IT Specialist I - Early Career Leadership Development Program

Westinghouse Electric Company
401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Cranberry Township
1000 Westinghouse Drive (Show on map)
Nov 06, 2026
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. About the role: As an IT Specialist - Early Career Leadership Development (Catalyst Program) you will deliver value across multiple departments while gaining hands-on experience and developing an understanding of different departments within the company. For each rotation/department, develop an understanding of the strategic direction of the department and the business environment and evaluate how business strategies align with the direction of the business. Identify areas of improvement and use data analysis skills to propose solutions to enhance the efficiency of each rotational department.Develop a foundation of leadership capabilities. The program consists of a series of three, 8-month rotations. These rotations are across IT Infrastructure and Operations, Applications, and Information Risk Management. You will report to the Director, IT Strategy and Planning and be located in Cranberry Township, PA, working a mobile/hybrid role. Key Responsibilities: Applications: Contribute to the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of business applications. Work with business and technical partners to understand requirements, analyze processes and data, support solution delivery, coordinate testing and change activities, and assess application value and performance. Information Risk Management: Support efforts that identify, assess, communicate, and reduce information and technology risk. Gain exposure to cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance, control effectiveness, policy and standards, risk reporting, awareness, and collaboration with technology and business teams to strengthen the control environment. IT Infrastructure and Operations: Support programs that improve reliability, performance, security, and user experience of enterprise infrastructure and operational services. Gain exposure to service management, operational processes, technology lifecycle planning, incident and problem management, and growth and maturation plans. Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology, computer science, management information systems, cybersecurity, engineering, data analytics, business, or a related field completed within two years of the program start date. 0 Years of Experience Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with an ability to translate information into practical recommendations. Eager to learn, develop, seek feedback, and take on increasing responsibility accross different assignments. Demonstrated leadership capabilities through academic, volunteer, or community experiences. Outstanding academic achievement detailed on resume. Collaborate with all team members in a global, cross-functional environment. Interest in building broad experience across infrastructure and operations, applications, and information risk management. Follow applicable security, privacy, compliance, and company requirements. Upon successful completion of the two-year Catalyst rotational program, you will transition into a permanent position in Westinghouse's IT Department. We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The salary for this position is $85,000 per year. #LI-Hybrid Why Westinghouse? Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer: Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement Paid Vacations and Company Holidays Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service Employee Referral Program Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: Safety and Quality Integrity and Trust Customer Focus and Innovation Speed and Passion to Win Teamwork and Accountability While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter \| Facebook \| LinkedIn\| YouTube