IST Entry Level Positions with Highmark

Title	IT Analyst 1
Location	Pittsburgh, PA Camp Hill, PA
Description	This position is part of Highmark's IT College Recruiting Program and is intended for recent college graduates. A key part of this program is the IT Rotational Program. This employee development program takes the participants through a range of assignments that provide the scope, challenge and experience that builds the necessary skills to exceed at Highmark. Through this rotational program, participants are exposed to a variety of exciting information technology assignments over the course of two years. Targeted training focuses on increasing business acumen, career and personal development, goal setting, and goal achievement. This position is an ideal starting point for any career path in IT, whether as an application developer, project manager, network analyst, information security, or data center operations.   Applicants hired into this position through this Program are expected to fulfill job responsibilities in one of these IT functional areas - application development, project management, software administration, network services, data center operations, or information security. The primary job responsibilities will vary based upon the functional area, but minimally, applicants are expected to complete their assignments within the assigned timeframe, in a cost-effective manner, and with the desired quality. Job responsibilities include: * Develop relationships and work cooperatively with other information technology (IT) departments to ensure successful implementation and support of project efforts. * Assist and/or collect and analyze business and system requirements for their assigned tasks and projects. * Identify conflicting system integration issues and suggest alternative solutions. * Assist in the definition of scope and objectives for their assignments. * Provide input on the status of project efforts; anticipate and identify issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals; and implement corrective actions. * Provide input into the preparation of project plans. * Provide administrative and technical support to install, maintain, and upgrade purchased software applications. * Provide technical support in areas such as performance monitoring and issue resolution. * This position is required to comply with all Highmark Corporate Policies and Information Technology Procedures and Standards.     THIS JOB REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND AS A TEAM MEMBER. ADDITIONALLY, THIS JOB REQUIRES THE WILLINGNESS AND ABILITY TO REPORT TO WORK ON A REGULAR AND TIMELY BASIS AND MAY REQUIRE WORKING IRREGULAR HOURS, HOLIDAYS AND/OR WEEKENDS.   * Education level and/or relevant years of experience(s) in lieu of education: Students eligible for this program have recently earned a bachelor's degree (or higher), and have typically majored or minored in an Information Technology (IT), Business/Finance, or Health Care related discipline, such as those listed below. For non-IT disciplines, a minor or completion of a number of IT-related courses is preferred.    Computer Science,  Computer Engineering,  Management Information Systems,  Information Science.   Required Qualifications   o Overall GPA of 3.5 in most recently completed degree program o Must be legally authorized to work for any United States employer without requiring sponsorship (sponsorship is currently not being offered for this program)     PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS    GPA of 3.5 in major in most recently completed degree program  Extracurricular involvement in school, church, community or workplace organizations or activities.  Completion of prior internship(s)  Integrity  Leadership potential  Professionalism  Commitment to continuous learning
Job ID	63901