Health Consulting Summer Intern

Towson; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Social and professional events

Supportive work culture

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Health and Benefits intern to join their team in Phoenix. This hybrid role offers valuable experience in navigating employee benefits through a 10-week program. Interns will assist in preparing client deliverables, analyzing health care data, and working closely with senior consultants. This position requires a progress towards a bachelor’s degree, a minimum GPA of 3.0, and legal work authorization in the U.S. An excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled student with an expected graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Legal work authorization in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and write client deliverables including reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Assist senior consultants with client needs and implementation strategies.
• Collect and interpret benchmarking data.
• Analyze health care claims and utilization data.
• Assist in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Data analysis

Project management

Presentation design

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, health policy, or healthcare administration

Minimum preferred GPA: 3.0/4.0

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join Mercer’s Health Consulting team in Phoenix. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Mercer Health and Benefits intern, you will help employers navigate the increasingly complex world of employee benefits. Through our 10-week intern program, you will learn about the vast insurance carrier landscape, types of benefits coverages, health plan compliance requirements, and strategies for predicting, monitoring and managing rising benefit costs for employers.

Mercer’s 2,500+ US Health consultants deliver disciplined, consistent approaches to benchmarking, data analytics, financial management, marketing, compliance and communication. Our client focus, integrity, expertise, and innovation are why clients choose Mercer. We are committed to setting the industry standard for ethical and transparent business practices.

• Help prepare and write client deliverables, including reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and employee communications
• Assist senior consultants to review client needs, suitable approaches and implementation strategies
• Collect and interpret benchmarking data using the nation’s largest employer-sponsored benefits survey
• Collect and analyze health care claims and utilization data, including cost projections and evaluations
• Model employee benefits contributions to meet employer objectives
• Assist in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
• Review benefit plan documents and draft legally required benefit forms and statements

What you need to have:

• Progress towards a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, health policy, healthcare administration, or a related liberal arts major
• Status as a currently enrolled student; candidates should have an expected graduation date in the Fall of 2026 or Spring of 2027
• Minimum preferred GPA: 3.0/4.0
• Legal work authorization in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

What makes you stand out?

• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail

Why join our team:

• Be challenged to deliver effective solutions for major organizations and have a direct impact on their employees
• Get first-hand exposure to client workand a career in benefits consulting
• Be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• Experience a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions that have a positive impact on colleagues, clients and communities
• Fun social and professional development events throughout the summer

What’s next?

• Application Instructions:
  • Candidates must apply via the Mercer careers website to be considered. Please do not apply on Handshake, but instead follow the link to the Marsh McLennan careers website.
  • When creating your application, please use your permanent home address and use your personal email address rather than your school email address.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• If selected, first-round interviews consist of an on-demand digital video interview through the Phenom platform.
• Further timing and instructions will be provided at that time.