Policy Intern: Healthcare & Medicaid Analytics (Summer)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

South Dakota Department of Social Services is seeking a Policy Intern for the Summer session in Pierre. The intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting policy development for the Medicaid program, including research on coverage, review of medical claims data, and helping revise marketing materials.

The internship is open to current part‑time or full‑time students who have completed at least one year of their program, with preference for juniors/seniors and South Dakota residents.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Responsibilities

• researching and analyzing coverage of medical services;
• reviewing and analyzing medical claims data to make recommendations;
• developing and revising marketing materials;
• identifying and proposing innovative practices;
• analyzing medical services reimbursement rates;
• assisting with other tasks as needed by the Division of Medical Services.

Job description

South Dakota Department of Social Services is seeking a Policy Intern for the Summer session in Pierre. The intern will gain hands‑on experience supporting policy development for the Medicaid program, including research on coverage, review of medical claims data, and helping revise marketing materials.

The internship is open to current part‑time or full‑time students who have completed at least one year of their program, with preference for juniors/seniors and South Dakota residents.