Non-IT Product Management and Optimization Intern; Hybrid

Resp & Qualifications

The intern is an integral member of the Product Management and Optimization Team, part of the larger Enterprise Product and Specialty Business division at Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield. This team is responsible for the product lifecycle of Care Firsts Commercial, Government, Medical and Ancillary Products from strategic conception to launch to maintenance.

Ideally this opportunity would run as a year‑round internship program. The ideal candidate is someone who can work throughout the year up to 15-20 hours in the Fall/Spring and full time (35 to 40) in the summer. This internship position will be filled in January of 2025 for our Fall/Winter cohort.

• Seek to learn and understand insurance products in-depth.
• Analyze and gather competitive intelligence information for differing lines of business (medical, dental, pharmacy, life, disability, wellness, etc.).
• Analyze market and segment competitors.
• Conduct ad hoc market research on segments and products.
• Develop and maintain excel spreadsheets to produce meaningful insights from the data.
• Create PowerPoint presentations and support departmental projects and initiatives.
• Assist with development, review, and fulfillment of marketing materials.
• Provide crucial quality checks of various benefit‑level documents produced for members, providers, employers, etc.
• Attend various meetings and participate in team activities.

Education Level: This position requires an individual working towards at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University.

Experience: Junior or Senior Undergraduate or Graduate level student targeting majors in Marketing, Business, Healthcare Administration, or Economics with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter who can work independently with little direction.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deliverables.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Strong research skills – ability to use the Internet and various sources of information.

Salary Range: $18,720 - $26,000

Salary Range Disclaimer

The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.

Product Lifecycle and Strategy

Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Note:

The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship