Healthcare RFP & Proposal Development Intern

Vizient, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Vizient, Inc. invites undergrad and graduate students to join its 10-week Intern Program in Chicago. This paid internship offers rotations through Data & Digital, Consulting, and Spend Management, with mentorship and real project work.

You'll support RFP reviews, content research, and proposal development, culminating in an executive-ready capstone presentation. You’ll gain exposure to healthcare analytics, technology, and client-focused solutions while learning from senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in business, healthcare administration, communications, marketing, analytics, supply chain, public health, or a related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to learn unfamiliar topics quickly; experience with research or data visualization is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Interest in healthcare, professional services, data and technology, consulting, proposal development, or supply-chain strategy.
• Ability to participate in the full 10-week internship program, June 1-August 6, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Support RFP requirement reviews, compliance tracking, content research, document organization, proofreading, and proposal development.
• Learn to understand health systems, including market context, strategic priorities, operating environment, and stated RFP needs; connect relevant capabilities to anticipated outcomes.
• Participate in 3 rotations (Spend, Data & Digital, Consulting), team meetings, solution demonstrations, and appropriate pursuit discussions; interview subject-matter experts and collaborate with rotation leads and an RFP mentor.
• Maintain a weekly learning log and capstone workplan; synthesize findings into clear, evidence-based executive messaging and visuals, incorporating feedback.
• Follow Vizient quality and information-security expectations, protecting confidential client, proprietary, and pricing information.

Skills

RFP development

Content research

Proposal writing

Communication

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business or healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

Vizient, Inc. invites undergrad and graduate students to join its 10-week Intern Program in Chicago. This paid internship offers rotations through Data & Digital, Consulting, and Spend Management, with mentorship and real project work.

You'll support RFP reviews, content research, and proposal development, culminating in an executive-ready capstone presentation. You’ll gain exposure to healthcare analytics, technology, and client-focused solutions while learning from senior leaders.