Summer 2027 Intern - Data Science / Biostatistician

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan offers a summer internship designed to strengthen data science and analytics skills within the health insurance industry. Interns gain hands-on experience, work on meaningful projects, and network with BCBSM leaders.

Interns will support research materials, perform data analyses, and collaborate across teams to improve program performance and cost outcomes. This paid internship emphasizes professional development and community engagement in Detroit.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events (i.e. monthly Diversity and Inclusion events, department wide team building events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.).

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Python

R

SAS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics/Data Science/Mathematics/Economics/Health Care/Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

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Job Description

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist
  management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events (i.e. monthly Diversity and Inclusion events, department wide team
  building events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master’s/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

DESCRIPTION

Join the Health Care Value Strategic Informatics and Program Performance team for a summer internship where you'll use your data science/statistical analytics knowledge to help the business understand how programs are performing and identify new opportunities. Our team evaluates BCBSM programs to answer questions like; Is the program generating cost savings? Is the program reducing inpatient and emergency care utilization? Are there opportunities to improve the program’s performance?

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for identifying, collecting, and maintaining data to perform comprehensive program evaluation

Analyze data using variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation to applying statistical models

Complete projects that are well documented and repeatable

Create documents to summarize finding

Participate in meetings and present to stakeholders when necessary

Complete any assignments given from the internship program

Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns

Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.

Participate in department meetings and events (i.e., department wide team building events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Health Care, Information Systems, or other related fields.Master's Degree in related field preferred.

Strong communication skills are required to understand, interpret, and communicate ideas.

Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suites (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc).

Working knowledge of data languages such as SAS, R, Python/PySpark and SQL.

Ability to effectively interface with employees at all levels.

Other related skills and/or abilities may be required to perform this job.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14837
• Job Category Multi-divisional
• Legal Employer Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company