What is an SAP IS-U Functional Analyst?

AnSAP ISU Functional Analystis 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?

Required:

• Bachelors 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 Bachelors degree, candidates with an Associates 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 drivers license

Preferred:

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

• Experience with SAPs 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

Applications will be accepted until July 14, 2026.

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 6 $171,300