Operations Specialist - Data Analytics / Power Platform Developer

Chicago 4 months agoFull-time External
435.6k - 625.4k / yr
Description: • In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to meet the operational requirements of our business group through reporting, data analytics, and the creation and maintenance of essential operational tools. • You will collaborate closely with management and various internal teams to address the unique needs of our business unit. • Your responsibilities will encompass data analysis and the utilization of the Power Platform suite—including PowerApps, Power Automate, and AI Builder—to design and maintain customized applications. • Under the guidance of a project lead, your key tasks will include: • Designing, developing, and rigorously testing high-quality applications aimed at automating core business processes. • Leveraging your knowledge of MS PowerApps to assist team members with application development. • Managing project timelines and regularly providing updates to the project manager regarding progress toward automation objectives. • Ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Citizen Developer guidelines to encourage best practices throughout the development lifecycle. • Implementing effective exception handling, metric reporting, global variables, and other best practices within solutions. • Supporting business operations by organizing internal databases and resources, facilitating meetings, and conducting data analysis and metric tracking. • Compiling supporting documentation to fulfill business group needs. • Analyzing data and generating reports to aid in project monitoring and decision-making. • Clearly communicating estimates, planning, and managing your workload along with progress updates. • Regularly engaging with management and stakeholders. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, computer science, or software engineering. Other relevant technical degrees may be considered. • Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate, Dataverse, and other related M365 tools. • Hands-on experience with MS Power Apps and other applications within the Power Platform ecosystem. • Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle Management. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to interact with and manage relationships among project team members, clients, and vendors at various levels. • A proactive approach to learning new skills and enhancing knowledge to contribute effectively to team operations. • A commitment to delivering high-quality, accurate deliverables with meticulous attention to detail. • Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly advanced skills in MS Excel and/or MS Access for creating detailed, interactive spreadsheets, workbooks, and databases. Benefits: • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision • Life & Accident Insurance • Disability Coverage • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Back-Up Daycare • FSA & HSA • 401(k) • Pre-Tax Commuter Account • Merit Scholarship Program • Employee Discount Program • Corporate Charitable Giving Program • Tuition Assistance • First Professional Licensure Bonus • Employee Referral Bonus • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays • Paid Parental Leave • Paid Bereavement Leave • Flexible Work Arrangements