Summer 2027 Data Analyst Undergraduate Intern

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. is offering a Summer 2027 Data Analyst Undergraduate Internship to develop practical analytics and data skills within a healthcare setting. Interns will gain hands-on experience across data engineering, BI, data management, and large-scale platforms.

The program emphasizes mentorship, exposure to cloud platforms and data warehouses, and opportunities to contribute to enterprise reporting and analytics initiatives.

Qualifications

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science related program.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders during assignments.
• Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services and receive mentoring.
• Undertake projects to develop professional skills and expertise.
• Participate in planning and implementation of unit projects.
• As requested by management, conduct research and reporting including recommendations for action.
• Undertake related studies or enrichment programs aligned with objectives.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

Baccalaureate program enrollment

Data Science related program

Job description

Company

Highmark Inc. Job Description :

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Internship Overview

The Summer 2027 Data Analyst Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience developing and supporting enterprise analytics and data solutions within a complex healthcare environment. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of data and analytics professionals through direct exposure to data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, data management, and large-scale enterprise data platforms.

Program Details

As a member of the analytics team, the intern will work closely with business, analytics, technology, and data teams to build, maintain, and enhance data solutions that support critical business decision-making across the organization. Participants will gain valuable experience working with large, complex datasets while developing technical skills in data ingestion, transformation, integration, testing, and delivery.

The program provides hands-on training and exposure to modern data platforms, cloud technologies, data warehouses, and Big Data environments. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects focused on building and maintaining analytic data assets, supporting enterprise reporting and analytics needs, and improving data accessibility for analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders.

Typical Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities include developing and maintaining data pipelines, coding data transformation and delivery processes, supporting enterprise data platforms, participating in testing and implementation activities, collaborating with data engineers and analysts, performing data quality activities, and contributing to data governance and metadata management efforts. Through mentorship, technical training, and project-based learning, interns will build a strong foundation in data analytics, data engineering, and enterprise information management while supporting initiatives that drive business value throughout the organization.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

Required Qualifications

Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science related program.

Essential Job Functions

1. Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
2. Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
3. Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
4. Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
5. As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability