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IT Systems Specialist roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a Form I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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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 Systems Specialist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before targeting IT Systems Specialist roles. Computer Science (11.0101) and Information Technology (11.0103) are commonly eligible, but your specific program title on your I-20 controls what USCIS approves.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask recruiters directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you get to the offer stage. You can cross-check by searching the E-Verify employer search tool. An employer not enrolled cannot legally hire you on STEM OPT, regardless of their intent to sponsor.
Use Migrate Mate to filter E-Verify employers
Searching broadly for IT Systems Specialist roles wastes time on employers who can't hire you. Migrate Mate filters listings by E-Verify enrollment status so you're only seeing roles where your STEM OPT authorization is actually usable from day one.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date
The I-983 must define specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree, not just your job duties. Get your hiring manager to outline measurable technical training goals during the offer stage so your DSO can approve the plan before your extension period begins.
Target employers with existing H-1B filing history
IT Systems Specialist roles at employers who have filed H-1B visa LCAs with the DOL signal an established immigration infrastructure. Pull LCA disclosure data through the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have filed for this occupation code and understand their prevailing wage commitments.
Time your OPT extension application to your program end date
File your STEM OPT extension application with USCIS up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Late filing means a gap in work authorization. Your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS before you can submit, so start that internal process at least 120 days out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Systems Specialist role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, information technology, computer engineering, or information systems, and the role maps to your degree program. USCIS evaluates whether the job directly relates to your STEM degree, not just the job title. Check that your I-20 lists a CIP code on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before filing.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes, E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. The employer must be actively enrolled, not just registered. You can verify enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool before accepting an offer. If the employer is not enrolled, they cannot participate in your STEM OPT extension, regardless of their willingness to support you. Migrate Mate surfaces only E-Verify-enrolled employers so you can skip this manual check.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an IT Systems Specialist?
The I-983 must describe a formal training program that connects your on-the-job responsibilities to your STEM degree's learning objectives. For an IT Systems Specialist, this typically includes documented goals around systems administration, network infrastructure, security protocols, or enterprise software relevant to your degree field. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy the requirement. Your employer and DSO must both sign off before your extension period starts, and USCIS can audit compliance at any point.
What is cap-gap and does it apply to IT Systems Specialist roles?
Cap-gap automatically extends your OPT work authorization if your employer files an H-1B petition for you before your OPT expires and your lottery registration is selected. It bridges the period between your OPT end date and October 1, when the H-1B takes effect. Cap-gap applies to any role, including IT Systems Specialist, as long as you're maintaining valid F-1 status. USCIS publishes cap-gap guidance annually covering exact authorization conditions.
How do I find IT Systems Specialist employers who support STEM OPT?
Filter by E-Verify enrollment first, then look for employers with a track record of hiring international students. DOL LCA disclosure data via the OFLC Wage Search shows which employers have filed for IT Systems Specialist or related occupation codes, indicating existing immigration processes. O*NET profiles this occupation under SOC code 15-1244, which helps you confirm role alignment with your degree. Migrate Mate combines these filters so you can identify qualifying employers directly.