SAP IS-U Functional Analyst

An SAP ISU Functional Analyst is a professional who bridges business process requirements with the technical SAP ISU landscape. A functional analyst is a subject matter expert who translates complex business needs into efficient solutions within the SAP ISU environment. The role requires a deep understanding of business processes and SAP configuration and capabilities for rolling out new functionality as well as maintaining the system.

What does an SAP IS-U Functional Analyst do?

• Acts as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams. Gathers and collaborates closely with the business, stake holders, system owners and end users to define business requirements, system goals and identify/resolve system issues.

• Manages small to medium-sized SAP enhancement projects

• Actively participates in all stages of the System Development Life Cycle for SAP modifications, including planning, analysis, design, requirements definition, functional design, development, testing, implementation, and training including:

• Ensuring the solution is relevant, maintainable, reasonable, and adheres to Central Hudson standards

• Reviewing User Acceptance Testing for completeness including verifying the testing proof is sufficient; verifying both positive and negative test cases

• Verifying all documentation is updated and maintained

• Participating in Knowledge Transfer sessions

• Performing post implementation review

• Acts as a technical leader including

• Provide expert level support of day-to-day activities

• Perform triage on new incidents including analysis, evaluation, and recommendations

• Coordinate priorities with the business

• Follow up on all outstanding items

• Make configuration changes to meet business requirements

• Collaborate closely with ABAP developers to provide clear requirements, assist with debugging and provide robust testing scenarios

• Propose system improvements

• Ensures relevant documentation is updated including:

• Business Requirements Documents

• Requirements within the Requirements Traceability Matrix

• Functional Specifications

• Monitors upcoming SAP releases for enhancements that would benefit Central Hudson

• Provides support for storm restoration efforts

What does it take to be an SAP IS-U Functional Analyst?

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, STEM or a related field and 3+ years of related professional experience in areas such as SAP development or administration, systems programming, information systems development, or a closely related field. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, candidates with an Associate’s degree in the aforementioned fields and at least 5+ years of related professional experience in areas such as SAP development or administration, systems programming, information systems development, or a closely related field will be considered.

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience in SAP or with a regulated utility.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels

• Must demonstrate the willingness to work in a collaborative team environment to deliver a quality product

• Strong leadership, negotiation and consultative skills at a cross-functional level

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA (2023 or later)

• Experience with SAP’s IS-U solution (Industry-Specific Solution for Utilities

• Familiarity with SAP Fiori (configuration, security, and deployment)

• Experience with SAP Customer Experience solutions (C4C)

• Knowledge of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)

• Exposure to SAP Joule (AI capabilities)

• Experience in a regulated utilities environment

• Organizational Change Management experience

• Lean Six Sigma training

• Competitive compensation

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with substantial company match

• Life and Travel Insurance

• Tuition Assistance

• Wellness Reimbursement Program

• Paid Holidays and Vacation, This position has a career path which allows for advancement opportunities within our Systems Analyst job series. The title and level are commensurate with experience. Pay range: $73,000 - $171,300, We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health benefits, 401K plan with substantial company match, tuition assistance, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.