Senior Associate - Power Platform Analyst

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.

Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.

Job Location:

This role is 100% remote.

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Job Description:

Blake Willson Group is seeking a Power Platform Analyst to support a federal acquisition office through the development and enhancement of business applications, workflow automation, reporting tools, and data visualization solutions. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on Microsoft Power Platform expertise with business analysis and federal acquisition experience to translate complex requirements into scalable, user-focused solutions. In this position, you will:

• Create, configure, and enhance applications, workflows, and reporting capabilities using Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Dataverse, and Power BI.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements, translate user stories into functional solutions, identify dependencies and gaps, and support estimation and requirements finalization.
• Design and implement scalable web applications, dashboards, forecasting tools, and data visualization solutions to support acquisition, program, and cost analysis activities.
• Develop system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training materials, and process documentation, including mapping acquisition and contracting processes from cradle-to-grave.
• Support system deployment and monitoring activities, including post-deployment log reviews, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and implementation of system enhancements.
• Provide pre-award and post-award acquisition support, including requirements gathering, acquisition strategy development, market research, PWS development, IGCE preparation, CLIN recommendations, contract monitoring, performance assessments, invoice processing, and related contract execution activities.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 4+ years of direct experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Dataverse, and Power BI.
• 2+ years of experience performing business analysis, requirements gathering, solution design, and translating business requirements into functional technical solutions.
• 2+ years of experience supporting federal acquisition, contracting, program operations, cost analysis, or related federal business processes.

Desired Skills:

• Hands-on experience with SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, Dataverse, data analytics, and data visualization.
• Experience with SQL, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
• Experience with system design, configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience supporting federal acquisition and contracting activities, including acquisition strategy, market research, PWS, IGCE, CLIN development, and contract monitoring.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals certification is strongly preferred.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.