Summer 2027 Evaluation Analytics Graduate Intern

highmarkhealth; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Highmark Health invites applications for its Summer 2027 Evaluation Analytics Graduate Internship. This program lets graduate students apply analytical, statistical, and research methods to evaluate healthcare programs and business outcomes.

Interns collaborate with experienced researchers and leaders to assess effectiveness and translate findings into actionable insights that support organizational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Pursuance of a graduate degree full or part-time in an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Legal Studies , or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical experience through exposure to the related business line and develop diverse professionals.
• Offer hands-on training in business line areas and expose career opportunities.
• Contribute to projects involving research design, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Participate in evaluation studies and strategic projects.
• Support day-to-day analytical and research activities.
• Assist in developing recommendations or proposals for action.

Skills

Communication

Planning

Research

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree in progress

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Company :

Highmark Health Job Description :

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States independently. At this time, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Summer 2027 Evaluation Analytics Graduate Internship provides graduate students with an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience applying analytical, statistical, and research methodologies to evaluate healthcare programs, initiatives, and business outcomes. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of diverse analytics professionals through direct exposure to healthcare research, program evaluation, data analysis, and evidence-based decision‑making.

As a member of the Evaluation Analytics team, the intern will work alongside experienced researchers, analysts, and business leaders to assess the effectiveness, impact, and outcomes of healthcare programs and strategic initiatives. Participants will gain practical experience analyzing complex healthcare and operational data, conducting research studies, and translating findings into actionable insights that support organizational decision‑making.

The program provides hands‑on training and exposure to a variety of career opportunities in analytics, health services research, epidemiology, biostatistics, healthcare strategy, and program evaluation. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects involving research design, statistical analysis, reporting, and the development of recommendations that help improve healthcare quality, affordability, population health, and business performance.

Typical responsibilities include supporting day‑to‑day analytical and research activities, participating in evaluation studies and strategic projects, conducting statistical analyses using tools such as SAS and R, preparing reports and presentations, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Through mentorship, project‑based learning, and professional development opportunities, participants will strengthen their analytical, technical, research, and communication skills while gaining valuable experience in healthcare evaluation and outcomes measurement.

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree.

Pursuance of a graduate degree full or part‑time in an accredited college or university.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Legal Studies , or a related field.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. 1. Communicate effective. This position displays effective communication skills 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. 2. Under supervision, provide 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. 3. Undertake and/or participate in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
4. 4. Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.
5. 5. As specifically requested by management, conducts research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
6. 6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
7. 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 Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's