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The Senior Functional technology Analyst will support NYPA’s Strategic Supply Management team by providing SAP S/4HANA MM and Ivalua functional expertise across the full Source-to-Pay (S2P) process. This role will work closely with procurement business users to troubleshoot system and functional issues, configure enhancements, and support reporting needs, and ensure stable, efficient procurement operations. The analyst will also participate in requirement gathering, testing, documentation, and integration activities while helping drive continuous improvement across the procurement technology landscape.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and solve Procurement system and functional issues in SAP S4/HANA and Ivalua in a timely manner.
- Respond to business users for procurement system related questions and issues, troubleshoot issues, and provide clear and practical functional solutions. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Budgets, AP, IT) to ensure resolution of issues.
- Configure, implement, and test new or enhanced procurement functionalities in SAP, Ivalua, and Ariba or other related technical solutions to improve efficiency of procurement business process.
- Lead in testing activities (unit, integration, UAT) and resolve defects.
- Develop SQL queries and analytical reports, capture KPIs from procurement systems (SAP ERP, SAP Ariba, Ivalua), and facilitate dashboard creation and visualization in Microsoft Power BI, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Create detailed functional specifications, process flows, test scripts, and user guides. Conduct user training.
- Monitor and resolve data quality issues in Master data for Business Partner, Material master and Contract data.
- Work with IT on developing the standards to Master Data Quality.
- Support maintenance of system integrations and data interfaces between SAP and external procurement platforms (Ariba or Ivalua).
Responsibilities
- Maintain a Data Governance framework that meets data objectives.
- Design and configure solutions in the IT systems used by the organization.
- Implement policies and standards for management of data.
- Identify and establish data quality rules and definitions. Establish data quality process, governance, and issue tracking process tools. Develop data quality metrics that identify gaps and ensure compliance with standards working with business owners.
- Work with all areas of the business to ensure data quality and integrity.
- Facilitate the development of queries, reports and insights across the company. Work with business and IT partners to remediate identified gaps using both manual and automated solutions; defines and implements tools in collaboration with IT.
- Facilitate the development of reports and insights across the company.
- Act as primary system administrator and control point for system access and maintenance. Maintain and facilitate creation of user accounts. Goals in accordance with NYPA policies and practices.
- Issue resolution of the many systems.
- Support their technology needs and effective use of the system working closely with stakeholders.
- Support technology implementation, roll out, development of communications to companywide users.
- Proactively manage communications and training on changes to systems and processes.
- Drive business user adoption of business intelligence and self-service reporting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Highly collaborative individual, who has proven ability to work with all levels to achieve results.
- Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly.
- Strong understanding of use of IT systems and their functional applications.
- Strong understanding and experience in configuring and administration of systems.
- Experience in designing, configuring and implementing Information Systems and procedures.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of IT and Data Architecture concepts, methods, and strategies.
- Strong understanding of use of data (e.g. for analytics, business intelligence) as well as data management (e.g. data warehousing, BI delivery) and data governance (standards, quality, metadata), industry trends, and best practices.
- Familiarity with data modeling, data dictionary, data analytics and data profiling.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively raise business risks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree. Business Management, Information Management, Statistics, Engineering, or similar.
- 4 years of experience moderately complex system design and implementation work efforts preferred.
- Experience in a data organization, clearly exposed and performing tasks within different data governance aspects (quality, standards, reference data, data management) preferred.
- Experience including building queries, and common/standard use of data analysis tools.
- Experience in the Utilities industry – Preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Limited travel (up to 10%) required primarily to our generating facilities.
- Overnight travel to the various NYPA locations within New York State.
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $110,000-$150,700. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.
INTRODUCTION
The Senior Functional technology Analyst will support NYPA’s Strategic Supply Management team by providing SAP S/4HANA MM and Ivalua functional expertise across the full Source-to-Pay (S2P) process. This role will work closely with procurement business users to troubleshoot system and functional issues, configure enhancements, and support reporting needs, and ensure stable, efficient procurement operations. The analyst will also participate in requirement gathering, testing, documentation, and integration activities while helping drive continuous improvement across the procurement technology landscape.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze and solve Procurement system and functional issues in SAP S4/HANA and Ivalua in a timely manner.
- Respond to business users for procurement system related questions and issues, troubleshoot issues, and provide clear and practical functional solutions. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Budgets, AP, IT) to ensure resolution of issues.
- Configure, implement, and test new or enhanced procurement functionalities in SAP, Ivalua, and Ariba or other related technical solutions to improve efficiency of procurement business process.
- Lead in testing activities (unit, integration, UAT) and resolve defects.
- Develop SQL queries and analytical reports, capture KPIs from procurement systems (SAP ERP, SAP Ariba, Ivalua), and facilitate dashboard creation and visualization in Microsoft Power BI, and SAP Analytics Cloud.
- Create detailed functional specifications, process flows, test scripts, and user guides. Conduct user training.
- Monitor and resolve data quality issues in Master data for Business Partner, Material master and Contract data.
