Automation Engineer

Job Description

Title: Automation Engineer

Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area

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 an experienced and dynamic Intelligent 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 Automation Engineer will impact change the public, private, and non-profit sector. Automation Engineers must be willing to operate in a hybrid environment, with work taking place at client site (Washington D.C. metro area), the Rios Partners office in Arlington, VA, and virtually from home.

The Automation Engineer will be skilled in:

Solution Architecture: Lead the design and development of intelligent automation solutions using Microsoft PowerPlatforms, ensuring they align with client objectives and best practices.

Hands-On Implementation: Take a hands-on approach to implement SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps, MS Project, and other relevant Microsoft technologies to create automation solutions that drive business value.

Client Collaboration: Collaborate closely with clients to gather requirements, understand business processes, and recommend automation opportunities.

UI Design: Develop user-friendly and intuitive user interfaces to enhance the user experience of automation solutions.

Project Management: Manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

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

Consulting experience with a Big4 or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering, Business, etc.).

Proven experience in solution architecture, design, and implementation, with a focus on Microsoft PowerPlatforms.

Proficiency in SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps, and MS Project.

Strong UI/UX design skills.

Knowledge of solution architecture best practices.

Excellent project management skills.

Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Knowledge of RPA platforms and tools, such as BluePrism and UiPath, preferred

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 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)

Must conduct all work from the continental United States

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 Offers health benefits through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). This option empowers employees with more personalized healthcare options. With ICHRA, Rios Partners contributes tax-free dollars toward your health insurance premiums, giving you the flexibility to choose a plan that best fits your needs—rather than being limited to a traditional group plan.

Vision insurance: Rios Partners offers a vision plan through MetLife that covers eye exams, glasses, contacts and other vision related services.

Dental insurance: Rios Partners covers the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a dental insurance plan through MetLife, employees can purchase up to a higher-level plan.

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).

Parental 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, Health Advocate, we offer EAP sessions to address personal issues such as relationship struggles, substance abuse, parenting challenges and grief. Health Advocate provides support and resources for every eligible employee and their family.

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, Project Management

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Full-time

Hybrid remote