Contract Microsoft Copilot Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

Location: Columbus, OH (Possibly Remote)

Type: Long Term Contract with potential extensions and/or conversion

Compensation: $75-90/hr. depending on experience

Our client is seeking a Microsoft Copilot Solutions Architect to drive the adoption of Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio across the enterprise. This individual will partner with business teams to identify opportunities for AI-powered productivity, design and develop custom Copilot agents, establish governance best practices, and enable employees to effectively leverage AI solutions in their daily work. This role blends AI solution architecture, Copilot development, governance, and user enablement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both building innovative solutions and helping organizations successfully adopt emerging technologies.

• Design, build, and deploy Microsoft Copilot Studio agents that improve business processes and create measurable value.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand departmental needs and translate them into scalable AI solutions.
• Configure connectors, topics, workflows, and integrations within Copilot Studio.
• Support and troubleshoot Copilot agents created by business users.
• Develop reusable templates, standards, and best practices to accelerate future agent development.

• Serve as a trusted advisor on Microsoft Copilot capabilities and use cases.
• Train and support employees on agent creation, deployment, and effective usage.
• Lead workshops, learning sessions, and demonstrations to drive adoption.
• Help users understand the "art of the possible" with AI and identify opportunities for automation and productivity gains.
• Measure adoption, engagement, and business impact through analytics and reporting.

• Develop and maintain Power Platform governance standards, including environment strategy and lifecycle management.
• Create and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and security controls.
• Support application lifecycle management (ALM) processes across Development, Sandbox, and Production environments.
• Partner with security and compliance teams to mitigate data oversharing risks.
• Assist with sensitivity labeling, data governance initiatives, and AI risk management practices.

• Integrate Copilot and Copilot Studio with enterprise applications such as Jira, ServiceNow, Box, and other SaaS platforms.
• Leverage APIs, Graph Connectors, Power Platform tools, and related technologies to extend Copilot capabilities.
• Evaluate emerging Microsoft AI features and provide recommendations for enterprise adoption.
• Pilot new AI capabilities and identify innovative use cases that improve business outcomes.

• Hands-on experience designing and building solutions with Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Copilot administration.
• Knowledge of Power Platform governance, including environments, DLP policies, and ALM processes.
• Experience integrating enterprise applications using APIs, connectors, or automation platforms.
• Strong understanding of data security, compliance, and information governance principles.
• Excellent communication and training skills with the ability to support both technical and non-technical users.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.

• Experience implementing enterprise AI adoption and enablement programs.
• Experience with Microsoft Graph Connectors and Copilot extensibility.
• Familiarity with governance and compliance platforms such as AvePoint, Obsidian, or similar tools.
• Experience with organizational change management, user adoption, or training initiatives.
• Exposure to emerging Microsoft AI technologies and preview programs.

• medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan).
• A SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• Professional development: On-demand training program, access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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