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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Position Title: Intern - Business Analyst, Women's Health Care Model
Location: Hybrid | Eagan, Minnesota
Career Area: Intern
About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, we are committed to paving the way for everyone to achieve their healthiest life. We are looking for dedicated and motivated individuals who share our vision of transforming healthcare. As a Blue Cross associate, you are joining a culture that is built on values of succeeding together, finding a better way, and doing the right thing. If you are ready to make a difference, join us.

Program Duration

Our internship program runs approximately 40 hours per week, from June 1st through mid-August.

The Impact You Will Have

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is seeking an enthusiastic and curious intern to join our Women's Health Product team. In this role, you will contribute to initiatives aimed at advancing maternal, infant, and women's health outcomes across the full lifespan-from birth through older adulthood.

As the team broadens its focus to encompass the full spectrum of women's health, you will support efforts to analyze population health trends across diverse age groups to help inform both current-state understanding and future strategy. This year's primary priority is building our long‑term Women's Health strategy, and you will play a key role through case study reviews, white paper research, and analytical support.

Ideal candidates bring interest or experience in population health, public health, clinical fields, or data analysis. A background in Public Health, Population Health, or related disciplines is strongly valued. Maternal and neonatal care (including NICU) is one important component of this work-viewed as a critical milestone within the broader continuum of women's health

Your Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection, validation, and analysis to support maternal health and NICU program evaluations, with a focus on opportunity identification and outcome measurement.
• Research, synthesize, and summarize best practices for preventative campaigns and community‑based women's health initiatives.
• Translate complex data findings into clear insights, briefs, and recommendations to guide product strategy and decision-making.
• Collaborate in a product team environment, contributing ideas during ideation sessions, daily stand‑ups, sprint reviews, and bi‑weekly sprint demonstrations.
• Work with the Product Owner to execute prioritized work items, leveraging analytical thinking to solve problems and propose effective solutions.
• Perform heavy analysis using user-facing data platforms (no SQL required), supporting strategic evaluation and experience-driven insights.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills-including pivot tables, run charts, and data extraction-to analyze and present information effectively.
• Build dashboards or data visualizations using Tableau or Power BI, applying a solid foundational understanding of business intelligence tools.

Requirements

To be considered for this internship, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must be enrolled in an educational program for the duration of the internship.
• Completed at least one year (2 semesters or credits equivalent) by the start of the internship.

• Undergraduate degree in Population Health or Public Health, with Data Analytics

• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and a customer service orientation
• Willingness to take initiative and learn new concepts and technical skills
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, including being on-site at least 2 days per week.

Perks of Interning at Blue Cross

Real project impact

Dive into meaningful projects that matter. Your contributions will shape our success, and you'll see the tangible results of your work.

Enterprise-wide network

Connect with individuals across the organization. Develop relationships, learn from diverse perspectives, and expand your professional network.

Continuous learning

Every day is a chance to learn. On-the-job experiences will sharpen your skills, accelerate your growth, and drive your career forward.

Additional benefits include

• Planned personal and professional development events
• On-site café with breakfast, lunch, and grab-and-go options
• Free parking
• Business-casual attire
• On-site fitness center
• Hybrid environment

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $22.50 - $23.50 - $24.50 Hourly

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including skills, ability, and knowledge the selected individual is bringing to the specific job.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• And more

To discover more about what we have to offer, please review our benefits page.

Role Designation

Hybrid

Anchored in Connection

Our hybrid approach is designed to balance flexibility with meaningful in-person connection and collaboration. We come together in the office two days each week - most teams designate at least one anchor day to ensure team interaction. These in-person moments foster relationships, creativity, and alignment. The rest of the week you are empowered to work remote.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply, please contact us at: talent.acquisition@bluecrossmn.com.

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