Health Data Analytics Graduate Intern (Summer 2026)

Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)•Austin, TX

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

With the Health Division, you’ll be joining a passionate team of self-motivated change agents united by our mission: driving to design the delivery of high-quality healthcare for nearly three-quarters of a million active and retired Texas public educators. The healthcare industry is complex and we’re a team of problem-solvers who are up for the challenge. With a focus on innovation and collaboration to catalyze the market, we spend nearly $4 billion annually on healthcare to make a difference in our members’ lives. With a career at TRS, you’ll be empowered through a culture of continuous learning, front-line decision-making, coaching and mentorship to shape the future of our work, while transforming healthcare delivery for 1 in 41 Texans. Internship: This position is a paid, full-time, limited term assignment that offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive hands on experience. Interns enjoy the opportunity to get training and mentoring from experienced professionals in one or more areas. Interns may also be eligible to continue working part-time through the fall and spring semesters, depending on department and agency needs. The Health Analytics Student Intern will help the Health Division at TRS meet its goal of harnessing its data to optimize its health management strategies, identify actionable patterns in health care claims, and assess areas where interventions could add value and produce better health outcomes. The incumbent will perform entry level project work related to their field of study and analyzing health care/insurance related data, and support agency operations with a primary focus on gaining practical work experience and business skills for personal development or to satisfy educational requirements. This position will proactively work with the Health Analytics team, Health staff, and agency employees. The ideal candidate for the Health Data Analytics Intern position at TRS is a graduate student (Masters or Doctoral) with a strong foundation in public health, actuarial science, mathematics, economics, data science, or a related discipline. This individual is a proactive, analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about leveraging data to improve healthcare outcomes for Texas educators. They possess the ability to critically evaluate complex health insurance data, identify actionable trends, and communicate insights clearly through both written and visual formats. With demonstrated skills in SQL, data analysis, and problem-solving, the candidate is eager to contribute to innovative projects, adapt to evolving challenges, and actively engage with a team dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery. This position will start on June 4th 2026 and will end on August 7th 2026. Salary will be dependent upon education level: Graduate Student - $25.00/hour

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in public health, actuarial science, mathematics, economics, data science, informatics or a related program.
Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.
None.

Nice To Haves

Graduate-level education (Master or Doctoral) in a discipline that provides a foundation in analysis, research, or data-driven decision-making.
Demonstrate proficiency in analytical methods.
Experience with SQL and a general aptitude for programming is needed.
Experience working on similar projects to the ones described above.
Letter(s) of recommendation from program professor(s) are strongly encouraged.
Experience using Microsoft Office software.
Experience creating data visualizations to explain complex data to broad audiences using a variety of tools.

Responsibilities

Analyzes enrollment and claims data to identify trends and anomalies and to identify areas of action.
Develop and automate SQL queries in our internal data warehouse to extract claim data for use in analyses and dashboards.
Assists in the production of analytical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, including creating visualizations and drafting narrative.
Develops a summary document describing the data and document data limitations and nuances to enhance analysis and reporting.
Review and validate reporting of health care data from external sources including from TRS' health care consultants, insurance companies, or other industry resources.
Conduct surveys and assessments of vendor activities to evaluate performance.
May assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing data; entering data into spreadsheets, databases, and other automated applications; and preparing complex queries and reports.
May review forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents for completeness and acceptability
May assist in reviewing and analyzing agency policies, procedures, and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Assists in completing special projects and performs other work as assigned.
Performs related work as assigned.