College Co-op: Product Analyst

Independence Blue Cross; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 34 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is seeking a Product Analyst Co-op in the Philadelphia area to support Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug product development and ongoing management. You will gain exposure to health policy, market analysis, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional project management across actuarial, clinical, network, and operations teams.

The role involves evaluating market trends, assisting with benefit design initiatives, analyzing membership data, and preparing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or recent graduate (within 1 year of start date).
• 3.4+ GPA required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, formulas, and pivot tables.
• Experience creating presentations with PowerPoint.
• Able to summarize data from multiple sources.

Responsabilités

• Support Medicare product strategy with market, competitive, and regulatory research.
• Analyze product performance, membership, and financial data to identify trends.
• Assist with annual product development, bid planning, and implementation activities.
• Prepare executive presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Track deliverables, risks, and dependencies in cross-functional projects.
• Document key outcomes from cross-functional meetings and actions.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data interpretation

Effective communication

Formation

Business Administration

Health Policy

Public Health

Marketing

Finance

Economics

Data Analytics

MIS

Outils

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

Description du poste

The Government Markets Product Team oversees the annual product portfolio lifecycle, including the design and implementation of core medical, Part D, and supplemental benefits. The team collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational readiness for January 1 launches and manages the CMS application and bid submission process to maintain compliance across the PA5 and NJ7 service areas.

Co-op Job Description

The Product Analyst Co-op will support the development, implementation, and ongoing management of Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug products. This role provides exposure to healthcare strategy, product development, market analysis, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional project management.

The co-op will assist with evaluating market and competitive trends, supporting product and benefit design initiatives, analyzing membership and performance data, and coordinating strategic projects across departments, including Actuarial, Clinical, Network, Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market, competitive, and regulatory research to support Medicare product strategy.
• Analyze product performance, membership, and financial data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support annual product development, bid planning, and implementation activities.
• Develop executive presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Assist with project management activities, including tracking deliverables, risks, and dependencies.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and document key outcomes and action items.
• Support initiatives focused on growth, member experience, operational efficiency, and business performance.

This position offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment while providing meaningful exposure to strategic decision-making and product management.

Required Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas, and pivot tables.
• Experience using Microsoft PowerPoint to create professional presentations.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and summarize data from multiple sources.
• Familiarity with data visualization and reporting tools is a plus (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Ability to conduct research and translate findings into actionable insights.

Non-Technical Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into concise, audience-appropriate recommendations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn about healthcare and Medicare programs.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• Professionalism, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfort presenting ideas and recommendations to business stakeholders.

Accepted Majors

• Business Administration
• Health Policy
• Public Health
• Marketing
• Finance
• Economics
• Data Analytics
• Management Information Systems (MIS)

Classification

• Junior or Senior
• Recent graduate (must be within one year of the program start date)

GPA Requirement

• 3.4 +

Must have an Android or iOS device which is compatible with the free Microsoft Authenticator app.

Inclusion and Belonging

At IBX, everyone can feel valued, supported, and comfortable to be themselves, and all associates have a fair opportunity to achieve their full potential. We put these principles into action every day by acting with integrity and respect. Celebrating and embracing diverse thoughts and perspectives that make up our workforce means our company is more vibrant, innovative, and better able to support the people and communities we serve.

About Our Company

Serving more than 8 million people nationwide, including 2.5 million in southeastern Pennsylvania, Independence Health Group — together with its subsidiaries — is the leading health insurance organization in the Philadelphia region. Our mission to build healthier lives for you, your family, and your employees shapes our actions and decisions every day.

At Independence, we see each of our members as an individual, with unique needs and concerns. We’re dedicated to harnessing the very latest ideas and technologies to deliver access to care that meets those needs and surpasses your expectations. For more information about Independence access our website at www.ibx.com . We’re revolutionizing health care, and our focus is on you!

IBX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability.