Health Consulting Summer Intern - West Market - College Program 2027

Marsh; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Health Benefits intern to join the Marsh People and Benefits Health Consulting team. The program spans 10 weeks across multiple offices, including Phoenix, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least three in-office days per week.

You’ll gain exposure to the insurance carrier landscape, benefits coverage types, and compliance requirements. As an intern, you will assist in delivering client materials, benchmarking data analysis, and cost-management strategies while learning from

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with expected graduation Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
• Legal work authorization in the U.S. on a permanent and ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Project management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree (progress towards) in business/economics/health policy/healthcare administration or related liberal arts

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join Marsh People and Benefits Health Consulting team in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Irvine, Denver, Salt Lake City, or Phoenix. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Marsh People and Benefits 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.

Marsh People and Benefits 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.

To learn more aboutMarsh People and Benefits Health practice, please visit https://www.mercer.com/what-we-do/health-and-benefits.html

We will count on you to:

• 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 2027 or Spring of 2028
• 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

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.