Employment Opportunities

Long Island Power Authority (LIPA), a corporate municipal instrumentality of the State of New York, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Departmental Financial Manager

Responsibilities:
Verification and monitoring of all expenditures within the Environmental Affairs Department and for the preparation, review, and monitoring of annual budgets.  Accomplished through reconciliation of monthly variance reports, invoice tracking, and ensuring program managers are accountable for explanation and detail on all payments. Ensures all expenditures are in compliance with financial and accounting policy and procedure, as well as being in compliance with any 3rd party contracts.

Requirements:  
Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline with a Masters preferred; 5 + years of related experience and strong quantitative and analytical skills; and the ability to work independently. Desirable: accounting/auditing experience, knowledge of accrual accounting and a working knowledge of customer relations management Siebel database; experience in electric utility programs, specifically energy efficiency and renewable energy programs; and advanced knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: DFM or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

Director of Internal Audit

Responsibilities:
This position will direct day-to-day operations of the internal audit function, ensuring the adequacy of the Authority’s system of internal controls, safeguarding of assets, and ensuring accuracy and reliability of both financial and operational information. Lead development and execution of the annual internal audit plan, and ensuring follow-up on recommendations. The position will be assisted by its own staff and/or consultants, and the Internal Audit Department of the Authority’s operations service provider. The position will report to the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board and senior management.

Requirements:
BS/BA in business or accounting, CPA and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); MBA is desirable; 10 years or more of internal auditing or public accounting/auditing including 3 years or more  at senior audit management level; ability to effectively communicate audit results and make persuasive presentations to all levels of management including the Board of Trustees.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: DIA or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

Executive Director of Communications 

This position will lead process improvement for the business operations of a $3.6 billion electric utility serving 1.1 million customers that is a leader in efficiency and renewables.

Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for enhancing LIPA’s image among key constituents. Including developing and implementing a company-wide communications strategy; developing and managing all of the company's communications including: media, public relations, advertising, internal publications, speaking functions, writing speeches, the company's web and social media. Will also be chief press spokesperson for the Authority,

Requirements:
Strong speaking, writing and presentation skills, as well as finance and accounting acumen; experience working with the business and financial press; familiarity with: industry analysts, quarterly and annual financial reporting, and internal employee communications; at least 10 years` experience in the field of corporate communications preferably within a high visibility retail company or government agency; leadership competencies in teamwork, creative problem solving, flexibility, results driven, interpersonal skills, negotiating; experience across media relations, crisis management, public affairs and/or marketing communications; public relations degree or equivalent preferably with an additional business qualification such as an MBA.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: EDC or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

Grant Analyst

Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for the review and validation of monthly  invoices and expense documentation  to ensure contractual compliance with grant agreements and the granting agencies, such as the Department of Energy, NYSERDA, FEMA and SEMO. Compile and submit grant invoices.   Create audit ready work files and be available to respond to audit inquires.  Prepare monthly summaries and quarterly financial reports and, enter data into sharepoint site.  

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business/finance; with ten years electric utility experience in performing analysis of Operating and Financial areas; and extensive experience with general ledger activity to enable the efficient analysis of accounts or activity as needed; or the equivalent in a combination of education and experience.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: GA or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

IT Project Coordinator

Responsibilities:
Coordinator will be responsible for assisting Director of IT in ensuring IT initiatives and applications are well managed, tracked and implemented as Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) process and LIPA’s standards for project management. Key responsibilities will include assisting in creating Project Management Organization in which project accounting, inventory and reporting is tracked regularly as per LIPA’s standards for project lifecycle process. In addition, IT Coordinator will provide support for change management needs on business applications, define and gather IT needs and requirements for business areas and users, implement IT Projects, research and procure resources, document IT policies, guidelines and RFP’s as needed.

Requirements:  
Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in IT project management with knowledge of project management methodologies (SDLC), tools, techniques and their application to information technology projects. In addition, experience in assisting with rollout of complex software applications and system implementations of large IT projects with knowledge of software development, networks, operating and financial systems is required. Candidate must also possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, time management and organizational skills, and have a strong background with Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project and Sharepoint.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: ITPC or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

 

IT Systems Specialist/Engineer

Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing support and maintenance to assure the stability, uptime and security of LIPA IT Infrastructure and systems with an emphasis on providing end to end administration, design and support for LIPA’s Virtual (VMWare) and Storage Area Network (SAN) environments. Candidate should have strong background in LAN/WAN technology, VMWare, and Windows environment including experience with implementation and roll out of complex IT software applications and systems.

Requirements:
A Bachelors Degree in MIS/Computer Science or  at least one of the following Microsoft Certifications, MSCA, MSCE, MCITP, or equivalent; and 7 + years in the Information Technology; including experience with installing, configuring, maintaining and troubleshooting Windows 2003/2008 Enterprise Server, Microsoft Exchange 2003/2010, SQL Server (2003/2005/2008), and Blackberry Enterprise Server. Extensive hands on experience working with VMWare ESX/ESXi 3.5/4.1/5.0, vSphere 4/5, and replication/backup solutions for VMWare (VMWare Certification a plus); experience with upgrade and migration of SAN and Disaster Recovery environments is preferred (experience with iSCSI protocol), and Symantec Endpoint Security, Symantec Backup Exec, HP EVA SAN, HP/Left-Hand Networks SAN, Cisco VPN, Citrix Server, RSA Secure ID Devices, IBM DataStage, Netezza Data Warehouse appliance, Windows XP/7, and Microsoft Office 2003/2007/2010. Knowledge of enterprise networking equipment (routers, firewalls, switches, VPN appliances, CSM appliances) is a plus.  Some experience in project management and resource coordination is expected along with maintenance of critical business applications (Financial systems, Timesheet system, etc.) and support with deployment and testing of software implementations and upgrades.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: ITSE or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

Manager of Managerial Reporting

Responsiblities:
This position will be responsible for the preparation of monthly managerial reporting, including budget variance analysis and reporting to Senior Management and the Finance and Audit Committee. Additionally assist in the preparation and ongoing administration of the annual budget and long term financial plans, with the objective of forecasting future financial results, the impact of spending proposals on retail electric rates and other key performance measures and ensuring expenditure accountability.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a business concentration (e.g. accounting, finance; Master’s degree is a plus); strong quantitative and analytical skills; financial modeling experience required and 8 or more years of relevant work experience; Advanced knowledge of FRx and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) a strong plus; Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. Utility industry experience preferred. Able to interact with various levels within the organization.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: MMR or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

Manager of Quantitative Analysis

Responsibilities:
Manager will assist in managing and preparing budgets for the Power Markets department, manage databases that support Power Market Operations, and coordinate the activities of the Resource Planning Coordinating Committee (RPCC). Under the direction of the Assistant VP for Planning and Analysis, works with the Power Market Department team to assure that the power supply for LIPA’s customers are procured in a reliable, cost effective manner. 

Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, finance, accounting, economics or business administration or related fields. Master’s degree preferred; or, commensurate experience. Commensurate experience in lieu of educational requirements may be accepted. Candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in finance, quantitative analysis, budget management with at a minimum of 3 years of utility industry experience, working for an electric investor-owned or public utility company or as a consultant to a public or private utility. Experience in development of and use of complex spreadsheets is essential.  It is helpful if the candidate has experience with accounting systems; business intelligence tools; and document management systems.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: MQA or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

Staff Accountant

Responsibilities:
This position will be responsible for analyzing, preparing and recording  accounting transactions in the general ledger; performing various analysis of account activity; assisting in the monthly closing process; performing account  reconciliations in preparing reports to management. Ensure that financial transactions are recorded timely and accurately in accordance with GAAP and organizational standards. Analyzes internal control processes to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and  makes recommendations for improvement.. Coordinate the timing of data flows from the Management Service Provider to assist in the closing process.  Position requires monthly on-Island site visits to Management Service Provider locations. 

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with several years accounting experience and 1 or more of public accounting , a strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles proficiency with Microsoft office suite, excellent written and oral communications skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task; and ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions.  CPA desired or CPA in process.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: SA or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

Senior Engineer

Responsibilities:
Provide support in the management of the operations and capital budgets of the Service Manager. Provide technical support on various planning, engineering, design, construction, maintenance and operation issues as assigned. Review, provide oversight and advise on project proposals including the evaluation of constructability and risks. Review storm expenses submitted by the System Manager for appropriateness and provide oversight in support of storm response: participate in asset management strategy development and implementation. Monitor performance metrics for the System Manager and identify opportunities for improvement. Provide technical support to on various system issues.

Requirements:
A technical degree (engineering) preferred; 10 or more years of utility experience in electric planning; electric operations; project work or engineering design.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: SE or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

VP of Business Process Improvement

This position will lead process improvement for the business operations of a $3.6 billion electric utility serving 1.1 million customers that is a leader in efficiency and renewables.

Responsibilities:
The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing internal consulting to and developing systems for the Senior Staff to drive business process improvements that support operational excellence, economic delivery, customer service, and accountability plus other key strategic initiatives. The individual will lead a team working with an enterprise wide scope in the various functional areas, interfacing with significant contractors, and in collaboration with other business units.

The Vice President of Business Process Improvement will have responsibility for monitoring business performance, corporate risk analysis, and regulatory compliance, Information technology, and human resources.

Requirements:
To be considered for this position you must have 15 or more years related experience including experience in industrial engineering or corporate re-engineering, organizational structuring and design; strong communications skills; plus practical knowledge of HR, Procurement and IT.

How to Apply:
Interested parties should immediately submit their cover letter and resume to jobs@lipower.org reference: VPBPI or:

  • Wanda E. Hord, Director of Human Resources
    Long Island Power Authority
    333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Suite 403
    Uniondale, NY, 11553

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