Job Title: MS Dynamics 365 Developer - Power Platform Duration: 3 months (Contract W2) Location: Salem, OR (Remote)
Key Skills: Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Model-Driven Apps), Power Automate (Workflow Automation & Document Generation), Power Apps Portals, .NET (C#) for Backend Integration, Dataverse Optimization and Data Offloading (e.g., Azure SQL, Data Factory).
Position Summary Client is seeking an experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 Developer with a strong background in Power Platform, .NET, and Dataverse optimization. The consultant will lead and support a range of digital modernization initiatives, including program closure, grant application updates, public engagement system upgrades, internal process automation, and cost-effective data storage solutions.
1. Grid Resilience Grant Application & Wildfire Program Closure Objectives:
Sunset the existing Wildfire application
Enhance the Dynamics-based application for managing the Grid Resilience Grant lifecycle
Tasks:
Conduct stakeholder workshops to define workflows, approval processes, and reporting
Build or update the application using Dynamics 365 (Model-Driven Apps)
Integrate Power Automate for notifications and document generation (e.g., contracts, award letters)
Leverage tools like DocumentsCorePack or Adobe PDF Services
Deliverables:
Functional application for Grid Grant management
Decommissioned Wildfire Program application
Test plans, user training guides, and validation checklists
2. Employee Onboarding Automation Objectives:
Complete and enhance the automation of the onboarding process
Tasks:
Review current implementation and propose improvements
Implement form auto-fill, PDF generation, and meeting scheduling
Ensure form output matches agency HR templates
Deliverables:
Finalized automation workflows
Admin training documentation
Exportable PDF forms (e.g., Emergency Contact, LD Forms)
3. Public Comments Portal Modernization Objectives:
Optimize usability, performance, and accessibility of the Power Apps Portals-based site
Tasks:
Review portal structure, authentication, and backend
Improve UI/UX, spam filters, and accessibility
Ensure structured data availability for internal tools
Deliverables:
Technical assessment report
Revised portal with improved workflows
Updated end-user guidance documentation
4. IT Help Desk Case Management Enhancements Objectives:
Improve case intake and workflow for the Dynamics 365-based Help Desk system
Tasks:
Redesign intake forms (web and email-to-case)
Enhance categorization and ticket prioritization
Build dashboards for IT staff monitoring
Deliverables:
Updated application and workflows
Dashboards and reporting views
5. Dataverse Storage Optimization & Data Offloading Objectives:
Reduce long-term Dataverse storage costs through review and offloading