Portfolio Oversight Support & PowerApps Product Owner/Developer

 LightGrid is Looking for a team member to assist both our Portfolio Oversight Support (POS) team and our Knowledge Management team. Must be able to go to Fort Meade, MD 3 days a week. ACTIVE DoD SECRET is required.  

Responsibilities
Within the IE4 KM team, working alongside our developers to develop a project management tool for DISA.
• Serve as the (Internal) Product Owner- Owns the backlog, dictate the "what" by writing requirements (User Stories), prioritizing features based on business value, and deciding what needs to be delivered next.
• Serves as Developer- Use SharePoint On-Premise and PowerApps to develop a Project Management workspace and reporting tool for DISA IE.
• Task members of the team with activities (and yourself), report progress to the internal PgM and the customers
• Run daily standups

Within the IE4 POS team, support:
• Manage Project and Program Reviews
o Collect weekly statistics and incorporate them into Talking Points
o Collect and review slides.
o Run meetings
Background and Education required:

Technical Writing

Experience supporting a DoD program or project. DISA experience is a plus.

SharePoint On Premise Expertise Experience in designing SharePoint lists and libraries with proper column types and validation. Understand the delegation limitations of using SharePoint as a data source and how to work around them. Using advanced knowledge management features like Managed Terms and Custom Content types.
Power Apps (Canvas & Model-Driven) Must understand when to use a highly custom Canvas App versus a data-focused Model-Driven App or both. Experience with responsive UI design focusing on User Experience.
Power Automate Mastery Must go beyond simple triggers/ connectors. Experience with custom connectors, working with complex data formats (JSON), and connecting to various data sources, including via APIs.
Microsoft Dataverse Knowledge A candidate who understands Dataverse to build more scalable, secure, and robust data source. Articulate the pros and cons of using Dataverse vs. SharePoint for specific use cases.

This background is a significant force multiplier for a Power Platform developer. It allows them to:
• Build Custom Components: Create bespoke, reusable controls using the Power Apps Component Framework (PCF) when out-of-the-box options are insufficient.
• Enhance UI/UX: Go beyond standard styling to create a more polished and intuitive user experience in both Power Apps and Power Pages.
• Develop Public-Facing Portals: Customize Power Pages for external or internal audiences.
• Integrate Seamlessly: Facilitates easier integration with other systems via custom scripts and APIs.
• Ability to work independently to support customer`s needs
• Lead a small team of developers to create an application product within an agile framework
o Serve as an Internal Product Owner while collaborating with the External (Customer) Product Owner and the internal Task Order Program Manager
o Work alongside the developers to achieve hands on development in an agile framework
o Run daily standups, task members of the team (and yourself), report progress to the internal PgM and the customers
• Ability to work directly with the prime contractor project team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate test plans and reports with Government and equipment vendors.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office suite to include SharePoint, Word, and Excel 

 Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a technical discipline, e.g., IT Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science • 10+ years Agile Framework experience required. Experience with Program or Project Management