Geospatial Participant, Full-Time Business Intelligence and Geospatial Development Program

Summary: travelers.com/career (Search Job ID: 7852BR) Have an interest in joining the next BIG thing in insurance?  We are looking for a motivated Geospatial Participants to join our Business Intelligence and Geospatial Development Program in fulfilling the next generation of data-driven talent at Travelers. Participants receive the benefit of having the program office to help foster development while working in a specific line of business to build upon existing geospatial skills within a dynamic team environment.

Primary Job Duties/Responsibilities: Participates and aids in program events and initiatives, which may include: ·        Complete tailored 1st Year Experience Training (Business Acumen, Insurance Acumen, Technical & Analytic Expertise, Leadership Readiness) ·        Recruiting (Intern Info Sessions, School Visits, Career Fairs) ·        Coaching in the Summer Intern Experience (Orientation, Onboarding, Speaker Series) ·        Ad hoc Business Intelligence & Analytics Community Initiatives Specific Geospatial qualifications: A strong technical aptitude is required, as well as being able to contribute to the team with knowledge of Geospatial and GIS concepts and experience. Candidates should have proficiency with basic GIS concepts for data downloading, reviewing and compiling, metadata creation and editing, as well as spatial analysis to generate new data sets. This position will provide exposure to a wide variety of Geospatial projects that benefit the products and services within your line of business. Where you will analyze geographic data, using a combination of spatial software and analytical methods, to assist internal clients and leaders in making strategic decisions, reducing risks, increasing efficiency, and realizing organization goals.   Opportunities available in Hartford, CT.

Education/Work Experience/Knowledge: Coursework from an accredited college or university with major focus in: Geography/GIS, Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems (Masters is preferred but not required) Preferred candidates will have at least one internship in a Geospatial related role and/or minimum 3-4 years of experience with GIS principles in a college setting

Job Specific Technical Skills/Competencies: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Experience with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of software products 10.x is required Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Creative and flexible; comfortable working on a small team with limited supervision Fast learner; willingness to take on projects outside the scope of work Enthusiastic, motivated team player Knowledge of geography principles is preferred Strong aptitude concerning analytics, profiling skills, and statistics Hands on experience with text files, Excel sheets, and databases Good written and communication skills Python experience strongly preferred but not required

 

 

 

Geospatial Intern, within the Business Intelligence & Geospatial Development Program @ Travelers Insurance

 

The Travelers Internship Program provides qualified students an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand business experience, receive valuable on-the-job training, and take a 10 week journey to discover if one of the many opportunities in the Insurance industry – including the growing field of Business Intelligence – is right for you.

 

Looking for robust experience in cutting-edge mapping and analytics projects in the field of Geospatial? We are looking to fill our Geospatial intern class for the Summer of 2017. The successful candidate will assist on an innovative geospatial collaborative Property & Casualty insurance initiative. Candidates should have proficiency with basic GIS concepts for data downloading, review, and compiling, metadata creation and editing, as well as spatial analysis to generate new data sets.

 

How can students interface with Geospatial at Travelers?

This position will provide exposure to a wide variety of GIS datasets, offering a unique experience to work hands on with experienced analytical team members to see the GIS data put into action. In addition to some great work experiences, the Business Intelligence & Geospatial program office will assign a Mentor, Peer Advisor, and a summer training curriculum that focuses on business acumen, technical skills, as well; as exposure to leadership and transition from school to the workplace. In additional to enterprise events for over 300 Travelers interns, there will be a number of summer programming for the Business Intelligence & Analytic (BI&A) community interns including a speaker series, workshops, presentations, and networking events. 

 

Minimum qualifications

·        Coursework from an accredited college or university with major focus in:

o   Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

o   Analytics,

o   Computer Science,

o   Information Systems

·        Candidates will have 1- 2 years of experience with GIS principles and practices in a college setting

·        Experience with the ESRI ArcGIS suite of software products 10.x is required.

·        Knowledge of basic geography principles is preferred.

·        Good analytical and profiling skills, some basic statistical knowledge.

·        Hands on experience with text files, Excel sheets, Databases

·        Good written and communication skills.

·        Rising senior in college in good junior standing with at preferred GPA of 3.2 or better.

·        Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for future sponsorship.

 

This 10-12 week position is expected to begin on June 2017.

 

Opportunities are available in both Hartford, Conn. and St. Paul, Minn.

·        Proficiency in open source GIS mapping software and platforms required; proficiency in PostgreSQL, PostGIS, Python or other programming languages strongly preferred

·        Background in computer science, math, geography, statistics, international development, and /or other relevant field

·        Experience with database management

·        Strong research capabilities

·        High familiarity with acquiring, cleaning, and modifying geospatial data

·        Interested in web mapping applications, design, and software development

·        HTML, CSS, JavaScript knowledge is a plus

·        Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail

·        Creative and flexible; comfortable working on a small team with limited supervision

·        Fast learner; willingness to take on projects outside the scope of work

·        Enthusiastic, motivated team player

 

Please visit:  www.travelers.com/howtoapply

Search Job ID: 8581BR

 

William B. Tarinelli Jr. | BIG Program Manager | Business Intelligence & Geospatial Development Program

Travelers

One Tower Square | CR14A

Hartford, CT 06183

W: 860.277.1273   F: 877.875.8574

 

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