College Co-op: Risk Adjustment Analytics

Independence Blue Cross; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Blue Cross is seeking a Government Markets co-op to contribute to analytical solutions addressing Risk Adjustment accuracy within Medicare Advantage and ACA programs. You will work with cross‑functional teams to prepare data, develop code, create visualizations, and translate insights into actionable decisions.

This role emphasizes independent work, strong communication, and a creative mindset.

Qualifications

• Junior or senior student or recent graduate within one year of program start.
• GPA 3.5+
• Majors: Public Health, Economics, Statistics/Mathematics, Finance/Business.
• Experience with statistical or programming software (SAS, Python, R, SQL).
• Strong communication and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to analytical solutions addressing Risk Adjustment accuracy.
• Support analysis of Risk Adjustment trends and program performance.
• Engage in data preparation, code development, data visualization, and communication of insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate data into actionable decisions.
• Conduct goal-oriented analyses with independence and flexibility.

Skills

Independent work

Strong communication

Creative mindset

Education

Public Health

Economics

Statistics/Mathematics

Finance/Business

Tools

SAS

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Government Markets is a dynamic business unit that markets and services individual and group Medicare products, Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs), and special state-subsidized programs. Government Markets works continuously with other departments at Independence to ensure the plans offered meet Medicare guidelines and are promoted in support of the overall IBX brand.

Co-op Job Description

The student will participate in the following activities:

• Contribute to the development of analytical solutions that address key business questions related to Risk Adjustment accuracy within Government Markets.
• Support the analysis of Risk Adjustment trends and assess program performance for Medicare Advantage and ACA populations.
• Engage in a broad range of analytical activities, including data preparation, code development, data visualization, and communication of strategic insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify business needs, define analytical and technical requirements, and translate data into actionable insights that inform decision‑making.
• Conduct goal-oriented analyses with a high level of independence and flexibility in determining analytical approaches.

Required Skills

• Experience with statistical or programming software (e.g., SAS, Python, R, or SQL)
• Experience with data visualization software preferred (e.g., Tableau)
• Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
• A creative, thoughtful mindset
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Accepted Majors

• Public Health
• Economics
• Statistics/Mathematics
• Finance/Business

Classification

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

GPA

• 3.5 +

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.

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, and disability.