Analytics & Data Science Intern

Ready to help us transform healthcare? Bring your true colors to blue.
This position is eligible for the following persona(s): eWorker, Mobile & Resident
Internship duration: 6/3/24 - 8/16/24
Blue Cross Blue Shield is excited to offer rising college seniors an eleven-week virtual summer internship. To realize a different future for healthcare, we need a different kind of workforce. One that unites diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to help us disrupt, innovate, and break through. So, don’t hold back. Bring your true colors to Blue.
What we need:
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) A nalytic and Data Science Summer Internship is designed to provide those interested in pursuing a data driven career with the opportunity to spend the summer working on challenging projects in a professional environment.
Over the 11-week internship, each intern will be supervised by various associates from multiple teams in the analytic space
What you'll do:Sample Project Work ( Including Recent Past Years):
Research and develop new methodologies of analyzing and visualizing claim data and trends
Determine the magnitude and drivers of behavioral health claims in light of COVID-19 and increased telehealth usage.
Explore and predict future high cost claimants
Evaluate potential new programs offered to members and determine the financial ROI
Create a model to identify members with major chronic conditions to support plan and account analytics.
Update and provide enhancements for a reporting tool leveraging BCBSA data to understand drivers of claim trend compared to other Blue Cross Plans
What you bring:
Student currently pursuing coursework in Data Science , Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, Business, Finance or other related path required
Demonstrated interest and aptitude in pursuing a Data Science , analytics or finance career path
Past work or leadership experience preferred (includes on-campus, volunteer, internships and other work)
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, required
Ability to present information in an easy to understand format both written and verbal.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Experience with data visualization and/or coding language(s) (SAS, SQL, R, Python, Tableau, etc) desired
Ability to work in the US without sponsorship now, and in the future, required
Minimum Education Requirements:
High school degree or equivalent required unless otherwise noted above
Location Boston Time Type Full time
The job posting range is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs and affordability.
This job is also eligible for variable pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and a suite of well-being benefits to eligible employees.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
WHY Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA?
We understand that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can prevent amazing candidates coming our way, so please don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to hear from you. You might be just what we need for this role or possibly another one at Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be brilliant. We encourage you to bring us your true colors, , your perspectives, and your experiences. It’s in our differences that we will remain relentless in our pursuit to transform healthcare for ALL.
As an employer, we are committed to investing in your development and providing the necessary resources to enable your success. Learn how we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and rewarding workplace that promotes excellence and provides opportunities for employees to forge their unique career path by visiting our Company Culture page. If this sounds like something you’d like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. You can also join our Talent Community to stay “in the know” on all things Blue.
At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, we believe in wellness and that work/life balance is a key part of associate wellbeing. We provide a flexible hybrid work model in which roles are designated as resident (on site 4-5 days/week), mobile (on site 1-3 days/week), or eworker (on site 0-3 days/month).