Working Title: Power Platform Lead/Administrator
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 4
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 98035
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 : 11/06/2026
Closing Date : 11/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Department of Transportation (DOT)
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $37.72 - $62.21 / hourly; $78,759 - $129,894 / annually
Job Class Option : Application
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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 in government IT. This position serves our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). MNIT MnDOT supports an agency with technology integrated into all areas of business. From business intelligence and solutions for critical transportation infrastructure to planning and operating a safe, efficient, and reliable multimodal transportation system, the team connects people and markets across Minnesota.
This position provides senior-level technical leadership and administration of the MNIT DOT and MnDOT Power Platform environments. This is an advanced technical specialist position, providing architectural direction to the MNIT DOT Microsoft 365 (M365) Services team, leading the analysis, development, implementation, administration and maintenance of complex solutions across M365, Power Platform, SharePoint, Teams, Azure, and related technologies. This position serves as the M365 and Power Platform Tech Owner, responsible for the overall health, performance, standards and best practices in the design, development and system administration of Power Platform for MNIT DOT and MnDOT. This position is responsible for establishing and promoting development practices and evaluating emerging M365 technologies and capabilities. This position is also responsible for ensuring appropriate security, control, compliance, integration with other components or systems, and implementation of governance directives to effectively support business needs.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul , Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligibility depends on residence:
Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state are not eligible for hire unless relocating within 50 miles.
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 four (4) years of IT related experience in application design, development, implementation, system administration and maintenance.
Experience must include:
Ability to design, develop, and implement Power Apps and Power Automate solutions, including workflows and integrations with SharePoint and Microsoft Teams.
Experience in Power Platform system administration, including security best practices, data governance, and compliance policies.
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues, optimize workflows, and improve system performance.
Application development experience, using software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices and application lifecycle management (ALM).
Technical knowledge of Microsoft 365 (M365) SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Microsoft PowerShell, Microsoft IIS and Microsoft SQL.
Experience with JavaScript, JSON, C# and .NET development.
Experience with Power Platform automated deployment pipelines.
Knowledge of data management processes, API's and external system integrations using Power Platform connectors.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 productivity applications and services, and ability to apply that knowledge to business needs, requests, and solutions.
Basic understanding of iterative and agile application development practices.
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-9 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.
