Healthfirst

Data Engineering Intern, Operations Analytics and Reporting

New York, NY
USD 35k - 55k
Python SQL Git GitHub Poetry
Description

Data Engineering Intern (Operations Analytics and Reporting) - 2026 Summer Internship

Location: New York, NY

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Healthfirst’s 2026 Summer Trailblazer Internship is a 10-week paid program beginning on June 1, 2026. This is an immersive and interactive learning experience, that lays a foundation for continued leadership development. Interns do impactful work, collaborating with other interns, employees, and business leaders to solve current business problems and deliver solutions. Interns must be within a commutable distance from our New York offices at 100 Church Street, and are expected on site Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Who We Are:  

For nearly 30 years, Healthfirst has been serving New Yorkers. We helped pioneer the value-based healthcare model—where hospitals and physicians are paid based on patient outcomes—because our company was founded on the belief that insurers need to be true partners in the health system. 

 
Work Schedule

This position requires three days per week in office (Tues/Wed/Thurs) at 100 Church St. New York, NY. 

Operations Analytics  
Operations Analytics and Reporting is a fast-paced, innovative team. Our mission is to ensure accurate and timely member enrollment and premiums billing. We are looking for curious problem solvers to continue to push us forward. If you’re member-focused, collaborative, and passionate about data, join our growing team of Data Analysts and Data Engineers. 
 

Position Summary 

  • Modernize existing Python scripts currently running on a virtual machine task scheduler by refactoring them into well-structured, maintainable, and production-ready codebases 
  • Rebuild legacy automation using modern Python best practices, including dependency management and packaging with Poetry 
  • Improve reliability, readability, and long-term sustainability of analytics and operational workflows, reducing technical debt and operational risk 
  • Partner with analytics and operations stakeholders to understand existing workflows, business intent, and system constraints behind current scripts 
  • Implement consistent project structures, documentation, logging, and error handling to support future enhancements and smoother handoffs 
  • Validate refactored solutions through testing and controlled execution to ensure functional parity with existing scheduled jobs 
  • Manage multiple refactoring efforts in parallel while clearly communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs 
     

Minimum Requirements 

  • Experience with Python & SQL; familiarity with scripting, automation, or data workflows 
  • Exposure to GIT/GITHUB or software development best practices (project structure, version control, documentation) 
  • Interest in writing maintainable, production-quality code rather than one-off scripts 
  • Excited to learn how analytics and automation operate in real-world, enterprise environments 
  • Continuous learning mindset and strong problem-solving skills 
  • Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution or have graduated within 12 months of the program 
  • Will not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future 
  • Eligible to work in the U.S. 
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution 

At this time, Healthfirst will only consider applicants who are presently authorized to work for any employer in the United States and who will not require visa sponsorship from Healthfirst now or in the future, to retain their authorization to work in the United States. 

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services,  LLC.

Know Your Rights

All hiring and recruitment at Healthfirst is transacted with a valid “@healthfirst.org” email address only or from a recruitment firm representing our Company. Any recruitment firm representing Healthfirst will readily provide you with the name and contact information of the recruiting professional representing the opportunity you are inquiring about. If you receive a communication from a sender whose domain is not @healthfirst.org, or not one of our recruitment partners, please be aware that those communications are not coming from or authorized by Healthfirst.  Healthfirst will never ask you for money during the recruitment or onboarding process.

Hiring Range*:

  • Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $40,200 - $54,570

  • All Other Locations (within approved locations): $34,900 - $52,000

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

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