Live In Remote Powerapps Developer Jobs in Illinois

SAIC is seeking a SharePoint 365 & Power Platform Developer to support First Army Headquarters at Rock Island Arsenal. This role supports the Knowledge Management (KM) Team by designing, developing, and maintaining custom pages, targeted business tools, and PowerApps within the Microsoft 365 (M365) environment. A primary focus of this position is utilizing the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) to build modern client-side web parts and extensions, enhancing information sharing, automating workflows, and driving operational effectiveness across the command. This is a temporarily remote position for the duration of the option year.

The SharePoint 365 & Power Platform Developer will be responsible for but not limited to the following duties:

• Develop custom SharePoint solutions and integrations utilizing the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), client-side scripting (JavaScript, JSON), and SharePoint REST APIs to extend out-of-the-box capabilities.
• Analyze existing command business processes and identify opportunities for modernization and automation within the SharePoint 365 ecosystem.
• Work with users and stakeholders to gather, document, and refine technical requirements for custom SharePoint sites, tools, and forms.
• Design, develop, and deploy custom applications using Microsoft PowerApps (Canvas and Model-driven apps) and automate workflows using Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow).
• Build and customize modern SharePoint Online pages, custom web parts, document libraries, and lists to support complex business workflows and data management.
• Integrate SharePoint and Power Platform solutions with other Microsoft 365 services, such as Microsoft Teams, Dataverse, and Power BI.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize existing custom SharePoint tools, scripts, and PowerApps to ensure an excellent user experience.
• Collaborate closely with KM staff to translate operational needs into secure, effective M365 technical implementations.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years' experience; additional four (4) years' experience can be considered in lieu of degree.

Required Clearance:

• Must have an active Secret security clearance with the ability to maintain; US Citizenship required.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in application development, with a primary focus on SharePoint Online / Microsoft 365.
• Proven hands-on experience designing and developing custom enterprise applications using **PowerApps** and **Power Automate**.
• Proficiency with client-side web development technologies (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) and experience with the SharePoint Framework (SPFx).
• Experience interacting with Microsoft Dataverse and utilizing SharePoint REST APIs or Microsoft Graph API.
• Experience using modern development tools such as **Visual Studio Code**.
• Strong understanding of SharePoint online site architecture, list/library configuration, permissions management, and M365 best practices.
• Experience creating dashboards or data visualizations, preferably using **Power BI** integrated with SharePoint data sources.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio for solution integration and process mapping.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active CompTIA Security+ CE (IAT Level II) certification, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire to meet DoD 8570/8140 requirements.
• Prior military or Army staff experience, especially in mobilization/demobilization environments or headquarters-level operations.
• Experience utilizing the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), React, or TypeScript to build modern, custom web parts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Graph API, custom connectors, and integrating SharePoint/PowerApps with external data sources or APIs.
• Experience designing and embedding Power BI dashboards directly within SharePoint Online pages and Microsoft Teams.
• Familiarity with migrating legacy SharePoint structures (such as SharePoint 2019/2016 environments, InfoPath forms, or SharePoint Designer workflows) into modern SharePoint Online and Power Apps.