Summer 2027 Market Analytics Graduate Intern

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 Market Analytics Graduate Intern role provides an opportunity for graduate-level students to gain hands-on experience supporting market analytics, business insights, and strategic decision-making within the healthcare industry. This position is designed for individuals interested in leveraging healthcare claims and business data to identify trends, uncover key drivers of performance, and develop actionable insights that support organizational objectives.

Working closely with analytics and business leaders, interns will analyze complex datasets, conduct research, evaluate market and business performance, and translate findings into clear, executive-ready recommendations. This role emphasizes critical thinking, business analysis, storytelling with data, and presentation development rather than technical programming or software development. Interns will gain exposure to healthcare analytics, market performance measurement, strategic initiatives, and executive communications while building strong analytical, Excel, and PowerPoint skills. Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI is considered a plus.

The program provides hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to a variety of career opportunities within market analytics and related business functions. Participants will contribute to meaningful projects, support operational and strategic initiatives, and develop professional skills that prepare them for future business and analytics-focused careers.

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. 

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Currently enrolled in a Graduate level Finance, Statistics, Business Administration or Health Care program

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. 

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. 

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.

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