Actuarial Summer Intern: Healthcare Analytics & Impact

Blue Shield of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Networking opportunities

Leadership development

Job summary

Blue Shield of California invites applications for an Actuarial Intern within the Actuarial, Underwriting, and Financial Analytics team. You will gain a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, develop technical skills, and contribute models and exhibits to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

This paid internship emphasizes leadership development, collaboration, and learning across finance, analytics, and provider reimbursement topics in a hybrid in-office environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field, such as Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Actuarial Science.
• Serious interest in pursuing an actuarial career by having taken at least 1 actuarial exam prior May 2027.
• Preferred 1-2 years of related professional experience, project, or coursework.
• A robust analytical skill set (Microsoft Excel proficiency experience is required).
• Financial acumen and ability to synthesize data into insights and/or reporting.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the analytics needed to optimize our membership, cost of healthcare, and revenue
• Develop tools and exhibits to improve our marketability in our highly competitive environment
• Learn or improve upon all coding languages as necessary
• Support the analytics needed to understand network configuration scenarios and/or provider contract negotiation
• Develop a deep understanding of healthcare industry provider reimbursement structure
• Be a part of the industry movement towards value-based care
• Gain an understanding of how finance work connects to Blue Shield of California’s mission to create a healthcare system that is worthy of our family and friends and sustainably affordable

Skills

Excel proficiency

Quantitative mindset

Actuarial exam pursuit

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Independent & team work

Relationship management

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blue Shield of California invites applications for an Actuarial Intern within the Actuarial, Underwriting, and Financial Analytics team. You will gain a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, develop technical skills, and contribute models and exhibits to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

This paid internship emphasizes leadership development, collaboration, and learning across finance, analytics, and provider reimbursement topics in a hybrid in-office environment.