Title: SAP Business Data Cloud Specialist
 Location: NRG Energy Inc. HQ - 910 Louisiana St Houston, TX
 Schedule: Hybrid, onsite 1x a week (Wednesday)
 Number of openings: 1
 Duration: 6+ month 
 Start date: ASAP
 Employment Type: Full-time | W2 PROFILES ONLY
  
 Mission: The ideal candidate will play a key role in integrating SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC with SAP Datasphere/(SAP BDC future state), designing data models, and delivering advanced planning and analytics through SAP Analytics Cloud. This role combines technical expertise in SAP data connectivity and replication with hands-on skills in analytics and reporting.
 Day-to-day:
  - Design, implement, and maintain data replication and data federation strategies in Datasphere using SAP tables and CDS views.
  - Integrate SAP S/4HANA (RISE) and SAP ECC systems seamlessly with Datasphere.
  - Develop and enhance SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) reports, dashboards, and planning models to support business decision-making.
  - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and translate them into scalable analytical solutions.
  - Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance across data flows and reporting environments.
  - Leverage data science and analytical methods to extract insights and support business objectives.
  - Monitor and optimize the performance of data replication and analytics processes.
  
 Must-haves:
  - Proven experience with SAP Business Data Cloud / Datasphere, including data replication and federation.
  - Strong knowledge of SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud) and SAP ECC connectivity to SAP Datasphere.
  - Hands-on experience with SAP Analytics Cloud for planning and analytics use cases.
  - Experience working with SAP Tables and CDS views for data modelling.
  - Solid understanding of data governance, quality assurance, and compliance standards.
  - Ability to analyze complex data sets and communicate insights to stakeholders.
  - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment.
  
 Plusses:
  - Prior experience working as a data scientist or analyst in a SAP-centric environment.
  - Familiarity with data visualization best practices and predictive analytics.
  - Connect Microsoft Power BI to SAP Datasphere for PowerBI reporting purpose.