custom applications, portals, and interfaces using Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate, and Dataversefrom requirements through production release. Writes custom formulas, expressions (Power Fx), and scripts to extend platform capabilities beyond out-of-the-b x low-code/no-code defaults. Develops Azure Logic Apps and Azure Functions, and builds custom connectors, to extend Power Platform capabilities where native integrations fall short. Builds automated business process flows, leveraging connectors, AI Builder, and robotic process automation (RPA). Designs and builds interactive Power BI reports and dashboards, including custom DAX measures, to convey actionable business intelligence. Builds and embeds Power Platform components into Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and custom web applications. Designs, models, and builds database structures within Dataverse and SQL environments. Installs, configures, and maintains enterprise data gateways. Builds and hardens low-code environments in compliance with DoD/DoW security standards, resolving security vulnerability findings through code and configuration changes. Conducts unit testing, system validation, feedback iteration, and bug/code fixes within an Agile framework. Produces technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and user guides, and conducts end-user training on built solutions. Embodies and reinforces ISAs culture and mission-focused delivery approach. OTHER DUTIES: Duties, responsibilities, and activities can change at any time based on position requirements. These changes will be communicated by your supervisor. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: None. CLEARANCE REQUIRED: As a condition of employment, ISA employees must be able to obtain and maintain a favorably adjudicated Top Secret (TS) investigation with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility consistent with requirements set forth in U.S. law, federal regulation and executive order. Applicants must be able to submit documentation establishing U.S. Person status upon hiring. All ISA employees are required to uphold and maintain trustworthiness and suitability requirements of the U.S. federal government. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 3-5+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and deploying production low-code/no-code solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Dataverse). Demonstrates ability to write custom code, Power Fx formulas, and scripts to extend platform functionality beyond out-of-the-box configuration. Hands-on software development experience (e.g. JavaScript, Python, or similar) sufficient to build custom connectors, Azure Functions, and integrations. Proven track record building and deploying applications within Microsoft 365 GCC-High and Azure Government secure cloud environments. Proficiency in database modeling, SQL Server, and data integration techniques (e.g., SSIS, Dataverse, REST APIs). Experience extending Power Platform capabilities using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, or custom connectors. Experience building within Agile software development environments utilizing tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps. Familiarity with federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, DFARS) as applied to application security and data governance. Strong written and verbal communication skills for translating technical build decisions to both engineering pe