Senior IT Business Analyst

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and were passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role, youre in the right place. About you and this role Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. IT Analyst on the ED&A Data Technology & Architecture Team located in Midland, MI or Houston, TX. You will: Make significant technical contributions to critical data initiatives within our team at Dow. Be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining data governance solutions to enable business objectives and accelerate Dow's digital transformation. Focus on developing scalable and efficient data processing pipelines, implementing data integration and transformation processes, and ensuring the availability, security, and performance of data and analytics solutions. You will be working with a cross-functional team that includes Solution Managers, Data Governance Managers, and Data Owners. Responsibilities Design, develop, and support data governance solutions using SAP BODS. Work closely with SAP ECC HANA systems for data migration, replication, and transformation. Develop and maintain integrations using IDOCs and BAPIs. Manage, cleanse, and govern master data using SAP Master Data suites (e.g., MDG or equivalent). Collaborate with functional and business teams to understand master data requirements and ensure data quality. Develop automation scripts and data utilities using Python. Build and customize business applications and workflows using Microsoft Power Apps. Enable data validation, reconciliation, and error handling across SAP and non-SAP systems. Participate in system upgrades, data migration projects, and ongoing operational support. Create technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to internal teams. Continuously explores and adopts new technologies and best practices to improve our data infrastructure. Ensures Service Management standards are implemented and executed. Ensures technical, architecture, and application designs align to company IT architecture and security standards. Core Technical Expertise Concepts, how to, and best practices , along with hands on knowledge and experience in: SAP BODS (Business Objects Data Services) SAP HANA SAP ECC IDOC and BAPI-based integrations SAP Master Data suites (such as SAP MDG) SQL Databases Python scripting for data processing and automation Microsoft Power Platform data integration, ETL concepts, and data governance DevOps practices and tools, understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), and familiarity with cloud services and infrastructure Agility : Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Agile software development methodologies and work processes, especially Scrum. Engineering Mindset and Professional Growth Technical Design Contribution: Ability to rapidly synthesize information and contribute clear, well-documented technical specifications and architectural diagrams to the design process. Feature Ownership: Demonstrated history of taking ownership of complex features and modules within larger projects, driving them to completion, and managing technical dependencies autonomously. Pragmatism and Initiative: A strong bias for action, coupled with a pragmatic approach to delivering stable, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions. Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical designs to both peers and senior stakeholders, effectively influencing technical decisions. Required Qualifications A minimum of a bachelors degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant OR 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree. Minimum of 2 years of professional relevant experience A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process. Preferred Skills Functional knowledge of SAP Master Data (Material/Customer/Vendor) Familiarity with PySpark Experience with SAP S/4 HANA Your Skills Integration Services: The ability to design, configure, and support data and application integrations across systems (e.g., SAP, Azure, APIs). This includes understanding ETL processes, protocols (REST/SOAP), authentication methods, and integration platforms. Proactive Problem Solving: Identifying issues before escalating, analyzing root causes, and applying established procedures to resolve standard technical and process-related problems. Business Processes:Understanding how business functions operate and how technology enables or improves them. This includes partnering with analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with functional needs. Technical Support / Troubleshooting: The ability to diagnose, investigate, and resolve issues in applications, systems, integrations, or infrastructure; especially in cloud, SAP, Windows/Linux, or DevSecOps environments. Detail-Oriented Documentation: Creating accurate, complete technical documentation; including integration specifications, solution designs, process flows, and system configurations; ensuring clarity and adherence to architecture and compliance standards. Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Benefits What Dow offers you We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location). Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match. Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations. Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. Competitive yearly vacation allowance. Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents). Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured. Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) participation. Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey. On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location). Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more. Additionally, some of our locations might offer: Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location) Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location) Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location) Join our team, we can make a difference together. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting in a new tab. As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on in a new tab. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. 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