Automation Engineer Jr

Title: Junior Automation Engineer

Location: Remote (with occasional travel)

Summary

Rios Partners is a mission-driven consulting firm creating positive change by delivering value for our clients, investing in our employees, and solving tough problems that benefit our local and global communities. We ground our approach in empathy, enabling our team members to better hear our customers’ challenges and work together to develop effective solutions. As a team, we know what it takes to move organizations forward with measurable, sustainable results.

Our primary consideration when evaluating candidates is alignment with our Mission and Values.

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior Automation Engineer to join our Digital Services and Data Analytics Practice. In this role, you will be responsible for spearheading our intelligent automation offering, utilizing the Microsoft PowerPlatforms framework to architect, design, and implement cutting-edge solutions for our clients. You will work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, transform their business processes, and drive efficiency through automation. Please see our “What We Do” page to see how the Junior Automation Engineer will impact change in the public, private, and non-profit sector.

As a Junior Automation Engineer, you will:

• Strategic Automation: Spearhead the architecture and development of intelligent automation solutions, focusing on Microsoft Power Platforms to ensure alignment with client objectives and industry-leading practices.
• Technical Execution: Directly implement SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps, MS Project, and other relevant Microsoft technologies to create automation solutions that drive business value.
• Collaboration: Work closely with clients and Rios team members to gather requirements, understand business processes, and recommend automation opportunities.
• RPA Integration: While not a primary focus, knowledge of RPA platforms such as BluePrism and UiPath would be advantageous for providing comprehensive automation solutions.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Engineering, or Business)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in solution architecture, design, and implementation, particularly with SharePoint and PowerApp development
• Demonstrated proficiency in SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps, and MS Project.
• Some project management capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, team members, and others with non-technical background.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Knowledge of RPA platforms and tools, such as BluePrism and UiPath
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R is a plus.
• Experience managing senior client relationships

Additional information

• U.S. work authorization required
• Security Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance (i.e. must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has resided in US for past three years consecutively)
• Must be willing to live in the DC Metro area
• Must be willing to operate in hybrid environment, including work in-person at client site in DC Metro area and at Rios Partners office in Arlington, VA as needed (final schedule determined by team and project)

Benefits Information:

• Profit-sharing/Performance Bonus: Rios Partners is committed to ensuring the success of the organization benefits the entire team. As such, a portion of profits is paid out to employees. The total amount of Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus distributed to the team may vary year to year and will depend on numerous factors, including market conditions, company performance, and individual performance.
• Retirement plan: Rios Partners offers a 401(k) and contributes an amount equivalent to 3% of the employee’s base salary each month to the designated fund. Employees may choose to contribute additional money into the 401(k) from their paycheck each month.
• Health insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a variety of plan options through United Healthcare. (Please see the “Rios Employee Benefits” section of the “Join Our Team” page to review comprehensive health insurance policy documents.)
• Vision insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for vision insurance plan through VSP. (Please see the “Rios Employee Benefits” section of the “Join Our Team” page to review comprehensive vision insurance policy documents.)
• Dental insurance: Rios Partners covers 90% of the premium for both the employee and their dependents for dental insurance plan through Guardian. (Please see the “Rios Employee Benefits” section of the “Join Our Team” page to review the dental insurance policy documents.)
• Disability insurance: Rios Partners will pay 100% of the premium for both short-term and long-term disability insurance provided through Guardian.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays: You will be eligible for three weeks of PTO (15 days) and 12 paid holidays each year. In additional accrued PTO, Rios Partners provides additional time off for both expected and unexpected events (e.g., Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Voting).
• Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave: Rios Partners celebrates employees’ choice to become parents. We are also aware that pregnancy and caring for an infant or a newly adopted child may cause additional life complexities. As such, we provide employees twelve (12) weeks of paid leave in association with the birth of an employee’s own child or the placement of a child with the employee in connection with adoption or foster care. To be eligible for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, team members must: 1) Have worked at Rios Partners full-time for a minimum of 12 continuous months. 2) Be in good employment standing with Rios Partners (i.e., not on probation). 3) Request leave a minimum of 30 days in advance if possible. If this is not possible, please place your request as soon as possible once you become aware of it. Regardless of eligibility for the Rios Partners Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, all Rios Partners employees are eligible for the Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act entitlements as well as Rios Partners Short Term Disability plan.
• Employee Assistance Program: Rios Partners cares about the mental health of our employees. Through our employee assistance program, ComPsych, we offer 5 EAP sessions to address personal issues such as relationship struggles, substance abuse, parenting challenges and grief. ComPsych, if you decide to utilize the service, also provides FinancialConnect, LegalConnect and FamilySource to provide support and resources for every eligible employee.
• Training and Development: Rios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Seniority Level: Associate

Functions: Information Technology, Consulting, Other

Workplace Type: Remote

Job Type: Full-time