Analytics Summer Intern

Summary
When you hear "BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina," you'll see people nodding in recognition. Most everyone knows who we are. As the only South Carolina-owned and operated health insurance carrier, we have been offering security to Palmetto State citizens for more than 70 years. We are also one of South Carolina's largest employers.
Join BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its family of companies for the 2024 Summer Internship. This is an exciting opportunity to gain real-world experience and an opportunity for you to build a long lasting, stable career.
Description
Position Purpose:
The Analytics Summer Intern offers a unique opportunity for individuals aspiring to develop their skills in coding data analysis for reporting and gain exposure to various business aspects, utilizing two platforms - SharePoint and Salesforce. The select intern will work closely with contributing to projects impacting the organization's decision-making process.
Logistics:
The program will run from May 13th, 2024, through August 16th, 2024, spanning 12 weeks working on-site at 1301 Gervais St. Columbia SC 29201 working a shift between 8a - 5pm.
What You'll Do:

• Completes tasks for maintaining information used in the department.
• Maintains documents, spreadsheets, databases, or related items.
• Utilizes various systems and tools, performs research, and assists with implementations as needed.
• Follows established procedures.
• Participates in business unit/department training designed to help this position acquire applicable knowledge/skills in their area of study.
• Completes area tasks that are conducive to learning the departmental procedures and applying industry/field best practices.
• May communicate with other areas of the company.
• May create, present and/or report on area statistics and/or knowledge acquired.
• Performs tasks that help in learning the business area and which provide an overall view of company operations.
• Assist other staff members with everyday tasks in order to gain an understanding of business operations and workflow.
• Completes other assigned area related tasks.

To Qualify for This Position, You'll Need:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Specialized Training: Must have a minimum of 12 semester hours earned in the field(s) specified by the hiring area and must be currently enrolled in college and working towards obtaining at least an undergraduate 4-year degree in the field(s) of Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business Management/Admin.

• Required Work Experience: No previous work experience is required.

• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Analytical or critical thinking skills. Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion. Good planning and multi-tasking skills. Strong listening skills and the ability to follow directions and ask questions to ensure a productive internship.

• Required Software and Tools: Microsoft Office.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and our subsidiary companies maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment to promote employment opportunities for persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other legally protected status. Additionally, as a federal contractor, the company maintains Affirmative Action programs to promote employment opportunities for minorities, females, disabled individuals and veterans. It is our policy to provide equal opportunities in all phases of the employment process and to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.
If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail mycareer.help@bcbssc.com or call 1-800-288-2227, ext. 47480 with the nature of your request. We will make a determination regarding your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.