- Work with IT on developing the standards to Master Data Quality.
- Support maintenance of system integrations and data interfaces between SAP and external procurement platforms (Ariba or Ivalua).
Responsibilities
- Maintain a Data Governance framework that meets data objectives.
- Design and configure solutions in the IT systems used by the organization.
- Implement policies and standards for management of data.
- Identify and establish data quality rules and definitions. Establish data quality process, governance, and issue tracking process tools. Develop data quality metrics that identify gaps and ensure compliance with standards working with business owners.
- Work with all areas of the business to ensure data quality and integrity.
- Facilitate the development of queries, reports and insights across the company. Work with business and IT partners to remediate identified gaps using both manual and automated solutions; defines and implements tools in collaboration with IT.
- Facilitate the development of reports and insights across the company.
- Act as primary system administrator and control point for system access and maintenance. Maintain and facilitate creation of user accounts. Goals in accordance with NYPA policies and practices.
- Issue resolution of the many systems.
- Support their technology needs and effective use of the system working closely with stakeholders.
- Support technology implementation, roll out, development of communications to companywide users.
- Proactively manage communications and training on changes to systems and processes.
- Drive business user adoption of business intelligence and self-service reporting.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Highly collaborative individual, who has proven ability to work with all levels to achieve results.
- Self-starter, ability to work independently in a fast paced environment while delivering solid action-oriented results quickly.
- Strong understanding of use of IT systems and their functional applications.
- Strong understanding and experience in configuring and administration of systems.
- Experience in designing, configuring and implementing Information Systems and procedures.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of IT and Data Architecture concepts, methods, and strategies.
- Strong understanding of use of data (e.g. for analytics, business intelligence) as well as data management (e.g. data warehousing, BI delivery) and data governance (standards, quality, metadata), industry trends, and best practices.
- Familiarity with data modeling, data dictionary, data analytics and data profiling.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify, quantify and effectively raise business risks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree. Business Management, Information Management, Statistics, Engineering, or similar.
- 4 years of experience moderately complex system design and implementation work efforts preferred.
- Experience in a data organization, clearly exposed and performing tasks within different data governance aspects (quality, standards, reference data, data management) preferred.
- Experience including building queries, and common/standard use of data analysis tools.
- Experience in the Utilities industry – Preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Limited travel (up to 10%) required primarily to our generating facilities.
- Overnight travel to the various NYPA locations within New York State.
The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $110,000-$150,700. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.
NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.
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NYPA publishes technical reports, legislative communications, and public-facing energy content. Tailor your writing samples to demonstrate experience with policy, infrastructure, or government audiences before applying. Generic portfolios won't stand out in a public sector review.
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Request clarity on the LCA wage tier early
Before accepting an offer, ask HR which DOL prevailing wage level they're filing the Labor Condition Application at. Government employers sometimes file at Level I or II, which affects your compensation relative to private-sector Author roles.
Prepare your degree equivalency documentation in advance
H-1B specialty occupation requires a U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related field. If your degree is from outside the U.S., obtain a NACES-member credential evaluation before NYPA's HR team submits the I-129 petition to USCIS.
Understand NYPA's procurement-driven hiring timelines
As a public authority, NYPA often runs structured hiring cycles tied to budget approvals and project phases. Starting your application several months before your authorization expires gives you buffer for their internal approvals before any USCIS filing begins.
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Does New York Power Authority sponsor H-1B visas for Authors?
Yes, New York Power Authority sponsors H-1B visas for Author roles. As a large public utility operating under New York State authority, NYPA has an established HR infrastructure for managing USCIS petitions. You'll need to demonstrate that the Author position qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which is the standard H-1B threshold.
How do I apply for Author jobs at New York Power Authority?
Author positions at NYPA are posted on their official careers portal. You can also browse open roles flagged for visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which filters listings specifically for candidates who need work authorization. When applying, tailor your resume and writing samples to NYPA's public utility context. Highlight any experience with technical writing, government communications, or energy infrastructure content.
Which visa types does New York Power Authority commonly use for Author roles?
NYPA sponsors H-1B and TN visas for longer-term employment, and supports F-1 OPT and F-1 CPT for early-career candidates, which makes it accessible at multiple career stages. TN sponsorship applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. For permanent residency, NYPA has filed under EB-2 and EB-3 preference categories, which require a PERM labor certification through DOL before the immigrant petition stage.
What qualifications does NYPA expect for Author roles?
Author roles at NYPA typically require a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related field, alongside demonstrated writing experience. Given NYPA's focus on energy infrastructure and public accountability, experience writing for technical, policy, or government audiences carries more weight than general content creation. Strong candidates show fluency translating complex subject matter into accessible public-facing content.
How do I time my application around visa deadlines?
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed for an October 1 start date, so if you're on OPT expiring before then, you'll need OPT STEM extension eligibility or a cap-exempt gap bridge. TN status can be obtained at the border or port of entry, which gives more scheduling flexibility. Start conversations with NYPA's HR team at least four to six months before your current authorization expires to avoid gaps.
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