Microsoft Power Platform Developer Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Federated IT Washington, District of Columbia, United States

About Bridge Defense. Bridge Defense is redefining how modern defense technology is delivered. Based in Washington, D.C., we are built for the dynamic mission environment facing the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and federal law enforcement agencies. We provide full-spectrum national security solutions that combine secure infrastructure, cleared talent, and mission‑ready software to meet evolving defense challenges. Our services include secure software development in classified environments and the design and implementation of advanced IT and cybersecurity capabilities ranging from secure cloud architectures and enterprise infrastructure to data center operations, scientific analysis, cutting‑edge cyber defense, and intelligence analysis.

We are led by technologists and veterans with firsthand mission experience, which enables us to understand both the operational realities and the innovation needed to succeed. Our approach is agile and outcome‑based, delivering results in weeks rather than months whenever possible.

At Bridge Defense we value people, integrity, and excellence. We foster an environment where innovation thrives in support of traditional mission requirements. Our team members receive competitive compensation, robust benefits, professional development and certification opportunities, and clear paths for growth while working on the nation’s most critical projects.

• Innovation & Responsiveness : We push beyond legacy models with efficient, tech‑led solutions built to scale and evolve.
• Trusted Performance : Security, compliance, and deep experience in delivering to demanding environments guides all we do.
• Mission Focused Expertise : From veteran leadership to cleared engineers, our people understand both the technology and the mission.

As a Microsoft Power Platform Administrator / SharePoint Developer you will support a GOV customer in delivering technology solutions to enhance the effectiveness of analysts and operational staff. The successful candidate will maintain and enhance existing applications and dashboards built on Microsoft Power Platform and SharePoint, while designing and developing new tools that streamline workflows, improve data visibility, and support mission objectives. This position requires a combination of hands‑on technical expertise, analytical problem‑solving, and close collaboration with analysts and stakeholders in a high‑security, data‑driven environment.

• Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot existing Power Apps, Power Automate flows, and Power BI dashboards.
• Design, build, and deploy new Power Apps and Power BI dashboards that meet end‑user requirements.
• Manage Power Platform environments, connections, permissions, and data gateways.
• Develop automation and workflow solutions to streamline processes for client base.
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices within the Power Platform ecosystem.
• Design and deploy new SharePoint solutions integrated with Power Apps and Power Automate.
• Ensure reliability, accessibility, and security of SharePoint‑based applications and content.
• Engage directly with customers to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide user support, documentation, and training for applications and dashboards.
• Work with IT security teams to ensure all solutions align with information assurance and cybersecurity standards.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and recommend continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with the rest of engineering team to design and launch new features. Includes coordination and documentation of deployment procedures, release plans, etc.
• Keen interest in learning and using the latest software tools, methods, and technologies to solve real world problem sets vital to national security.
• Support off‑hours deployment such as evening or weekends.
• Co‑location: High colocation, 70‑80% onsite.

• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate).
• 3+ years of experience with SharePoint Online administration and development.
• Proven ability to gather and document business requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of data sources (e.g., SharePoint, SQL Server, Excel, Dataverse, APIs).
• Experience implementing role‑based access control and data security within Power Platform.
• Expericence executing the essential dutes and responsibiites listed.
• Experience with Agile development methodology.
• Working knowledge with Collaboration tools, such as, Jira and Confluence.

• Experience with JSON, REST APIs, or integrating external data sources.
• Experience with DevOps environments.
• Expertise in various COTS, GOTS and open‑source tools which support development of data integration and visualization applications.

• Prospective candidates should have strong risk management skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and conflict management skills.
• The candidate must be analytical and effectively able to prioritize needs, requirements, and other issues.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, develop relationships, and obtain consensus among interested parties.
• Critical thinker with strong technical skills, diagnostic skills and problem‑solving ability.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills to negotiate direction, drive projects and projects to successful conclusion and deliver knowledge to team members verbally and via clear designs, runbooks and technical engineering and exchange sessions.
• Self‑starter, flexible, adaptable, collaborative and motivated to champion continuous improvement.
• Ability to develop peer networks across an enterprise to maintain technology awareness and to support resolution of problems.
• Ability to operate across traditional technical boundaries, comfortable working in the compute space as well as the storage space in an operational capacity.
• Technically curious and driven to learn new skills.

• Depending on project requirements, may be required to work within a compressed schedule; overtime should be expected when schedules demand it.
• Willing to travel, if needed.
• No Relocation.
• Must be able to sit/stand at a desk for long‑periods and must be able to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to multi‑task and rapidly change priorities with limited notice.

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Washington, DC

120K - 155K

It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact us at 202-436-9222.