Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Intern
About The Position
The Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Internship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of healthcare, data analytics, and population health strategy. This internship is designed for individuals who are passionate about leveraging data to solve complex healthcare challenges and improve health outcomes, affordability, and the overall member experience. As a member of the Population Health Strategy Analytics team, the intern will work with large-scale healthcare datasets, including medical and pharmacy claims data and electronic medical record (EMR) information, to generate actionable insights that support Highmark's Living Health strategy. Through collaboration with analytics professionals, clinical stakeholders, and business leaders, the intern will contribute to high-visibility strategic initiatives focused on improving population health, enhancing care delivery, and driving value-based healthcare outcomes. The program provides hands-on training and exposure to advanced healthcare analytics, strategic planning, and business decision-making. Interns will participate in meaningful projects that involve data exploration, trend analysis, performance measurement, predictive insights, and strategic research. They will have the opportunity to strengthen analytical and technical capabilities, gain exposure to executive leadership, and develop the communication and storytelling skills needed to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations. Typical responsibilities include supporting day-to-day analytics activities, conducting research and reporting, analyzing healthcare and population health data, developing insights and recommendations, participating in strategic projects and initiatives, and collaborating across teams to support organizational objectives. This internship provides a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact while building a strong foundation for a career in healthcare analytics, population health, and business strategy. This internship is ideal for graduate students seeking meaningful experience in healthcare analytics and strategy, offering the opportunity to contribute to population health initiatives while developing the analytical, business, and leadership skills needed for a successful career in healthcare and data-driven decision-making.
Requirements
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Pursuance of a graduate degree full or part-time in an accredited college or university.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a Master's degree in Analytics, Data Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, Epidemiology, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Supporting day-to-day analytics activities
- Conducting research and reporting
- Analyzing healthcare and population health data
- Developing insights and recommendations
- Participating in strategic projects and initiatives
- Collaborating across teams to support organizational objectives
- Communicate effectively
- Provide professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area
- Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization
- Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability
- Conducts research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action
- Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit
- Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
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Career Level
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