Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Intern

Highmark Health • Carolina, PA

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About The Position

The Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Internship provides graduate students with hands-on experience at the intersection of healthcare, data analytics, and population health strategy. The intern joins the Population Health Strategy Analytics team and works with large-scale healthcare datasets, including medical and pharmacy claims data and electronic medical record (EMR) information, to develop insights supporting Highmark's Living Health strategy. The work contributes to strategic initiatives focused on improving population health, care delivery, health outcomes, affordability, member experience, and value-based healthcare outcomes.

The program offers training and exposure to healthcare analytics, strategic planning, and business decision-making. Interns participate in projects involving data exploration, trend analysis, performance measurement, predictive insights, and strategic research. They collaborate with analytics professionals, clinical stakeholders, and business leaders; gain exposure to executive leadership; and develop analytical, technical, communication, and data-storytelling skills to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations. The internship is intended to provide practical business experience, introduce participants to career opportunities, and help prepare them for future positions in the business.

Applicants must be independently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. The role requires compliance with company policies, the Code of Business Conduct, HIPAA, and information security requirements, including protection of confidential customer information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Currently pursuing a graduate degree, full-time or part-time, at an accredited college or university.
• Must be independently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Effective communication skills.

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.
• Interest in healthcare analytics, population health, and business strategy.
• Experience or interest in data exploration, trend analysis, performance measurement, predictive insights, and strategic research.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day analytics activities.
• Conduct research and reporting, including recommendations or alternative proposals for action when requested by management.
• Analyze healthcare and population health data, including medical and pharmacy claims and EMR information.
• Develop insights and recommendations to support population health strategy and organizational objectives.
• Participate in strategic projects, programs, and initiatives, including planning and implementation of unit projects.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, clientele, and internal or external constituencies when planning assignments and resolving day-to-day operational problems.
• Provide professional services under supervision and with guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel.
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs appropriate to the operating unit.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern