Automation Engineer; SATCOM

Position Overview

The Automation Engineer (SATCOM) is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automated workflows and solutions within the Microsoft 365 environment. Leveraging tools such as Power Automate, Power BI, SharePoint, and more, this role aims to streamline business processes, improve data visibility, and enhance collaboration. The position also involves developing data tracking systems to monitor project and organizational impact based on project schedule, overtime, leave, and new requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Workflow Automation: Design, develop, and implement automated workflows using Power Automate to streamline tasks such as approvals, reminders, report generation, and notifications.
• Microsoft 365 Integration: Integrate SharePoint, Outlook, Teams, Power BI, and other Microsoft 365 tools to create seamless information flows and collaborative solutions.
• SharePoint Development: Design, develop, and maintain SharePoint sites, lists, and libraries to support business processes with organized, functionally segmented knowledge bases.
• Power BI Reporting: Develop and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI to visualize data and provide actionable insights.
• Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Ensure stability and optimal performance of existing automation scripts and flows.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with project leads to gather and document business requirements for automation projects and enhancements.
• Solution Design: Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical designs.
• Testing and Documentation: Thoroughly test developed solutions and create comprehensive documentation for end‑users and support personnel.
• Data Tracking and Reporting: Track funding and impacts based on project schedule, overtime, leave, and new requirements, and report on the data.
• Stay Current: Keep up to date with the latest Microsoft 365 features, updates, and best practices.
• Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing support to end‑users on new and existing Microsoft 365 solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: 1‑3 years of experience as a developer in a Microsoft 365 environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a STEM field.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft 365 platform and its capabilities.
• Location: San Diego, CA
• Travel Required: 10%
• Security Clearance: Must have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert Knowledge of Power Automate: Deep understanding of connectors, actions, triggers, expressions, and best practices for building robust workflows.
• Proficiency in SharePoint: Experience in designing, developing, and administering SharePoint sites, lists, libraries, and workflows, including SharePoint Online administration.
• Power BI Development: Ability to create interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI Desktop and Power BI Service with data modeling and visualization techniques.
• Microsoft Graph API Knowledge: Familiarity with accessing and manipulating data within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem using the Microsoft Graph API.
• Power Apps: Experience in developing and customizing Power Apps (Canvas and/or Model‑driven) for custom business applications.
• Scripting Skills (Preferred): Proficiency in Power Shell scripting for automating tasks within the Microsoft 365 environment.
• JSON and REST API Understanding.
• Understanding of Data Tracking Methodologies.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills.
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills.
• Collaboration and Teamwork.
• Time Management and Prioritization.
• Documentation Skills: Ability to create clear and concise documentation.