RCI-NYPA-IT Engagement Analyst; Executive Assistant Hybrid

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – minimum 3 days onsite per week

Mandatory Onsite Days: Tuesday and Wednesday

Interview Process: 45–60-minute interview with the hiring manager

Job Description:

The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking a proactive and highly organized IT Engagement Analyst to support executive-level technology engagement, strategic vendor relationships, stakeholder coordination, and corporate communications. The role involves coordinating Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), preparing executive presentations, tracking action items, researching industry events and award opportunities, and maintaining vendor engagement compliance documentation.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong executive coordination experience, technology awareness, and the ability to manage multiple activities independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate strategic technology vendor engagements with partners such as Microsoft, Google, and Databricks.
• Schedule and support Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), document discussions, track action items, and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Coordinate executive calendars and meetings with senior IT leadership.
• Develop PowerPoint presentations, executive updates, and business communications.
• Research industry conferences, speaking opportunities, and technology awards.
• Support vendor compliance checks and Project Sunlight documentation.
• Maintain engagement trackers and support migration from Excel to SharePoint.
• Assist with Power BI dashboard visibility and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT leadership, procurement, Strategic Relationship Management (SRM), and Corporate Communications teams.

Required Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Executive and stakeholder coordination.
• Vendor relationship and meeting coordination.
• Microsoft 365, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong organization, documentation, and follow-up skills.
• General awareness of AI, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies.
• Proactive research and independent working ability.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher; relevant experience and capabilities are important.
• Experience supporting senior executives or IT leadership.
• Exposure to technology engagement, corporate communications, event coordination, or strategic vendor relationships.
• Basic Power BI knowledge.
• Experience preparing executive presentations, meeting summaries, and formal business communications.
• Must be comfortable working onsite at least three days per week.
• Must be able to commute reliably to White Plains, NY.
• Candidate should demonstrate professionalism, discretion, initiative, and executive presence.
• Deep technical expertise, software development, project management, and procurement negotiation experience are not required.

Ideal Candidate Profile: A strong communicator with excellent organizational skills, executive-facing experience, technology awareness, and the ability to coordinate stakeholders, presentations, vendor engagement, and compliance activities effectively.