Ascension LLC is seeking a SharePoint / Power Platform Developer (Application Developer II) to support the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), in coordination with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).

This role is critical to advancing NSF’s mission by modernizing and automating human capital systems, workflows, and analytics platforms. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and deploy scalable SharePoint Online and Microsoft Power Platform solutions that reduce manual processes, enhance data accessibility, and improve enterprise decision-making.

This position is ideal for a developer who thrives in a mission-driven federal environment and wants to directly impact workforce analytics, HR technology modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.

Position Summary

The SharePoint / Power Platform Developer will support NSF OCHCO’s enterprise HR technology ecosystem by developing and configuring modern, low-code/no-code solutions using SharePoint Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.

The role focuses on enabling workflow automation, knowledge management, self-service analytics, and system integration across HR platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors and ServiceNow.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-driven technologist who can operate in a dynamic federal environment, anticipate challenges, and deliver scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency and user experience. This individual must be comfortable translating business requirements into technical solutions and working collaboratively with stakeholders across HR, IT, and leadership teams.

The candidate will directly support NSF’s objectives to:

• Reduce manual reporting and administrative burden
• Improve data quality and governance
• Enable role-based, self-service analytics
• Modernize HR technology systems and workflows

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Design and develop SharePoint Online solutions, including sites, lists, libraries, and workflows
• Develop and deploy Power Apps applications to support HR processes and data collection
• Build and maintain Power Automate workflows to streamline business processes and reduce manual effort
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to support workforce analytics and executive decision-making
• Integrate SharePoint and Power Platform solutions with ServiceNow, SAP SuccessFactors, and other enterprise systems
• Translate business requirements into technical designs, user stories, and solution architectures
• Configure role-based access controls and permissions aligned with federal security standards
• Support knowledge management systems and digital workplace solutions
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks
• Conduct system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and deployment activities
• Develop technical documentation, SOPs, and user guides
• Collaborate with stakeholders across OCHCO and OCIO to align solutions with mission needs
• Ensure compliance with FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST 800-53, and Section 508 accessibility standards
• Support continuous improvement and agile development cycles