Power Platforms Development Lead

Accenture Federal Services

$122,300 - $203,200 / year

Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteProficient

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Power Platforms Development Lead is responsible for designing, testing, and developing well-designed web-based software code that is testable and efficient, using best software development practices to meet user needs. This role involves recommending software upgrades for current and future systems, translating User Interface (UI)/User Experience (UX) design wireframes, ensuring software continues to function normally through software maintenance and testing, and documenting every aspect of the application, service, or environment as a reference for future maintenance and upgrades.

The Work:

Provide project and product oversight while managing application development schedules based on client priorities.
Define and recommend application architecture improvements.
Design, test, and develop well-designed web-based software code that is testable and efficient.
Utilize best software development practices to meet user needs.
Recommend software upgrades for current and future systems.
Translate User Interface (UI)/User Experience (UX) design wireframes into functional web applications.
Ensure software continues to function normally through software maintenance and testing.
Document every aspect of the application, service, or environment for future reference and maintenance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.
Write clean, well-documented, and scalable code.
Debug and resolve technical issues to maintain the performance and security of web applications.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the application remains current and competitive.

Here's What You Need:

Minimum 8+ years of relevant work experience
Proven experience in web application development
Experience with Microsoft 365 Power Platform and SharePoint
Bachelor's Degree
Requires active Top Secret clearance

Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience with version control systems such as Git
Knowledge of database management and integration
Understanding of web security best practices
Ability to document processes and code for future maintenance and upgrades
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment

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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$122,300—$203,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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About this role

Leading web application development for federal government clients at Accenture Federal Services means owning the full lifecycle of Power Platform and SharePoint-based solutions—from translating UX wireframes into functional code through maintenance and documentation. You'll manage development schedules against client priorities, define architecture improvements, and ensure applications remain secure and performant while staying current with emerging technologies. This is hands-on technical leadership that requires both strong coding skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.

The role demands at least eight years of web application development experience, with proven expertise in Microsoft 365 Power Platform and SharePoint. You'll need a bachelor's degree and an active Top Secret clearance to work in this Washington, DC-based position. Experience with Git, database integration, web security practices, and Agile methodologies would strengthen your candidacy, though the core requirement is the ability to write clean, scalable code and maintain rigorous documentation standards.

This full-time, in-office role at a Glassdoor-recognized Top 100 employer offers compensation between $122,300 and $203,200, depending on experience and other factors. If you have the clearance, the platform expertise, and the years of development experience this position requires, it's worth considering for the opportunity to work on mission-critical federal systems.

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