2026 Summer Intern - Strategy

The BCBSM Internship Program is designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of emerging professionals while attracting future talent to our organization. Interns will gain hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of the health insurance industry through a strategic lens. Through meaningful projects, skill-building opportunities, and networking across the company, the internship program provides a strong foundation for career growth and offers the potential to build a long-term future with BCBSM.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and develop materials that diagnose business challenges, provide strategic recommendations, and support management in executing data-driven solutions.

• Support leaders with strategic initiatives aimed at improving organizational performance, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning.

• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM’s business model, products, programs, organizational structure and data ecosystems to inform recommendations and insights.
• Analyze organizational goals and performance metrics to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. 

• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and peers.

• Engage in community outreach and volunteer activities to build knowledge of our communities and customers. 

• Participate in intern program events, networking, recurring department/team meetings, and monthly events.

• 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. 

   

Department Preferences:

• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize findings. 
• Ability to thrive in both collaborative team settings and independent work environments, while effectively navigating ambiguity.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. 
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems. 

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

   

Qualifications :

• 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.