planettechnologies - Planet Technologies - Power Platform Strategist

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously • Handles constantly changing conditions with calm confidence • High level of initiative and accountability for deliverables and deadlines • Knows that developing heads down is ideal, but can still operate effectively when consulting conditions become reasonably chaotic • Clear grasp on limits of personal knowledge, yet can comfortably navigate conversations that stretch these limits • Confident asking for help • Enjoys problem solving • Likes to learn and naturally keeps aware of new developments in the field • Welcoming personality • A positive ‘can-do’ attitude with a strong commitment to customer support • Establishes trust through actions • Ability to communicate technical aspects to non-technical stakeholders • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • An active and proactive team member e.g., speaks up, shows up prepared • ## Technical Abilities • Extensive skills in identifying and assessing a variety of business contexts, researching and determining solutions to problems, providing technical recommendations, and other business analysis skills, e.g., • Knows and uses an effective business analysis framework in their work • Expertise in classic BA tools (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, other modeling tools a plus) • Performs analysis of qualitative and quantitative data • A plus is formal training or certification in business analysis • In-depth functional knowledge and technical expertise in the Power Platform, including Power BI, PowerApps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Power Virtual Agents • Confidently proficient in Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, and Power Virtual Agents • Can leverage Dataverse, on-premise, and other data sources • Able to work with Data Gateways and connectors and build custom connectors • Comfortable working with Dataflows, PowerQuery ETL, and the Common Data Model • Comfortable working with XML, JSON, and Azure App Registrations • Able to work with solutions and Azure DevOps sprints/pipelines across Dev, Test, and Prod environments • Have an understanding of Microsoft licensing for different Power Platform solutions • Proven technical proficiency within: • PL-600 - Power Solution Architect Expert • PL-200 - Power Platform Functional Consultant Associate • A plus is proven additional technical proficiency some or all of our target areas, e.g., AZ-900 - Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, AZ-204 - Azure Developer Associate, AZ-400 - DevOps Engineer Expert, MS-900 - Microsoft 365 Fundamentals, MB-910 - Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM), SC-900 - Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals • Experience with Microsoft and related technologies including: .NET, C#, Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, JavaScript, FetchXML, Data and 3rd party tools e.g., XRMToolBox, SOAPUI, VSCode, etc.; Able to read/write data using SOAP and REST API’s, including private API’s via Data Gateway and Azure KeyVault authentication • Has a core set of cross-platform development skills and can easily pick up development roles on non-Power Platform projects if needed • Ability to create nice looking presentations and other documentation that effectively visualizes concepts and ideas • Candidates must be US Citizens as this work entails working with State and Local Government Agencies. • Travel: 0 - 25% • Must be able and willing to work Pacific Time work hours • Planet Technologies is the leading provider of Microsoft Consulting Services to public sector and commercial organizations.  Planet has significant experience in deploying business intelligence, cloud services, unified communications, and systems management with an emphasis building, deploying, and managing custom solutions that transform the business operations of federal government agencies.