2027 Summer Intern - Data Analytics, Program Performance

Location: Detroit, MI, United States; Hybrid

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist 
  management with 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, research. 
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization. 
• 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required. 
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship. 
• 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. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems. 
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. 

Department Summary / Preferences:

The Data Analyst Intern will support the Strategic Informatics team by analyzing healthcare claims and authorization data to evaluate program performance, identify utilization trends, and generate actionable business insights. Responsibilities include data extraction, validation, analysis, reporting, and data visualization, as well as supporting reconciliation efforts with vendors to validate performance, savings, and operational metrics. The intern will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to investigate data discrepancies, ensure data accuracy, and support informed decision-making.

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in data Analytics, Data Science, Health Informatics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with large and complex datasets.
• Experience with SQL and proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python/R.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting, and data visualization tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team environment.