Lead Automation Developer (Power Platform & AI Solutions)

JBS International is seeking a high-impact Digital Automation & Solutions Lead to establish and lead a modern digital capability spanning automation, low-code/no-code solutions, data enablement, analytics, and practical AI applications. This is a player-coach leadership role designed for an early-stage environment, where a single leader will define strategy, build governance, and deliver hands-on solutions while scaling a sustainable capability over time. This leader will partner closely with others in the Digital Services and clients-facing business teams to deliver measurable business outcomes through modern digital tools and data-driven solutions.

***This opportunity is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days a week, in-office, at JBS International HQ in North Bethesda, MD.***

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Player-Coach Leadership & Capability Build

• Serve as a highly hands-on player-coach, balancing strategic leadership with direct solution design and delivery.

• Lead by example through active configuration, development, and implementation of business solutions and workflow automations.

• Translate ambiguous business needs into practical MVPs and scalable operational solutions.

• Establish and mature the Digital Automation & Solutions as an enterprise capability, including delivery standards, governance, reusable templates, and scalable solution patterns.

• Mentor and guide internal staff in low-code/no-code solution delivery, workflow design, automation best practices, and solution governance.

• Define and operationalize scalable intake, prioritization, and delivery approaches for digital solutions and automation initiatives.

• Help establish a sustainable operating model that supports long-term growth of the capability.

2. Strategy, Solution Design & Delivery

• Design, build, and implement workflow automation and business solutions using platforms such as Monday.com, Smartsheet, Microsoft Power Platform, and related technologies.

• Lead end-to-end solution delivery including workflow design, forms, dashboards, reporting, automation, and operational visibility solutions.

• Develop reusable accelerators, templates, and scalable solution frameworks to enable rapid and consistent delivery.

• Establish governance and best practices to ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, scalable, and aligned with organizational standards.

• Partner with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency through process redesign and automation.

• Support broader adoption of low-code/no-code and workflow automation capabilities across the organization.

3. Data, Analytics & AI Enablement

• Partner with technical and analytics teams to enable business-facing reporting, dashboards, and operational insights leveraging Snowflake and related tools.

• Deliver data-driven visibility solutions that support decision-making and program operations.

• Help establish lightweight data governance, ownership, and quality practices aligned with business needs.

• Identify and implement practical AI-enabled capabilities that improve workflows and operational effectiveness, such as summarization, workflow intelligence, copilots, and productivity enhancements.

• Integrate AI-enabled capabilities into business workflows and digital solutions where appropriate and valuable.

• Collaborate with Applied AI and technical engineering resources to operationalize scalable AI-enabled solutions.

4. Business Partnership & Solution Enablement

• Rapidly build understanding of JBS business domains and client needs through stakeholder engagement, discovery sessions, and collaborative solutioning workshops.

• Translate operational and program needs into scalable workflow, automation, and digital solution opportunities.

• Partner with business development and client-facing teams to support solution strategies for proposals, RFIs, and RFPs.

• Help position JBS as a leader in practical digital modernization, workflow automation, and AI-enabled operational solutions.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or related technology field.

Experience: 8+ years of experience in digital solutions, automation, analytics, data platforms, or solution architecture, with demonstrated hands-on experience building solutions using low-code/workflow platforms such as monday.com, Smartsheet, Microsoft Power Platform, or similar tools. 5 + years of demonstrated hands-on experience with analytics and data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, BI tools, SQL, Salesforce), including designing, building, and integrating data-driven solutions that enhance client workflows through dashboards, reporting, and actionable insights.

Knowledge: Python and SQL programming skills are required. Proven ability to design, build, and implement practical AI use cases (e.g., copilots, workflow intelligence, forecasting, summarization), integrating them into scalable, client-facing digital solutions.

Competencies: Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder enablement skills.

Location: This position operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring 2-3 days per week onsite at our headquarters in North Bethesda, MD.

Security Clearance: May vary based upon assignment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk or computer workstation.

• Regularly uses a computer, keyboard, and mouse.

• Normal or corrected vision to read documents, view computer screens, and perform tasks that require visual accuracy.

• Ability to hear and understand spoken information in person and over the phone.

• Minimal lifting and carrying may be required, typically light office supplies or documents.

• Ability to move within the office environment to access equipment, files, and interact with colleagues.

• Ability to handle occasional stress related to deadlines, workloads, or challenging tasks.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED:

These requirements are not the exclusive standards for this position and will not be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. The Project Coordinator will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by the supervisor.

This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.

This position is subject to availability of funds and to any and all restrictions contained in the contract or contracts that provide funding for this position.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on the "Apply" link posted below and complete the application. Please include cover letter, resume, and at least (3) professional references.

Our company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO" poster at EEOPost.pdf. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.