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The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ), Information Services Section is seeking to hire a Senior Power Platform Developer (Information Systems Specialist 8) to serve as a seniorlevel authority, architect, and technical leader for our enterprise Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem spanning Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dataverse, Power BI integrations, and AIenabled capabilities. In this role, you will deliver expert consultation, design leadership, and platform engineering across DOJ divisions to build secure, reliable, compliant, and userfocused business applications that directly support missioncritical operations. You will ensure all solutions meet DOJ security baselines, follow enterprise governance standards, adhere to FTI, PII, CJIS, and NIST 80053 requirements, and integrate seamlessly with enterprise systems, data platforms, identity controls, and external partners-using modern lifecycle, auditability, and compliance patterns.

Operating within the Dev/Ops Experience, you will lead solution architecture, oversee Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), establish reusable components, evaluate platform capabilities, and provide guidance to developers and business units. You will define technical direction for Power Platform, collaborate with enterprise security, architecture, and data teams, advise management on roadmap decisions, mentor junior developers, and help ensure DOJ's lowcode environment remains stable, scalable, and aligned with enterprise strategy.

This role is a hybrid of remote work and in-office work. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business. There is an expectation of reporting to the Salem office occasionally for scheduled team meetings. The finalist must reside in the state of Oregon by the time of appointment. Apply today!

Primary Job Duties (In Part)

• Enterprise Application & Automation Delivery: Design, develop, and implement advanced Power Platform solutions (canvas/modeldriven apps, automated flows, multistage processes, Power Pages, Dataverse, AI Copilot); lead requirements analysis to translate complex needs into secure, scalable, usercentered applications; define enterprisegrade UX patterns, connectors, custom APIs, and integration layers; provide Tier 3 escalation support and guidance to junior developers and customers.

• Power Platform Governance and Compliance: Ensure operational reliability, performance, and compliance across the Power Platform; monitor capacity, environments, connectors, licensing, run histories, DLP policies, and environmentlevel controls; enforce governance (naming conventions, data classification, security roles, lifecycle retention); oversee versioning, dependencies, environment strategy, and risk mitigation, coordinating with Information Security (NISTaligned controls, auditing, logging) and infrastructure teams (identity, integrations, platform sustainability).

• Power Platform Architecture, Integrations, and ALM: Architect secure integrations with enterprise systems (SharePoint Online, Azure services, SQL, SaaS, DOJ data platforms); guide enterprise/custom connectors, APIs, and integration patterns; lead ALM (managed/unmanaged solutions, Dev/Test/Prod pipelines, GitHub/Azure DevOps automation, standardized deployments); run proofs of concept, evaluate capability updates, and recommend new Microsoft features/approaches that strengthen DOJ's digital service experience; provide authoritative guidance in multiteam modernization efforts.

• Enterprise Integration Planning and Coordination: Research, evaluate, and recommend platformwide improvements, enterprise patterns, plugins, governance changes, and adoption strategies; create roadmaps for app modernization, workflow automation, lowcode maturity, and crossagency collaboration; develop architectural reviews, business cases, and impact analyses; contribute to statewide and DOJ architecture forums; lead planning for major releases, security updates, change windows, operational readiness, and customerexperience improvements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

Seven(7) years of experience in information systems. Education will be counted as experience if degree is in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or if a two (2) year accredited vocational training program was completed in information technology or related field.

• Associate's Degree (or 2-year vocational training) = Two (2) Years

• Bachelor's Degree = Four (4) Years

• Master's Degree = Six (6) Years

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• 5+ years of comprehensive knowledge and experience in designing, developing, and supporting solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps - Canvas & Model Driven, Power Automate, Power BI).

• Strong experience with Dataverse, including data modeling, security roles, business rules, and integrations.

• Proven ability to design end to end business solutions using Power Automate (cloud flows, approvals, integrations).

• Experience integrating Power Platform solutions with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure services, and external systems via APIs/connectors.

• Finalists must pass a comprehensive employment reference check and fingerprint-based criminal background check. A driver history check will be included for positions requiring state vehicle driving privileges. Adverse findings will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the position.

• Must agree to comply with DOJ security and confidentiality requirements.

Both a resume and a cover letter are required to be considered for this recruitment.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Solid understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), including environments, solutions, versioning, and deployment pipelines.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Experience working collaboratively with business stakeholders, product owners, and IT teams.

• Ability to mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership.

What's In It For You

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Equal pay in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity Laws; we will ensure you are paid well and equitable to your peers.

• Job satisfaction as part of a team whose mission is to serve Oregon's public and government agencies.

• Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Pension and retirement programs.

• Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

• Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills.

For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.

Application Process

The use of AI is prohibited in the application process. This includes any selection related processes through the recruitment process including assessments and interviews. If there is known use of AI, you will be disqualified.

• Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.

• Attach your resume and cover letter.

• Applicants whose experience, education, and training most closely match the requirements will be invited to interview.

ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and required cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login and apply via the Jobs Hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job).

For more information about working for the Department of Justice and application assistance, you can learn here.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR, 97301
DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov

Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367