Power BI Developer

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33499

Power BI Developer
This is a hybrid position, with candidates required to report on site 1 day a week.

Job Description

  • Responsible for developing and maintaining Power BI solutions for the Agency as well as working with other developers to create and maintain application code and data needed to operate Power Platform leveraging best standards and practices. Work with business users and the Pro Code team to create effective collaborative solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Leverage the power of Power Platform to deliver low-code and no-code solutions using AGILE practices for rapid development of solutions that empower business users.
  • Advise the team on best standards and practices and make recommendations to enhance performance and scalability of applications.
  • Work with business analysts to gather customer requirements and Identify the correct tools within Power Platform to meet those requirements.
  • Keeping up with industry trends and technology developments within Power Platform.
  • Mentor team members and potential citizen developers in proper use of Power Platform according to client standards and practices.
  • Participate and assist in Administration of secure implementation of Power Platform solutions showing an understanding of how to secure SharePoint model-driven and canvas Power Apps Power Pages and Dataverse according to industry best standards and practices and client guidelines.
  • Create and maintain reliable reusable custom components and custom connectors.
  • Assist in designing scalable performant architectures.
  • Create technical documentation of systems to support development and testing of solutions.
  • Extensive experience with Power BI and SQL. Mainly developing visualization in Power BI.

Required Skills:

  • Extensive Power BI experience creating visualizations for customers, Required 5 Years
  • Extensive DAX experience, Required 5 Years
  • Advanced SQL Skills, Required 10 Years
  • Ability to design and model databases to support Power Platform applications, Required 5 Years
  • Demonstrated ability to create and leverage custom components to promote reliable, reusable structures, Required 5 Years
  • Ability to work with testing teams to create automated and unit tests, and provide test data and support to quality assurance teams, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with Power Platform technologies, including Power Apps, Business Process Flows, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Forms, Power Pages, Power BI, Required 5 Years

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Senior Power Platform Developer

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33498

Senior Power Platform Developer
This is a hybrid position, with candidates required to report on site 1 day a week.

Job Description

  • Responsible for developing and maintaining Power Platform solutions for the client as well as working with other developers to create and maintain application code and data needed to operate Power Platform leveraging best standards and practices. Work with business users and the Pro Code team to create effective collaborative solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Leverage the power of Power Platform to deliver low-code and no-code solutions using AGILE practices for rapid development of solutions that empower business users.
  • Advise the team on best standards and practices and make recommendations to enhance performance and scalability of applications.
  • Work with business analysts to gather customer requirements and Identify the correct tools within Power Platform to meet those requirements.
  • Keeping up with industry trends and technology developments within Power Platform.
  • Mentor team members and potential citizen developers in proper use of Power Platform according to client standards and practices.
  • Participate and assist in Administration of secure implementation of Power Platform solutions showing an understanding of how to secure SharePoint model-driven and canvas Power Apps Power Pages and Dataverse according to industry best standards and practices and client guidelines.
  • Create and maintain reliable reusable custom components and custom connectors.
  • Assist in designing scalable performant architectures.
  • Create technical documentation of systems to support development and testing of solutions.

Required Skills:

  • Proficient in high-quality power platform code that is performant, reliable, and maintainable, Required 7 Years
  • Ability to design and model databases to support Power Platform applications, Required 7 Years
  • Demonstrated ability to create and leverage custom components to promote reliable, reusable structures, Required 7 Years
  • Experience designing and creating custom connectors for integration with internal and external APIs, as well as testing the integrations, Required 7 Years
  • Ability to work with testing teams to create automated and unit tests, and provide test data and support to quality assurance teams, Required 7 Years
  • Some knowledge of CI/CD tools for Power Platform a plus, Highly desired 1 Years

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Solutions Architect

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33492

Solutions Architect
 

  • Local Richmond, VA candidates only, please.
  • This is a hybrid position. Candidates will be required to report on site 3-4 days/week for the first three months of contract, and then on occasion past that (likely one week per quarter).
  • This is officially a 6-month contract. However, the contract may be extended beyond June 2025, possibly by 6-12 months.

