Actuarial Summer Intern: Hybrid Healthcare Analytics

Blue Shield Of California; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Shield of California offers an Actuarial Intern role within the Actuarial, Underwriting, and Financial Analytics team. The 10-week paid internship provides hands-on projects, leadership development, and exposure to the healthcare industry.

The Summer 2027 internship runs June 14 or June 21 through August 20, 2027, with in-office work two days per week in a hybrid model. Undergraduate students earn $25/hour; graduates $30/hour.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or Actuarial Science.
• Has taken at least 1 actuarial exam prior May 2027.
• Preferred 1-2 years of related professional experience, project, or coursework.
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and ability to synthesize data into insights and reporting.
• 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

Actuarial exam

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Teamwork

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics/Actuarial Science

Job description

Blue Shield of California offers an Actuarial Intern role within the Actuarial, Underwriting, and Financial Analytics team. The 10-week paid internship provides hands-on projects, leadership development, and exposure to the healthcare industry.

The Summer 2027 internship runs June 14 or June 21 through August 20, 2027, with in-office work two days per week in a hybrid model. Undergraduate students earn $25/hour; graduates $30/hour.