Health Data Analytics Graduate Intern (Summer 2026)

TSABAA; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas invites applications for the Health Data Analytics Graduate Intern (Summer 2026) at TRS Headquarters in Austin, TX. This paid, full-time temporary internship offers hands-on experience in health analytics, SQL, data analysis, and reporting with mentoring from experienced professionals.

Start date is June 4, 2026, ending August 7, 2026. Eligible graduate students in public health, actuarial science, or data science may apply before the February 20 deadline.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student in public health, actuarial science, mathematics, economics, data science, informatics, or a related field.
• Official transcripts must be submitted.

Responsibilities

• Analyze enrollment and claims data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Develop and automate SQL queries in the internal data warehouse.
• Create analytical reports and visualizations for internal stakeholders.
• Summarize data assumptions and limitations in documentation.
• Review external data sources for reporting accuracy.
• Assist in vendor activity surveys to evaluate performance.

Skills

SQL

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Graduate student

Tools

Excel

Job description

Health Data Analytics Graduate Intern (Summer 2026)

Jan 30, 2026

Teacher Retirement System of Texas

Health Data Analytics Graduate Intern (Summer 2026)

Requisition ID: req1327
Employment Type: Unclassified Temporary Full-Time (UFP)
Division: Health Analytics
Compensation: $25.00 / Hourly wage
Job Closing: February 20th at 5:00 PM, CST
Location: TRS Headquarters Building 2
1900 Aldrich Street
Austin, Texas, 78723
United States

WHO WE ARE:

With the Health Division, you'll be joining a passionate team of self-motivated change agents united by our mission: driving to design the delivery of high-quality healthcare for nearly three-quarters of a million active and retired Texas public educators.

The healthcare industry is complex and we're a team of problem-solvers who are up for the challenge. With a focus on innovation and collaboration to catalyze the market, we spend nearly $4 billion annually on healthcare to make a difference in our members' lives. With a career at TRS, you'll be empowered through a culture of continuous learning, front-line decision-making, coaching and mentorship to shape the future of our work, while transforming healthcare delivery for 1 in 41 Texans.

Internship: This position is a paid, full-time, limited term assignment that offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive hands on experience. Interns enjoy the opportunity to get training and mentoring from experienced professionals in one or more areas. Interns may also be eligible to continue working part-time through the fall and spring semesters, depending on department and agency needs.

The Health Analytics Student Intern will help the Health Division at TRS meet its goal of harnessing its data to optimize its health management strategies, identify actionable patterns in health care claims, and assess areas where interventions could add value and produce better health outcomes. The incumbent will perform entry level project work related to their field of study and analyzing health care/insurance related data, and support agency operations with a primary focus on gaining practical work experience and business skills for personal development or to satisfy educational requirements. This position will proactively work with the Health Analytics team, Health staff, and agency employees.

The ideal candidate for the Health Data Analytics Intern position at TRS is a graduate student (Masters or Doctoral) with a strong foundation in public health, actuarial science, mathematics, economics, data science, or a related discipline. This individual is a proactive, analytical thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about leveraging data to improve healthcare outcomes for Texas educators. They possess the ability to critically evaluate complex health insurance data, identify actionable trends, and communicate insights clearly through both written and visual formats. With demonstrated skills in SQL, data analysis, and problem-solving, the candidate is eager to contribute to innovative projects, adapt to evolving challenges, and actively engage with a team dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery.

This position will start on June 4th 2026 and will end on August 7th 2026.
Salary will be dependent upon education level:
Graduate Student - $25.00/hour

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Health Insurance Analytics Projects

• Analyzes enrollment and claims data to identify trends and anomalies and to identify areas of action.
• Develop and automate SQL queries in our internal data warehouse to extract claim data for use in analyses and dashboards.
• Assists in the production of analytical reports and presentations for internal stakeholders, including creating visualizations and drafting narrative.
• Develops a summary document describing the data and document data limitations and nuances to enhance analysis and reporting.
• Review and validate reporting of health care data from external sources including from TRS' health care consultants, insurance companies, or other industry resources.
• Conduct surveys and assessments of vendor activities to evaluate performance.

General Functions

• May assist in researching, compiling, and analyzing data; entering data into spreadsheets, databases, and other automated applications; and preparing complex queries and reports.
• May review forms, correspondence, reports, and other documents for completeness and acceptability
• May assist in reviewing and analyzing agency policies, procedures, and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assists in completing special projects and performs other work as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Required Education

• Currently enrolled as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in public health, actuarial science, mathematics, economics, data science, informatics or a related program.
• Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.

Required Experience

• None.

Required Registration, Certification, or Licensure

• None.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate-level education (Master or Doctoral) in a discipline that provides a foundation in analysis, research, or data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analytical methods.
• Experience with SQL and a general aptitude for programming is needed.
• Experience working on similar projects to the ones described above.
• Letter(s) of recommendation from program professor(s) are strongly encouraged.
• Experience using Microsoft Office software.
• Experience creating data visualizations to explain complex data to broad audiences using a variety of tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• General office practices and procedures.
• General health insurance terminology and definitions.
• Research and data analysis techniques.

Skills in:

• Organizing and prioritizing work to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment and completing work accurately while meeting deadlines.
• Conducting data searches and evaluations of large amounts of information, performing complex analysis of the data, and preparing concise and accurate reports and written/oral recommendations.
• Verbal and written communication of complex information that is accurate, timely, and based on sound judgment.
• Providing quality customer service.
• Reviewing documentation; properly applying complex laws, regulations, rules, and policies; and making decisions based on sound judgment.
• Using a personal computer in a Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) environment, and accurately performing data entry.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and other external contacts.
• Work effectively in a professional team environment.

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] with questions or for additional information.