Responsibilities:

  • Create overall application and solution architectures component designs and systems integration and implementations for a particular business solution.
  • Lead efforts in defining documenting and estimating the following for enterprise applications.
  • Capture requirements for data workflow logical processes hardware and operating system environment on- prem hybrid and cloud topologies interfaces with other systems internal and external checks and controls system inputs and output.
  • Collaborate with other IT staff to assess business needs and requirements and translate them into automated solutions
  • Produce relevant solution design artifacts including but not limited to technical estimates conceptual logical and physical system designs sequence diagrams and data models
  • Coordinate new system development to ensure it is consistent and well-integrated with existing application systems and COTS solutions
  • Analyze and estimate feasibility and compatibility with hardware and other programs and will consult with clients to prototype architect and design applications to meet needs.
  • Collaborate with Business areas and cross- functional Enterprise Architects to fully understand business needs and provide strategic consultation
  • Partner with architects’ other technical team members and to develop roadmaps and strategies to support agency KPIs
  • Design/Implement Enterprise Security/technology Patterns
  • Consult with teams as needed on initiatives and provide tactical direction as well as provide architecture considerations on legacy solutions

Qualifications:

  • Experience with SAFe architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams.
  • Proven experience in developing enterprise and solution level architectural designs.
  • Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems.
  • Experience with business and technical requirements analysis business process modeling/mapping methodology development and data mapping.
  • Knowledge of relational database design and management techniques.
  • Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures project lifecycle models etc.
  • Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
  • Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
  • Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST.
  • Strong understanding of end-user needs and requirements.
  • Excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives.
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience in enterprise-level application design and integration, Required 8 Years
  • Experience in Azure (cloud-native and hybrid architecture), Required 8 Years
  • Experience in SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture, Required 8 Years
  • Experience with integration architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams, Required 8 Years
  • Experience with Spatial Architecture (ArcGIS specifically), Nice to have 1 Years
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Solutions Architect

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33491

Solutions Architect
 

  • Local Richmond, VA candidates only, please.
  • This is a hybrid position. Candidates will be required to report on site 3-4 days/week for the first three months of contract, and then on occasion past that (likely one week per quarter).
  • This is officially a 6-month contract. However, the contract may be extended beyond June 2025, possibly by 6-12 months.

Responsibilities:

  • Create overall application and solution architectures component designs and systems integration and implementations for a particular business solution.
  • Lead efforts in defining documenting and estimating the following for enterprise applications.
  • Capture requirements for data workflow logical processes hardware and operating system environment on- prem hybrid and cloud topologies interfaces with other systems internal and external checks and controls system inputs and output.
  • Collaborate with other IT staff to assess business needs and requirements and translate them into automated solutions
  • Produce relevant solution design artifacts including but not limited to technical estimates conceptual logical and physical system designs sequence diagrams and data models
  • Coordinate new system development to ensure it is consistent and well integrated with existing application systems and COTS solutions
  • Analyze and estimate feasibility and compatibility with hardware and other programs and will consult with clients to prototype architect and design applications to meet needs.
  • Collaborate with Business areas and cross- functional Enterprise Architects to fully understand business needs and provide strategic consultation
  • Partner with architects other technical team members and to develop roadmaps and strategies to support agency KPIs
  • Design/Implement Enterprise Security/technology Patterns
  • Consult with teams as needed on initiatives and provide tactical direction as well as provide architecture considerations on legacy solutions

Qualifications:

  • Experience with SAFe architecture and proven work experience with Agile/Scrum teams.
  • Proven experience in developing enterprise and solution level architectural designs.
  • Proven experience in overseeing the linking of cross-functional applications between disparate business units and systems.
  • Experience with business and technical requirements analysis business process modeling/mapping methodology development and data mapping.
  • Knowledge of relational database design and management techniques.
  • Good project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures project lifecycle models etc.
  • Strong knowledge of system and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
  • Competency with XML constructs and schemas.
  • Confidence and experience with API protocols and schemas such as SOAP and REST.
  • Strong understanding of end-user needs and requirements.
  • Excellent understanding of the organizations goals and objectives.
  • Ability to work creatively and analytically in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Experience in enterprise-level application design and integration, Required 5 Years
  • Experience in cloud applications (Azure Preferred), Required 5 Years
  • Experience in SaaS (Software as a Service) architecture, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with integration architecture, Required 5 Years
  • Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe and Scrum), Required 5 Years
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, Required 2 Years
  • Experience with Esri ArcGIS, Nice to have 2 Years
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Senior Safety Specialist (Gen)

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33488

Senior Safety Specialist (Gen)

1-year contract position – Option to extend based on performance/project need

Primary Location of assignment:
Powhatan, Virginia
Chesterfield, Virginia
Danville, Virginia
Flexible Western Virginia near Lynchburg, VA This position will be a roamer for project closeout.

