Working Title: Microsoft 365 Low Code Solutions Specialist
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 94481
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/16/2026
Closing Date : 07/22/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : MNIT DEED/Admin Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $33.38 - $54.87 / hourly; $69,697 - $114,568 / annually
Job Class Option : Application
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position serves our partners at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The MNIT DEED team provides technical support to help improve employment conditions in Minnesota. The team supports work that improves workforce and community development, increases business recruitment, and helps Minnesota small businesses to expand into international trade.
As a Microsoft 365 Low Code Solutions Specialist with MNIT and DEED, you will design and deliver user-focused digital solutions that help Minnesotans access the employment and economic opportunities that improve lives. In this role, you will build and support SharePoint Online, Power Automate, and Power Apps solutions that streamline agency workflows, enhance collaboration, and modernize how DEED serves its mission of workforce and community development.
You will work closely with business users, subject matter experts, and technical partners to transform complex needs into intuitive, accessible, and well-governed Microsoft 365 experiences. As the "Tech Owner" for the M365 environment within your supported agencies, you will lead solution design, guide users on best practices, and strengthen adoption of modern tools across DEED and its partner organizations.
If you enjoy solving problems, empowering users, and delivering technology that makes a real difference for communities and small businesses across Minnesota, this role offers autonomy, visibility, and mission-driven impact.
This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify, candidates must clearly show all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips available here (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of IT-related experience designing, developing, and supporting Microsoft 365 low-code solutions.
Experience must include:
SharePoint Online, which should include content management, permission management, list and library metadata, and best practices.
Creating and maintaining Power Automate flows to support business processes.
Microsoft Forms, and customized SharePoint list forms.
Troubleshooting Microsoft 365 services (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform, etc), including diagnosing workflow failures and configuration issues.
Creating documentation such as functional designs, testing notes, user guides, and solution support materials.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding.
Customer-focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences.
Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; a bachelor's degree for one (1) year; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to independently translate complex business requirements into intuitive, accessible low-code Microsoft 365 solutions aligned with governance and security standards.
Experience leading or mentoring others in solution design, troubleshooting, or adoption of Microsoft 365 tools, demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills..
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing and supporting SharePoint Online site structures, lists/libraries, metadata, and content lifecycle best practices.
Skill in developing Power Automate workflows for business processes, including troubleshooting and optimizing flow performance.
Experience creating or customizing Power Apps or SharePoint list forms to improve user experience and data accuracy.
Strong documentation skills, including writing functional designs, test plans, user guides, and support materials.
Experience providing end-user training, technical guidance, or consultative support on Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Power Platform).
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-983 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
