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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP IS-U Functional Analyst - **Company:** Central Hudson - **Location:** Poughkeepsie, NY, United States - **Salary:** $73,000.0 - $171,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP), Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Management, Information Systems, Software Debugging, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Traceability, SAP (Applications), SAP Configuration, SAP CRM, SAP IS-U, Software Requirements Analysis, System Programming, SAP Customer Experience, SAP Development, Sap Fiori, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gl2dwf ## About the Role + 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 ## Description 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? ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Headless by Design: Building Enterprise Systems That Agents Can Actually Use](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100092-headless-by-design-building-enterprise-systems-that-agents-can-actually-use) - [How One Developer Built the Back Office for 10 Million Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100082-how-one-developer-built-the-back-office-for-10-million-companies) - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)