*MUST live 50+ miles from the site to qualify for per diem

No Mob/Demob

Travel: Occasionally between locations as needed for projects
Schedule: Flexible schedule but the primary schedule will be 5x8s or 4x10s
 

Certifications required: Will need to be able to get or already have a TWIC Card

Top Required Skills:

  • HSE certification
  • Control of work and referencing permits experience
  • Incident investigations experience
  • Auditing Experience

 

Soft Skill Requirements:

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • ASP or CSP certification would be a huge plus
  • Construction Safety Certification would be great if they had it

High-Level Project Overview:

This role works as a resource that can provide ad hoc safety support to various Project Construction (PC) Renewable Projects, as assigned by PC Safety and Renewables leadership, in a team environment to help solar renewables reach their safety goals. This role provides supplementary safety support to the site safety team during peak construction activities as well as acts in a capacity to provide added support to projects where EPC safety performance is not meeting Project Construction expectations. This position reports to the Manager of Safety but is matrixed to the site teams as deemed appropriate by the Manager of Safety or by safety conditions at a location. The position will be required within the VA/NC/OH footprint up to 75% of the time, depending on the need.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Sets the standard so that the renewables team and contractors working with Project Construction Renewables see safety as an imperative that cannot be sacrificed
  • Monitor safety programs to determine their adequacy including review of short- and long-term strategic safety planning and development
  • Interfaces in the field with field craft and supervision communicate, coach, and assist the staff to ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met
  • Ensure the  safety obligations are carried out as per the terms of the agreement, and communicated to the Site Asset Manager/Renewables Leadership/Power Generation Safety
  • Regularly audit Contractor & HSE Management Plan for compliance to ensure the alignment with project scope and conditions
  • Make notification to project staff of any contractor incidents in a timely manner
  • Identify best practices and continuous improvement initiatives and make these recommendations to the General Contractor to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices
  • Become familiar with General Contractor and subcontractor rules and make sure our team is familiar with these requirements
  • Receive reports from the Contractor and disperse them to management
  • Attend staff meetings, conference calls and report out on safety incidents, trends, and contractor safety performance.
  • Assist in addressing operations concerns and design issues by creating punch list items during start-up/commissioning
  • Meet with contractor safety staff to discuss safety deficiencies, findings, incidents
  • When needed participate in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause and corrective actions
  • Ensure the safety obligations of the Company are carried out as per the terms of the agreement, and communicated to the Project Manager
  • Take part in bi-weekly project safety calls to discuss project parameters and review any incidents that have occurred
  • Perform other safety-related duties as assigned by the site safety coordinator.

Field Duties:

  • Ensure Employees & contractors comply with all OSHA regulations, all other state/federal regulations, and Dominion Energy Safety Terms and Conditions (Solar and Battery Energy Storage).
  • Perform daily safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
  • For Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health items -stop the activity immediately and call the contractor safety team to take care of the issue in the manner prescribed contractually
  • For other compliance issues prioritize – get the contractor’s safety team and have them correct the issue. If the issue cannot be rectified immediately have the contractor’s safety team set a date to have the non-compliance item rectified and who is responsible for abating the issue. If that issue isn’t corrected in the prescribed time elevate the issue to the Project Manager
  • Attend Pre-Job Briefs (employee and contractor) to audit for quality as needed
  • Provide support to the project by maintaining a visible presence on the field and performing site visits to the entire project
  • Maintain professional relationship with Project Construction Renewables & contractor safety team
  • Serve as a mentor with Contractor safety professionals while in the field
  • Perform site walks with Renewable asset managers & contractor safety professionals to build relationships and identify hazards
  • Ensure contractors follow zero-tolerance safety expectations
  • Spend time in the field interacting with field personnel and coaching on safety concerns or call contractor safety personnel depending upon the issue

Mandatory Qualifications (Applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following):

  • A Bachelor in Safety or a closely related field with a minimum of 5 years of large project experience in a construction safety environment.
  • A current OSHA 500 training course designation and five years of experience as the lead safety professional.
  • A CHST designation & four years of construction safety experience as the lead professional.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Have 1-3 years of experience serving in the role of an owner’s safety representative.
  • Have 1-3 years of experience in a utility/industrial environment.

