Finance Data & Analytics Developer Intern

About the Role

This ten-week paid internship program offers a challenging, real-world, hands-on project within the Finance Data & Analytics team at Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC). The internship can be located in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supporting development, integration, testing, and maintenance of existing and new data & analytics business solutions.
• Support divisional data solutions while adhering to corporate policies and standards.
• Initiate and monitor timely defect resolution for production and operational readiness.
• Manage deadlines and work efforts in a timely manner.
• Recommend process improvements.
• Communicate effectively with the team and management.
• Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
• Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations to inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
• Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business.
• Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Understanding of one or more programming languages.
• Knowledge of entry-level abilities on data tech (e.g., BI, DB Platforms, or other types of data toolsets).
• Ability to collect, clean, and prep uncomplicated data.
• Understanding of straightforward data structures.
• Ability to describe data and understand reasonability checking.
• Ability to work with change coordinators to implement changes and new solutions.
• Practical, developed PC skills, especially Excel, Word, and Access.
• Basic SQL.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree; rising senior.
• Major in computer science, computer information science, or management information systems. Other majors may be considered.
• Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Available for the full duration of the 10-week program.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Previous internship experience preferred.