About the role#
The Health and Benefits Summer Intern will join our team in Tampa. You will work alongside consultants to deliver approaches to benchmarking, data analytics, financial management, marketing, compliance, and communication. This is a paid, full-time, hybrid position requiring at least three days per week in the office.
What you'll do#
- Collect and analyze healthcare claims and utilization data.
- Support the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for clients.
- Assist senior consultants in reviewing client needs and identifying suitable approaches.
- Model employee benefit contributions to help meet employer objectives.
- Prepare client deliverables such as reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Support the National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans.
What you'll need#
- Progress toward a bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, statistics, economics, health administration, health policy, or a related field.
- Enrollment in a college or university with an expected graduation date of Spring 2027 or Fall 2027.
- Permanent, ongoing U.S. work authorization without the need for sponsorship.
- Ability to work from Monday, June 7th through Friday, August 13th, 2027.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design.
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Tampa, Florida.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
About Mercer
Mercer provides professional services focused on health, wealth, and career management. The firm assists organizations with retirement readiness, talent decisions, and benefits design. It operates as part of Marsh and maintains a presence in 130 countries. The company employs over 90,000 people globally and is headquartered in New York.
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