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IT Administrator roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, information technology, or a related CIP-coded field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you on the 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months total to build your career in systems and network administration.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: IT Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Administrator (Level DOE)
POSTING START DATE: 11/2/26
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND and is not a remote position.
This position is open to multiple levels depending on experience.
Assist with the architecture, planning, implementation, and long-term support of a greenfield SAP S/4HANA system, including standard and custom-made modules and a system that will scale and grow with the growth of the Cooperative. Build relationships and collaborate with internal/external departments, stakeholders, and end-users on the administration of business applications that support the Cooperative’s objectives. Assist in the coordination of project teams, of various sizes, and serve as a contact between Information Technology (IT), the Cooperative business units, and external solution providers. Assist in ensuring compliance of technology solutions with IT standards and participate in the development and implementation life cycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist in documenting current-state business processes and application environments to support solution design and implementation activities.
- Provide information used to design, develop, test, configure, upgrade, and maintain business applications and processes within FICO modules.
- Provide support for assigned business applications including problem resolution and after-hours support.
- Assist with communication to keep appropriate team members, departments, and stakeholders up to date to ensure successful technical outcomes.
- Work on teams that are assigned software projects of varying size and assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to conduct assessments of the current state and constraints for defining the future state of and technology architectures of ERP solutions including functional and technical assessments; and provide input to the strategic direction of ERP technology for maximum return.
- Support and maintain SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling solutions.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate business needs, and recommend system solutions.
- Translate financial and operational requirements into functional specifications and configuration activities.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
- Analyze and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and coordinated support efforts.
- Develop and execute functional testing plans, test scripts, and validation activities for enhancements and releases.
- Support integration points between SAP Finance and other enterprise applications.
- Create and maintain functional documentation, business process documentation, configuration records, and support procedures.
- Participate in ERP projects, upgrades, optimization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with technical resources, integration teams, reporting teams, security administrators, and software vendors to deliver business solutions.
- Support change management, user training, knowledge transfer, and adoption activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business or related field; or
- Associate’s degree in information technology, business or related field; and 2 years of related IT experience; or
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 4 years of related IT experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Occasional travel may be required.
This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. This position may allow access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems. This position will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA Finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center Accounting.
- Experience supporting SAP Fiori applications and business user adoption.
- Financial process design and optimization.
- SAP implementation, enhancement, and support projects.
- Production support and incident resolution.
- Financial controls, compliance, and audit support.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other business functions.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of a keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
KEY SKILLS
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and IT strategic development skills.
- General knowledge of computer system networking and architecture.
- Functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO solutions preferred.
- Ability to work with project teams, handling multiple projects, and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Knowledge of business and information technology principles and ability to review and identify technical solutions that support business IT needs.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of project management tools and software.
- Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to clearly exchange accurate information.
- Ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
JOB TITLE: IT Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Administrator (Level DOE)
POSTING START DATE: 11/2/26
POSITION PURPOSE
This position is located at our Headquarters building in Bismarck, ND and is not a remote position.
This position is open to multiple levels depending on experience.
Assist with the architecture, planning, implementation, and long-term support of a greenfield SAP S/4HANA system, including standard and custom-made modules and a system that will scale and grow with the growth of the Cooperative. Build relationships and collaborate with internal/external departments, stakeholders, and end-users on the administration of business applications that support the Cooperative’s objectives. Assist in the coordination of project teams, of various sizes, and serve as a contact between Information Technology (IT), the Cooperative business units, and external solution providers. Assist in ensuring compliance of technology solutions with IT standards and participate in the development and implementation life cycle.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Assist in documenting current-state business processes and application environments to support solution design and implementation activities.
- Provide information used to design, develop, test, configure, upgrade, and maintain business applications and processes within FICO modules.
- Provide support for assigned business applications including problem resolution and after-hours support.
- Assist with communication to keep appropriate team members, departments, and stakeholders up to date to ensure successful technical outcomes.
- Work on teams that are assigned software projects of varying size and assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
- Participate on cross-functional teams to conduct assessments of the current state and constraints for defining the future state of and technology architectures of ERP solutions including functional and technical assessments; and provide input to the strategic direction of ERP technology for maximum return.
- Support and maintain SAP S/4HANA Finance and Controlling solutions.
- Partner with Finance and Accounting stakeholders to gather requirements, evaluate business needs, and recommend system solutions.
- Translate financial and operational requirements into functional specifications and configuration activities.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes.
- Analyze and resolve production issues through root cause analysis and coordinated support efforts.
- Develop and execute functional testing plans, test scripts, and validation activities for enhancements and releases.
- Support integration points between SAP Finance and other enterprise applications.
- Create and maintain functional documentation, business process documentation, configuration records, and support procedures.
- Participate in ERP projects, upgrades, optimization initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Collaborate with technical resources, integration teams, reporting teams, security administrators, and software vendors to deliver business solutions.
- Support change management, user training, knowledge transfer, and adoption activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business or related field; or
- Associate’s degree in information technology, business or related field; and 2 years of related IT experience; or
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED or HSED); and 4 years of related IT experience.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Occasional travel may be required.
This position is identified as a Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) related position, which may allow physical and/or logical access to Bulk Electric System (BES) cyber related assets or systems. This position may allow access to privileged information relating to such assets or systems. This position will be required to strictly adhere to all Basin Electric policies, procedures, and programs applicable to the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) requirements.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting SAP S/4HANA Finance processes including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Accounting, Cost Center Accounting, and Profit Center Accounting.
- Experience supporting SAP Fiori applications and business user adoption.
- Financial process design and optimization.
- SAP implementation, enhancement, and support projects.
- Production support and incident resolution.
- Financial controls, compliance, and audit support.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other business functions.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary position and to move about the office building, occasional reaching below and above shoulder level, constant use of a keyboard/computer and other office productivity machinery, bending, kneeling, lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, and pushing/pulling up to 20 pounds. It also requires finger dexterity and hand coordination.
KEY SKILLS
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and IT strategic development skills.
- General knowledge of computer system networking and architecture.
- Functional knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO solutions preferred.
- Ability to work with project teams, handling multiple projects, and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Knowledge of business and information technology principles and ability to review and identify technical solutions that support business IT needs.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of project management tools and software.
- Proficient with personal computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to clearly exchange accurate information.
- Ability to develop plans, procedures, and goals; present information to others; and work under stress to complete projects within deadlines.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an IT Administrator
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the STEM OPT Designated Degree Program List published by ICE. Computer science, information systems, and network engineering codes qualify, but general business IT degrees sometimes don't. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before targeting IT Administrator roles.
Filter employers by E-Verify enrollment status
Any employer hiring you on the STEM OPT extension must be actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Use Migrate Mate to filter IT Administrator listings to employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment so you're not discovering this gap after an offer.
Target employers with existing H-1B filing history
IT Administrator roles are commonly sponsored for H-1B visa status. Companies with recent H-1B LCA filings with DOL for similar SOC codes have already cleared internal legal approval for sponsorship, making them realistic targets for your STEM OPT job search.
Draft your I-983 training plan before you start
USCIS requires a completed I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT students, signed by both you and your employer. IT Administrator roles should map your duties to specific learning objectives in systems management, network administration, or security. Get supervisor sign-off in writing before day one.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage data
Before accepting an IT Administrator offer, run the SOC code for Network and Computer Systems Administrators through the OFLC Wage Search. Confirm your offered wage meets or exceeds the Level I prevailing wage for your metro area, which affects your LCA eligibility if your employer later sponsors H-1B.
Apply before your OPT end date to preserve cap-gap
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your 12-month OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your authorization through September 30. Missing the filing window eliminates this protection, so start the sponsorship conversation at least six months before your OPT end date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Administrator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
IT Administrator roles typically qualify when your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, information systems, or computer engineering. The job title alone doesn't determine eligibility. Your degree's CIP code must appear on the ICE STEM Designated Degree Program List, and your DSO must approve the extension on your I-20 before you start work.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you begin working on the STEM OPT extension. You can ask your HR contact for the company's E-Verify client ID or request the E-Verify Employer Memorandum of Understanding. USCIS requires this enrollment as a condition of the extension, and working for a non-enrolled employer puts your status at risk. Migrate Mate flags E-Verify enrollment on employer profiles so you can confirm before applying.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for an IT Administrator position?
The I-983 Training Plan must detail your specific job duties, the practical skills you'll develop, and how the training connects to your STEM degree. For IT Administrator roles, this typically includes objectives around systems administration, network configuration, security protocols, or cloud infrastructure management. Both you and an authorized company representative must sign it. USCIS can request this document at any time during your extension.
Can I switch IT Administrator employers while on STEM OPT?
Yes, but you must update your I-983 training plan with the new employer and have your DSO record the change in SEVIS within ten days of starting. The new employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. You can't work for an employer without meeting both requirements, even if your EAD card is still valid. A gap between jobs is permissible if it falls within the unemployment limit set by USCIS for OPT students.
How does cap-gap work if my employer sponsors my H-1B while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition before your STEM OPT EAD expires and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year, when H-1B status begins. You can continue working in your IT Administrator role throughout the cap-gap period without interruption. If the petition is not selected, your STEM OPT end date applies, and you'll need to stop working or depart unless another status applies.