Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan · 6 hours ago
Summer 2026 Intern - Data Science / Biostatistician
500 Renaissance Ctr, Detroit, MI, 48243, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is seeking a Summer 2026 Intern for their Health Care Value Strategic Informatics and Program Performance team. Interns will gain practical experience in data science and statistical analytics to help evaluate programs and identify opportunities for improvement in the health insurance industry.
Health CareHealth Insurance
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.)
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
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.)
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Health Care, Information Systems, or other related fields
Preferred
Master's Degree in related field preferred
Strong communication skills are required to understand, interpret, and communicate ideas
Working knowledge of data languages such as SAS, R, Python/PySpark and SQL
Company
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
We commit to being our members’ trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health.
Founded in 1929
5001-10000 employees
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Daniel J. Loepp
President and CEO
Nancy Wanchik
Vice president & Medicaid CEO
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