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MS365 Developer

Accenture Federal Services
  • Arlington, VA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

     
    At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. 
     
    Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. 
     
    Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
     

    The Work:

    The Microsoft 365 Developer serves as the primary technical resource responsible for designing, building, and maintaining workflow automations, reporting solutions, and data structures across Microsoft 365. This role requires strong independent problem‑solving skills, ownership of technical decisions, and the ability to research and resolve complex technical issues with minimal guidance. As the technical SME, the developer supports data governance practices, partners with cross‑functional teams, enables responsible use of AI tools, develops and maintains complex workflows, advises on simpler automations, and ensures system stability, risk identification, and technical accuracy.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Independent Technical Solution Development

    • Design and implement solutions autonomously through structured research, testing, and troubleshooting.
    • Diagnose workflow failures, SharePoint issues, and data inconsistencies.
    • Build and optimize Power Automate workflows and SharePoint integrations.
    • Create and enhance Power Apps forms and interfaces.
    • Develop internal tools such as validation utilities, data mappings, and proof‑of‑concept automations.
    • Troubleshoot Excel/Access exports and VBA macro errors.
    • Resolve permission and security challenges across Microsoft 365 environments.
    • Leverage documentation, forums, and experimentation—including AI‑supported research tools—to accelerate analysis and improve solution quality.

    Information Architecture & Data Stewardship

    • Ensure data structures are accurate, stable, and sustainable. Validate datasets used by automations or AI-enabled processes meet data governance standards
    • Design and maintain SharePoint list architectures, including migrations, clean‑ups, redesigns, and post‑migration validations.
    • Manage inventories, reference materials, and data dependencies supporting automations and AI‑connected workflows.
    • Follow SDLC principles, including change management, version control, and testing practices.

    Analytical & Reporting Expertise

    • Improve reporting systems through structured analysis and reconciliation.
    • Troubleshoot Power BI data models and source issues.
    • Enhance multi‑step reporting workflows and pipelines; perform logic verification and updates to documentation.

    Collaboration & Communication

    • Communicate technical concepts clearly to non‑technical partners.
    • Document workflows, solution logic, and designs.
    • Explain technical impacts and tradeoffs and gather requirements to ensure solutions fit business needs.

    Continuous Improvement & Self‑Directed Learning

    • Demonstrate initiative in improving tools, processes, and personal technical capabilities.
    • Identify automation and architecture enhancements.
    • Explore emerging tools and best practices and apply new knowledge to evolving systems.

    Here's What You Need:

    • Advanced expertise in SharePoint Online (architecture, permissions, migrations).
    • Advanced proficiency in Power Automate.
    • Experience with Power Apps development and interface customization.
    • Power BI expertise (Power Query, dataset troubleshooting).
    • Strong Excel, Access, and VBA troubleshooting and solution development.
    • Experience with GitHub for change management and version control.
    • Familiarity with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
    • Working knowledge of .NET/C# fundamentals.
    • Experience with Microsoft Forms and legacy SharePoint Designer approaches.

     

    Bonus Points If You Have:

    • Microsoft Power Platform certifications.
    • Prior experience supporting enterprise‑scale Microsoft 365 environments.
    • Background designing internal tools and utilities for workflow automation and data quality.
    • Experience optimizing architecture for AI‑connected workflows.

    Eligibility Requirements:

    • U.S. Person

     

    As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

     

    The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:
    $106,300—$206,200 USD
     
    What We Believe
    As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
     
    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
    We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
     
    Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
     
    Requesting An Accommodation 
    Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
     
    If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
     
    Other Employment Statements 
    Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
     
    Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
     
    Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
     
    The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
     
    California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationArlington, VA

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