Enterprise Data Governance Intern

Highmark Health Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health’s Summer 2027 EDGO Undergraduate Internship offers hands-on exposure to enterprise data governance, data management, data quality, and analytics. You will work with Data Governance leaders, business Data Owners and Data Stewards, technology teams, and partners to improve how critical data is defined, documented, measured, governed, and used across the organization.

The program provides mentorship, project-based learning, and cross-functional collaboration to build strong

Qualifications

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
• Communicate effectively while interacting with colleagues and stakeholders in planning and resolving day-to-day operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Support Data Governance initiatives and document Critical Data Elements (CDEs).
• Research business definitions and data requirements; analyze governance and data quality metrics.
• Maintain governance documentation and support governance working sessions.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools; document data lineage.
• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives.

Education

Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program

Job description

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Summer 2027 Enterprise Data Governance (EDGO) Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting Highmark Health's enterprise Data Governance program. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of business and data professionals through direct exposure to enterprise data management, data governance, data quality, metadata management, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and healthcare data operations.

As a member of the Enterprise Data Governance Office (EDGO), the intern will work closely with Data Governance leaders, business Data Owners and Data Stewards, technology teams, architects, analytics professionals, and business partners to improve how critical enterprise data is defined, documented, measured, governed, and utilized across the organization.

The program provides hands‑on training and exposure to a variety of career opportunities within Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, Business Analytics, Information Management, Data Architecture, AI Governance, and Healthcare Technology. Interns will gain practical experience working with enterprise data domains such as Member, Provider, and Clinical data while helping establish frameworks that improve data quality, consistency, transparency, and business value.

Typical responsibilities include supporting Data Governance initiatives, documenting Critical Data Elements (CDEs), researching business definitions and data requirements, analyzing governance and data quality metrics, maintaining governance documentation, supporting governance working sessions, developing dashboards and reporting tools, documenting data lineage, and contributing to process improvement and automation initiatives. Through mentorship, project-based learning, and cross-functional collaboration, participants will build strong analytical, technical, communication, and business skills while developing a foundation in enterprise data governance and healthcare data management.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands‑on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day‑to‑day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Full or part‑time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day‑to‑day operational problems.
• Under supervision, provide entry‑level professional services as appropriate to the day‑to‑day operating objectives of the area. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
• As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
• Perform miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established in the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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