About the role#
This is a 10-week summer internship program where you will support our Health Consulting team. You will help employers manage employee benefits and navigate complex insurance landscapes. This role provides exposure to financial management, benchmarking, and health plan compliance. You will work 40 hours per week in a hybrid environment, with a requirement to be in the office at least three days each week.
What you'll do#
- Draft client deliverables including reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and employee communications.
- Assist senior consultants with reviewing client needs and developing implementation strategies.
- Analyze health care claims, utilization data, and cost projections.
- Interpret benchmarking data using our employer-sponsored benefits survey.
- Model employee benefit contributions to meet specific employer goals.
- Participate in the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
- Review benefit plan documents and draft required benefit forms.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled as a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, economics, public health, health administration, or a related liberal arts field.
- Expected graduation date in the Fall of 2027 or Spring of 2028.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is preferred.
- Legal work authorization in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of project management, data analysis, and presentation design.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Intellectual curiosity and organizational skills.
Location & details#
- Locations: San Francisco, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Salt Lake City, UT; Irvine, CA.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid (minimum three days per week in office).
- Status: Paid, full-time internship.
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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