About the role#
The Healthcare Analytics Data Science Graduate Internship is a summer program for students to gain hands-on experience in the insurance industry. You will work alongside data scientists and business stakeholders to solve real-world healthcare challenges. This role focuses on applying statistical modeling and machine learning to improve healthcare operations and decision-making.
What you'll do#
- Apply advanced data science, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques to healthcare data.
- Develop analytical methods to identify unusual provider patterns.
- Leverage knowledge graphs to better understand provider relationships.
- Build forecasting solutions and create interactive tools for stakeholders.
- Perform the full analytics lifecycle, including data exploration, preparation, model development, and evaluation.
- Conduct research and reporting to provide actionable recommendations.
- Prepare technical documentation and communicate your findings to colleagues.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of unit initiatives under the guidance of senior personnel.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree.
- Current enrollment in a Master's or doctoral program in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience using Python for data analysis or machine learning applications.
- Foundational knowledge of statistics, including hypothesis testing, regression, and the interpretation of statistical uncertainty.
- Experience with SQL and relational data concepts.
- Ability to work in the United States independently without visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a remote, part-time internship scheduled for Summer 2027.
- This position is paid.
About Highmark
Highmark operates as an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. It provides health insurance services across Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, New York, and Missouri. The organization serves approximately 8 million members. It maintains headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and functions as a nonprofit entity.
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