Summer 2027 Intern

About the Role

Join the Health Care Value Strategic Informatics and Program Performance team for a summer internship. You will use your data science/statistical analytics knowledge to help the business understand how programs are performing and identify new opportunities. Your work will involve evaluating BCBSM programs to answer questions regarding cost savings, utilization of inpatient and emergency care, and opportunities for program improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations, and assist management with the implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, and research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Responsible for identifying, collecting, and maintaining data to perform comprehensive program evaluation.
• Analyze data using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to applying statistical models.
• Complete projects that are well documented and repeatable.
• Create documents to summarize findings.
• Participate in meetings and present to stakeholders when necessary.
• Complete any assignments given from the internship program.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Internship Program Activities

• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events (e.g., monthly Diversity and Inclusion events, department-wide team building events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Working knowledge of data languages such as SAS, R, Python/PySpark, and SQL.
• Proficient in applicable BCBSM systems.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Health Care, Information Systems, or other related fields.
• Master's Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Ability to effectively interface with employees at all levels.