Specific Companies/Industries Experience:

  • Experience in heavy lifting/civil projects or large construction projects

 

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RN Clinical Assessor

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Contract
  • Job #33041

If you’re an experienced RN Clinical Assessor seeking an exciting new opportunity, look no further! We’re in search of someone who thrives in a collaborative and welcoming environment to join our team. If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to contribute to a positive workplace culture, you encouraged to apply!

Summary of Qualifications:
We are currently seeking a registered nurse (RN) clinical assessor for an exciting opportunity. In this role, you’ll have the flexibility of working from your home office while traveling to assessment locations within your region (New Kent & Williamsburg). As a RN Clinical Assessor, you’ll play a dual role: first, as a care coordinator conducting needs-based assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for individuals, facilitating their ability to remain in or transition back to a home and community-based setting. These assessments are typically conducted in the beneficiary’s primary residence. Secondly, you’ll serve as a pre-authorization nurse, reviewing requests for medical treatments, services, or procedures for Medicaid fee-for-service services. This aspect of the role involves assessing, evaluating, and providing recommendations to ensure that members receive the necessary services they require. It’s an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on individuals’ lives while contributing to the healthcare system’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Accountabilities:

  • Conducts assessment to determine whether the beneficiary meets the conditions and criteria for CMS wavier eligibility, using state-approved standardized assessment tool(s).
  • Establish a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality outcomes.
  • Interact and collaborate with multidisciplinary care team, which includes physicians, nurses, case managers, pharmacists, and social workers/educators to ensure beneficiary needs and preferences for health services/information is shared; educates beneficiaries about community resources/options; advocates on behalf of the beneficiary.
  • Prepare documentation, status updates, event notifications and other documentation regarding beneficiaries in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies and procedures.
  • Monitor case load to ensure all required documentation and entry of assessment results into web-based database are completed accurately and timely.
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and conduct case consultations/peer reviews/internal auditing as assigned.
  • Reviews and interprets patient records and compares against criteria to determine medical necessity and appropriateness of care; determines if the medical record documentation supports the need for services. 
  • Determines approval or initiates a referral to the physician consultant and processes physician consultant decisions ensuring reason for the denial is described in sufficient detail on correspondence.

The list of accountabilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other education- and experience-related duties that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of standards of practice related to Medicaid waivers, home, and community-based services (HCBS) programs, EPSDT, medical fragility, and level of care determinations.
  • Develops level of care recommendations based upon clinical evaluations.
  • Ability to use person-centered thinking, planning, and have competency in awareness of the needs of persons with disabilities.
  • Ability to interact with healthcare professionals, patients, their families, and other supports.
  • Knowledge of InterQual criteria strongly preferred. 
  • Knowledge of current NCQA/URAC standards strongly preferred
  • Medical record abstracting skills required. 
  • Knowledge of the organization of medical records, medical terminology, and disease process required.
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to work in a team environment. 
  • Flexibility and strong organizational skills needed. 
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Ability to utilize computer equipment and web-based software to conduct work.

Experience:

  • Experience with community-based individuals needing personal assistance with ADL and IADL tasks is highly preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience (preferably case management) in the health or medical field, directly related to homecare, long-term care, or personal care is required.
  • Minimum of one year UR and/or Prior Authorization or related experience.

Required Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse licensed by the state of Virginia
  • Minimum of two years’ experience in home care setting preferred.

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Early Childhood Educator

  • Location: Richmond, VA
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #31840

Utilizing the Reggio education approach, the Childcare Teacher plans, develops, and implements child-centered creative and adaptive lesson plans and provides a safe, secure, and engaging environment for children six weeks to six years age. As part of a teaching team, Childcare Teacher ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development. The Child Care Teacher makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explore their full potential. This position communicates effectively and with respect to parents and team members. The Childcare Teacher supports parents in achieving their parenting goals.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age.
  • Previous experience working with children in a care center environment.
  • Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
  • Familiarity with the Reggio philosophical approach to education for children Education/training.
  • Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
  • Meets background check eligibility.

Education/Credentials

  • Associate, Bachelor of Arts, or Master’s in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education strongly preferred
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) required.
  • High school diploma or GED required.

Additional position requirements: 

  • All positions are required to be available for shift rotations, holidays, and weekends.