Power Apps Lead

Working Title:

Power Apps Lead Job Information

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes (Hybrid)
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/11/2026
• Closing Date: 06/24/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Minnesota IT Services
• Division:
  Commerce
• Work Shift/
  
  Hours:
  
  Day Shift, Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 annually
• Job Class:
  Information Technology Specialist 5
• Classified:
  Yes
• Bargaining Unit: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Connect 700 Program:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and improving the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State is committed to equity and inclusion and invests in employees with benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position serves the Minnesota Department of Commerce, supporting energy and telecom regulation and permitting, bank and insurance regulation, and regulatory issues around Minnesota’s energy sector. The MNIT Commerce team also supports the Public Utilities Commission and Boards.

As the Power Apps Lead, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the department’s digital landscape by designing innovative, scalable, and secure solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform. You will refine business requirements, craft comprehensive solution designs, and guide the development of Power Apps to replace legacy Microsoft Access applications. By driving the development cycle and collaborating closely with stakeholders and developers, you will ensure that solutions align with strategic goals, enhance workflows, and integrate seamlessly with other systems to maximize efficiency and data usability.

This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a bordering state, you must be within 50 miles of the primary work location.

Position requires a minimum of five (5) years of IT related experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse).

• Design, develop, and implement Power Platform solutions, including workflows and integrations.
• Understand Power Platform security best practices, data governance, and compliance policies.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, optimize workflows, and improve system performance.
• Web development.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, facilitating mutual understanding.
• Provide a customer‑focused approach grounded in active listening, empathy, and solution‑oriented problem‑solving.

Education in Information Technology (IT) or an IT related field may substitute for experience as follows: a master’s degree for 18 months; a bachelor’s degree for 1 year; an associate’s degree for 6 months.

• Integrate Power Platform solutions with SharePoint, Teams, One Drive, or Dynamics 365.
• Experience with Power Pages or extensive web development.
• Experience with Power Fx, JavaScript, JSON .NET development.
• Knowledge of ETL processes, APIs, and external system integration using Power Platform connectors.
• Familiarity with Azure Dev Ops, Git Hub, or similar tools for source control, deployment pipelines, and release management.
• Design interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI or Tableau.
• Monitor, debug, and optimize Power Platform applications for performance and efficiency.

• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and past state employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Other legally required checks

As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.