Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Intern

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health offers the Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Internship to graduate students, providing hands-on experience at the intersection of healthcare, data analytics, and population health strategy. Interns work with large healthcare datasets to generate actionable insights supporting Highmark's Living Health strategy.

Collaborating with analytics professionals, clinicians, and business leaders, interns contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at improving population

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Pursuit of a graduate degree full or part-time in a accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree in analytics, data science, public health, or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders on assignments.
• Under supervision, provide professional services aligned with daily objectives.
• Participate in projects to develop professional skills.
• Assist in planning and implementing unit projects and initiatives.
• Conduct research and reporting with recommendations as requested.
• Support related studies and enrichment programs as appropriate.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Pursuit of graduate degree (full or part-time in an accredited college or university)

Master’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, Epidemiology, or a related field

Job description

Company : Highmark Health 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.

The Summer 2027 Population Health Analytics Graduate Internship offers graduate students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience at the intersection of healthcare, data analytics, and population health strategy. This internship is designed for individuals who are passionate about leveraging data to solve complex healthcare challenges and improve health outcomes, affordability, and the overall member experience. As a member of the Population Health Strategy Analytics team, the intern will work with large‑scale healthcare datasets, including medical and pharmacy claims data and electronic medical record (EMR) information, to generate actionable insights that support Highmark's Living Health strategy.

Through collaboration with analytics professionals, clinical stakeholders, and business leaders, the intern will contribute to high‑visibility strategic initiatives focused on improving population health, enhancing care delivery, and driving value‑based healthcare outcomes. The program provides hands‑on training and exposure to advanced healthcare analytics, strategic planning, and business decision‑making. Interns will participate in meaningful projects that involve data exploration, trend analysis, performance measurement, predictive insights, and strategic research. They will have the opportunity to strengthen analytical and technical capabilities, gain exposure to executive leadership, and develop the communication and storytelling skills needed to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.

Typical responsibilities include supporting day‑to‑day analytics activities, conducting research and reporting, analyzing healthcare and population health data, developing insights and recommendations, participating in strategic projects and initiatives, and collaborating across teams to support organizational objectives. This internship provides a unique opportunity to make a measurable impact while building a strong foundation for a career in healthcare analytics, population health, and business strategy.

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 Master’s degree in Analytics, Data Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, Epidemiology, or a related field.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Communicate effectively. 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. 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. Undertake and/or participate 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, conducts 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.

This internship is ideal for graduate students seeking meaningful experience in healthcare analytics and strategy, offering the opportunity to contribute to population health initiatives while developing the analytical, business, and leadership skills needed for a successful career in healthcare and data‑driven decision‑making.

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 Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

Pay Range Minimum: Pay Range Maximum: Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health‑related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.