Intern Summer 2025, IT Data Analytics - ACoE
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Job Info

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) has an exciting Summer 2025 Internship opportunity within the Analytics Center of Excellence (ACoE) - Data Science team where you'll use your predictive analytics knowledge to help the business capitalize on a new opportunity or solve a problem.

Can we predict consumer behavior and adjust our products and services accordingly? Can we predict hospital readmissions and work differently with docs and hospitals on discharge practices? Can we predict use of specialty pharmacy drugs and adjust policy to improve patient outcomes?

These are a few examples of the types of questions you might help us answer!

This Data Science Summer 2025 Internship opportunity will involve:

• Interpret analytical results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining
• Complete projects that are well documented and repeatable
• Write and publish progress reports, identify project milestones, and recommend needed modifications
• Work with business/technical resources to identify analytical requirements
• Participate in meetings and present in front of the group when necessary
• Complete any related assignments for the internship program

Additional aspects of internship may include:

• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers
• Participate in departmental meetings and events (i.e. monthly Diversity and Inclusion events, department wide team building events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.)

Please Note:

• Paid Summer (12-week) internship is full-time (40 hours per week) starting on Monday, May 19th through Friday, August 8th.
• Hybrid work structure, which requires working minimum one day per week on-site (typically, Tuesday) at our downtown Detroit office. We provide free parking within covered parking structure that is connected to our building.

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Interns must be enrolled in a four-year college/university or a Master's/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, overall technical aptitude.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES (Education level/Experience):

• Junior or Senior pursuing Bachelor's degree or Master's degree student - Major(s): Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics.
• GPA: 3.4+
• Programming experience using statistical software such as R and statistical modules in Python; minimum one year of work experience (internship or other).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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