Strategic Partnerships Intern - Summer 2027 (Potential Insure Your Future)

Delta Dental of Iowa; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Dental of Iowa is offering a Summer 2027 Strategic Partnerships Intern position in Johnston, IA. You will support corporate development, strategic partnerships, business strategy, and process innovation through research, data analysis, project management, and emerging technology applications.

The role emphasizes exploring AI, automation, and productivity tools to streamline work, improve decision-making, and develop scalable processes, with mentorship from experienced professionals and

Qualifications

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, MIS, CS, Finance, or related field.
• Interest in AI, automation, and productivity tools.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with market, industry, and company research to support opportunities in partnerships.
• Organize, analyze, and summarize data to support business decisions.
• Gain exposure to M&A, deal sourcing, and corporate development processes.
• Develop analytical modeling and Excel-based analyses.
• Apply AI, automation, and productivity tools to improve team efficiency.
• Represent Delta Dental of Iowa professionally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Research skills

AI productivity tools familiarity

Time management

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Data Analytics, MIS, CS, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Excel

AI productivity tools

Job description

Come Smile with Us!

As a Summer 2027

Description

Come Smile with Us! As a Summer 2027 Strategic Partnerships Intern at Delta Dental of Iowa, you will have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting corporate development, strategic partnerships, business strategy, and process innovation initiatives. This role combines business research, data analytics, project management, and emerging technology applications to help improve how the team identifies opportunities, evaluates information, and executes work.

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will contribute to market and company research, deal sourcing activities, workflow documentation, and process improvement projects. A focus area will be exploring and applying artificial intelligence, automation, and productivity tools to help streamline work, improve decision-making, and build scalable processes. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, enjoys solving problems, asks thoughtful questions, and is excited by the intersection of business, technology, and innovation.

This temporary, full-time internship will start on May 19, 2027, and work from our Johnston, Iowa location 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Learn why Kiersten enjoyed being a Delta Dental Intern.

Why Delta Dental of Iowa?

For your smile. For your health. For your community.

At Delta Dental of Iowa, we’re more than just a dental and vision insurance company. Improving health and wellness is at the center of everything we do. As a not-for-profit, we aim to build stronger communities by investing in actions that promote and improve health. Delta Dental of Iowa invests 40% of our dollars directly back into the communities we serve.

Come see why we are passionate about \"Bringing Smiles\" to our customers. Our team enjoys competitive pay and benefits, an awesome \"One Team\" approach, and a company culture that fosters \"Exceptional Quality Service\" and \"Leadership at All Levels.\" Together, we can make a difference – not only in Iowa but across the country.

Learning Objectives

• Conduct market, industry, and company research to support strategic partnership and corporate development opportunities and communicate findings.


• Organize, analyze, and summarize data to support business decisions.


• Gain exposure to merger and acquisition (M&A), deal sourcing, and the corporate development process.


• Develop analytical, data visualization, and advance Excel modeling skills.


• Assist with identifying, documenting, and improving team processes and workflows.


• Research, evaluate, experiment with and apply AI, automation, and other productivity tools to improve team effectiveness.


• Develop project management, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.


• Engage in programs and networking opportunities to strengthen business acumen in the insurance industry.


• Support internship program by motivating and driving participation among intern peers to fully engage with opportunities available throughout the summer.


• Represent Delta Dental of Iowa in a professional manner both internally and externally.


• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student working toward a degree in Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.


• Minimum 3.0 GPA (verified through transcript).


• Current enrollment in a college or university.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Strong with Microsoft programs including Excel.


• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong research, analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.


• Demonstrated interest in and proficiency with AI productivity tools to support research, analysis, problem‑solving, and process improvement.


• Strong organizational and time management skills.


• Self‑motivated to learn and ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups.


• Travel and overnight stay may be required.


• Must have a car, related insurance and valid unencumbered driver’s license.


• Participants will be required to submit a written analysis of project work and present a summary of analysis to leadership at the end of the program.


• Freshman and Sophomore candidates will participate in the Insure Your Future program with specific leadership development/networking opportunities.

Delta Dental of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is also the policy of Delta Dental of Iowa to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of their status as individuals with disabilities or protected veterans, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.