Strategic Initiatives Intern

Smart Data Solutions LLC • Plano, TX

2d

About The Position

Smart Data Solutions, a leading provider of data management, claim routing and workflow solutions to health plans and TPAs, is looking for a Strategic Initiatives Intern to join our team!

We are seeking a high-energy, outgoing, and hands-on intern to support our CEO and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives on high-impact, cross-functional work. This role provides rare exposure to executive-level decision-making and requires strong emotional intelligence, confidence, and the ability to engage effectively with C-suite leaders. It is an ideal opportunity for a leadership-focused MBA student who enjoys strategic thinking and getting involved directly in execution.

Requirements

• Current MBA or leadership/strategy-focused graduate student.
• Experience in project coordination, consulting, operations, or similar fields.
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, or equivalent communication/analysis skills.
• High emotional intelligence with strong relationship-building skills.
• Outgoing, confident communicator with strong presence and the ability to engage with senior leaders.
• Hands-on problem solver eager to roll up their sleeves and make progress quickly.
• Structured thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, resourceful, and able to navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning by gathering inputs, organizing priorities, and maintaining simple dashboards and trackers.
• Prepare executive materials, including meeting packets, briefings, and concise decision-support summaries.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives by tracking milestones, identifying blockers, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
• Draft internal communications such as progress updates, talking points, and initiative summaries for leadership audiences.
• Manage and streamline meetings, including agenda preparation, pre-read distribution, note-taking, and post-meeting follow-through.
• Partner with C-suite leaders and stakeholders to schedule discussions, gather information, and support coordination across teams.
• Assist with organizational initiatives, including leadership meetings, team sessions, retrospectives, or culture efforts.
• Tackle ambiguous problems by conducting research, creating simple tools/templates, and proposing practical, action-oriented solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A company culture that is authentic, innovative, and collaborative! Our most powerful strength is our people! We build impactful solutions for our customers - their success is our success!
• A professional development and growth-oriented workplace
• Generous benefits including, health insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match to provide a better future in your retirement years
• A flexible environment with a competitive paid time off package; including vacation, holiday, give-back day, and a floating day

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern