About the role#
This internship is part of the Health and Benefits team within the People and Investments business at Mercer. You will work alongside consultants to deliver data analytics, financial management, and benchmarking services for our clients. This is a full-time, paid, hybrid position based in Morristown, New Jersey.
What you'll do#
- Collect and analyze healthcare claims and utilization data, including cost projections and evaluations.
- Support the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for clients.
- Assist senior consultants in reviewing client needs and supporting implementation strategies.
- 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 to create industry benchmarks.
What you'll need#
- Progress toward a bachelor’s degree in business, mathematics, statistics, economics, health administration, or public health.
- Current enrollment in a college or university with an expected graduation date of Fall 2027 or Spring 2028.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is preferred.
- Permanent, ongoing U.S. work authorization without the need for sponsorship.
- Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with data analysis, project management, and presentation design.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Morristown, New Jersey.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Dates: Monday, June 7th through Friday, August 13th, 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid, with a requirement to work at least three days per week in the office.
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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