IT Specialist – Power Apps Developer

Founded in 1995, ESN is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). ESN delivers trusted solutions that support our nation's defense. For more than two decades, we have been providing our military and government customers with mission-critical services including engineering and technical support, strategic and program management, testing and evaluation, operations, support, and information technology. We are committed to proven, repeatable corporate quality management processes and are certified CMMI Maturity Level III - Development/Services & ISO 9001:2015.

ESN is seeking an IT Specialist - Power Apps Developer

Located onsite at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA.

We are seeking a motivated IT professional with experience in Microsoft Power Apps to support the Carrier Planning Activity (CPA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard to join our Digital Innovation Team. This role focuses on developing and maintaining low-code applications that enhance maintenance planning, availability tracking, and workflow efficiency for aircraft carrier modernization and sustainment efforts.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their IT career or transitioning from military service into application development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven Apps) to support shipyard planning processes
• Automate workflows and approvals using Power Automate
• Support data integration with SharePoint, Dataverse, and other Microsoft 365 tools
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, and project managers to gather requirements and deliver user-friendly solutions
• Assist in tracking maintenance schedules, work packages, and availability metrics
• Troubleshoot application issues and provide end-user support
• Document systems, workflows, and standard operating procedures

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of experience in IT, application development, or related field
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Apps and/or Power Automate
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (SharePoint, Teams, Excel)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a team supporting operational environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy, shipyard, or maintenance planning environments
• Knowledge of aircraft carrier maintenance, availability, or planning processes
• Familiarity with Power BI or basic data visualization
• Prior military service, especially in engineering, reactors, or maintenance planning roles
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications (PL-100, PL-200)

Why Join This Team:

• Directly support aircraft carrier readiness and modernization efforts
• Gain hands-on experience in a high-impact Navy maintenance environment
• Opportunity to grow into advanced Power Platform and data roles
• Working alongside experienced planners, engineers, and IT professionals