Strategic Intelligence Intern
About The Position
Are you a student looking for an amazing opportunity to learn AND make a real difference in the lives of others? As a Strategic Intelligence Intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, you will be responsible for assisting with various strategic research requests, monitoring industry trends, collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, and communicating recommendations via written reports. This internship offers hands-on experience applying strategic frameworks (e.g., SWOT, PESTLE, PrOACT), synthesizing expert interviews, and visualizing trends using tools like Excel and PowerBI. Interns will gain exposure to executive-level decision-making, cross-functional collaboration, and real-world strategic planning, preparing them for future careers in strategy or analytics. “This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy. Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.” Are you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most trusted companies in Kansas. Why Join Us? Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals. Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans. Real World Experience: You will work hand in hand with our team in learning our business and applying your classroom learning. Networking Opportunities: Participate in our corporate intern program and network with other interns at BCBSKS to enhance your learning opportunity. Flexibility: Options to work onsite and hybrid available and accommodating to school schedule.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts program with at least 1 year of study, in one or more of the following majors: business administration, economics, finance, data analytics, or a related field.
- Requires a minimum GPA of 2.75.
- Need to be self-motivated and be able to carry out activities with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to break down complex problems into pieces that can be solved with data and analysis
- Ability to organize and analyze information in a strategic framework, such as SWOT, PESTLE, or PrOACT
- Basic understanding of financial statements and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ability to use tools like Excel and/or PowerBI to analyze data trends and insights
- Skilled in gathering information from diverse sources and distilling it into strategic recommendations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Conduct strategic analyses
- Monitor industry trends, relative to BCBSKS positioning
- Gather quantitative and qualitative data from numerous sources
- Synthesize expert interviews into recommendations
- Maintain intelligence repositories
- Visualize data and trends
Benefits
- Networking opportunities with other company interns, through our company intern program
- Participate in TopCity intern program
- Access to onsite Topeka workout facility, Club Blue
- Housing assistance available for onsite interns in Topeka
- Professional development opportunities through company training – ‘Blue University'
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
