GEICO’s Veteran IT Transition Program
Ready to make an impact? If so, read on!
Are you seeking your next challenge after the military? From the day we opened our doors in 1936, the men and women serving our country have held a special place at GEICO. We are proud to offer former members of the military an opportunity to transition into IT.
The Veterans IT Development program brings qualified veterans on as full-time associates starting them in a one-year program. Your career journey starts with learning and perfecting your skills as an IT Analyst. Those in this role define and shape the business and systems capabilities GEICO depends on to be competitive in the insurance industry. This one-year program focuses on gaining the skills, knowledge and experience needed to be a successful entry level IT Analyst. The program combines classroom and real-work experience so new skills can be applied immediately. Participants will be assigned mentors and receive supplemental training depending on their project assignments. Program participants will work in one of the many areas of GEICO’s IT department including Information Services, Systems Operations and Internet Business divisions. GEICO offers promotional and lateral job role opportunities that will allow you to go where your interests take you. This entry level position does not require previous IT experience.
GEICO is looking for veterans with strong analytic, problem-solving and communication skills and a desire to meet the challenges of entering the IT career field. The program is based at GEICO’s Contact Center in Virginia Beach and will report to our Corporate Office. A college degree is not required; however, GEICO encourages and supports those pursuing their degree.
The program includes education and experiences in these and other areas:
• Business and Systems Analysis
• Requirements Elicitation and Collaboration
• Planning and Negotiation
• Insurance Operations and Practices
• Programming and Systems Development Concepts
• User Experience and User Interaction (UX/UI) Principles
We are seeking qualified candidates for our March 2020 class.
Candidate Qualifications:
• Veteran of The Armed Services of The United States to include - Army, Navy, United States Marine Corp, Air Force and United States Coast Guard
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills – there will be an assessment for you to complete to demonstrate analytical and deductive reasoning skillset
- Salary: Undisclosed
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Functional Area
Information Technology - Job shift: Day
- By Job type: Paid Training
- Current openings: 1
- Years of experience: N/A
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Key skills
Desired candidate profile:
Education requirement:Bachelors Degree, Associates Degree, High School Diploma or GED, Pursuing Associate Degree, Pursuing Bachelors Degree, Pursuing Masters Degree
US Citizenship Requirement :N/A
Certifications Name :Clearance Level :
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Company Profile
GEICO
- We know you know GEICO, but we want you to know that with us, you’ll find a rewarding career no matter which path you take. Our over 40,000 associates have been unexpectedly delighted to find that their jobs have turned into illuminating careers. You know us for insurance. Get to know us for great careers, too. Just the Stats on GEICO *16 million auto policyholders (and growing!) * Insures more than 20 million vehicles * Second-largest private passenger auto insurer in the United States (A.M. Best) * Employs more than 40,000 associates * Maintains 16+ offices around the country * Provides 24-hour service, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
