IT Training Program Analyst (ELTP) – IT Services and Support

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ELTP is a technical training program in Columbia, South Carolina. Participants begin with 4 to 5 months of paid classroom training. After successfully completing the program, participants join a technology area related to their field of study and continue developing their careers through mentoring, professional development, and career advancement opportunities. The program prepares entry-level IT professionals for careers in application and/or system development and support, including work related to the development, maintenance, security, and support of corporate and subsidiary websites, voice response units, desktop applications, and infrastructure platforms. The curriculum covers application development and deployment, IT service management, scripting, automation, networking, and security. During training, participants apply technical and business concepts through classroom instruction, case studies, and collaborative learning activities. They analyze business and technical scenarios through field assignments, projects, and practical learning experiences. Participants must successfully complete required assessments, presentations, projects, and other program deliverables to demonstrate proficiency and readiness for Information Systems career opportunities. After completion, participants are assigned to a department where their skills will be used, expected to acquire additional skills and knowledge, and reclassified to the entry-level position appropriate for that area. The role operates in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and may require action and support outside normal business areas. The positions require a security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or another IT job-related field obtained before July 1, 2027; alternatively, an associate degree in computer science or another IT job-related field obtained before July 1, 2027, plus two years of job-related IT experience.
U.S. citizenship, required to obtain the security clearance required for these positions.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work well under close supervision and as part of a team.
Attention to detail.
Ability to complete assigned work in a timely manner.
Microsoft Office skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated initiative in recent activities or studies related to technology.
IT internship experience.

Responsibilities

Apply technical and business concepts through classroom instruction, case studies, and collaborative learning activities.
Analyze business and technical scenarios through field assignments, projects, and practical learning experiences to develop problem-solving skills and support business objectives.
Complete required assessments, presentations, projects, and other program deliverables to demonstrate proficiency and readiness for Information Systems career opportunities.
After program completion, join an assigned department, use acquired skills, and continue acquiring knowledge and skills.
Provide action and support in a fast-paced collaborative environment, including outside normal business areas when required.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Subsidized health plans and free vision coverage.
Life insurance.
Paid annual leave, with accrual increasing the longer an employee works at the company.
Nine paid holidays.
On-site cafeterias and fitness centers in major locations.
Wellness programs and a healthy lifestyle premium discount.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance programs.
National discounts to movies, theaters, zoos, theme parks, and more.