2027 Summer Internship - Research Analytics & Insights

1 Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vizient, Inc. is seeking a driven intern for the Research Analytics & Insights (RAIN) team in Chicago. You will gain hands-on experience with Vizient data and research methods, contributing to a healthcare analytics project and learning to translate complex results for both technical and nontechnical audiences.

The program runs for 10 weeks, starting June 1, 2027, and paying $25 per hour. You will be mentored by a supervisor, work in a hybrid team, and participate in professional development and

Formación

• Pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in a quantitative health field.
• Coursework or applied experience in healthcare analytics or study design.
• Experience using at least one analytic tool/language (SQL, Python, R, SAS, Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Demonstrated experience working with data: cleaning, validating, analyzing, and communicating results.

Responsabilidades

• Complete training in Vizient CDB online tool and support healthcare data analysis.
• Contribute to a defined research/analytics project addressing team priorities.
• Conduct literature/background research and define measures and datasets.
• Perform data extraction, validation, descriptive analysis, and interpretation of findings.
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners on methods and implications.
• Develop documentation, visualizations and deliver final research outputs for diverse audiences.

Conocimientos

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Educación

Master's or Doctoral student in health services research / related quantitative field

Herramientas

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Descripción del empleo

When you’re the best, we’re the best. We instill an environment where employees feel engaged, satisfied and able to contribute their unique skills and talents while living and working as their authentic selves. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance through an inclusive environment both now and in the future.

Vizient Intern Program Overview: This program is designed to foster a beneficial relationship and provide growth opportunities for Vizient, our employees, and collegiate students. Since 2000, our summer intern program has provided college undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students with practical experience that exposes them to multiple aspects of a career field and the healthcare industry. This full‑time, paid intern program offers an opportunity to accelerate academic learning, apply classroom knowledge, and introduce students to a professional setting. Interns are assigned a supervisor to mentor/develop their business skills, as well as monitor their work experiences. Interns are integral members of the company’s team, setting goals, working toward deadlines, and actively participating in community service projects. The program requires the intern to commit to 10 weeks of participation in all formal training, mentoring, on‑the‑job learning, and opportunities to interact with senior leaders. Program starts June 1, 2027, and ends August 6, 2027. Pay rate: $25 per hour.

About the team and role The Research Analytics & Insights (RAIN) team uses Vizient data and research methods to generate evidence and insights that help healthcare organizations understand performance, quality outcomes, and emerging industry questions. The team supports internal research priorities and member‑focused analyses by combining background research, thoughtful study design, data analysis, and clear communication of findings. The intern will receive hands‑on training in the Vizient Clinical Data Base (CDB) and contribute to a defined healthcare analytics project.

What You’ll Do

• Complete training in the Vizient CDB online tool and use its front‑end interface to support healthcare data analysis.
• Contribute to a defined research or analytics project addressing a RAIN team priority or client‑relevant healthcare question.
• Conduct focused literature and background research, refine analytic questions, and identify appropriate measures and datasets.
• Perform data extraction, validation, descriptive analysis, and interpretation to identify meaningful trends and insights.
• Collaborate with RAIN colleagues and cross‑functional partners to review methods, findings, and implications.
• Develop clear documentation, visualizations, and a final presentation or written research deliverable for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Support updates to internal SharePoint content and team knowledge resources, as needed.

What You’ll Learn

• How healthcare data and research are used to evaluate quality, utilization, outcomes, and performance.
• Practical use of administrative claims‑based data and a structured workflow for moving from a research question to an analytic result.
• Methods for literature review, measure definition, data validation, interpretation, and responsible communication of findings.
• How research and analytics teams partner with internal stakeholders and healthcare organizations.
• Professional skills in project planning, data storytelling, presentation development, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree in health services research, public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, data science, health informatics, healthcare administration, or a related quantitative field; an undergraduate degree must be completed before the internship begins.
• Coursework or applied experience in quantitative research methods, statistics, healthcare analytics, or study design.
• Experience using at least one analytic tool or language, such as SQL, Python, R, SAS, Excel, Power BI, or Tableau, through coursework, research, employment, or a prior internship.
• Demonstrated experience working with data, including cleaning or validating data, conducting analysis, interpreting results, and communicating findings.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage a defined project and collaborate in a hybrid team environment.
• Interest in healthcare quality, outcomes, utilization, or health services research.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender identity, ethnicity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

Working at Vizient means shaping the future of healthcare, every day. Alongside our clients, we're building a healthier, more human healthcare system. We connect people, data, and solutions to enable healthcare organizations to improve financial sustainability, enhance system performance, and deliver better care.

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, with 11 offices across the United States, Vizient has more than 5,000 employees who bring deep expertise and a shared commitment to transforming healthcare. Together, we're solving some of the industry's most complex challenges while creating opportunities to learn, grow, and drive lasting change for healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

Through our enterprise of companies, we deliver meaningful impact across the continuum of care: Apexus - The exclusive contractor for 340B Drug Pricing Program, managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration. aptitude - The industry's first online direct contracting market, supporting self‑contracting activity between hospitals and suppliers. Kaufman Hall - Leading healthcare advisory services to support our clients in achieving financial, clinical, and operational excellence. Provista - Proven supply chain partner specializing in extended, diagnostic, and preventive care facilities, including surgery centers, home health, and senior living.