Early Careers - Experience Researcher Senior Intern

Job Summary

This ten-week paid internship is located in Chicago, IL

What Are Your Responsibilities?

Experience Researcher Senior Interns are responsible for actively participating in HCSC's formal internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge, and capabilities while providing meaningful experience supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions.

• Working closely with cross-functional teams in both business and technical areas, the Experience Researcher Senior Intern will contribute to project work, analyze information, and support the development of solutions that address organizational needs.
• The Experience Researcher Senior Intern is responsible for learning and applying specific aspects of the organization's processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.

This role will also need to

• Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
• Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations that inform real business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
• Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
• Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.

What Do You Need To Be Successful?

• Knowledge of financial and statistical analysis and interpretation.
• Quantitative and qualitative research and analytic skills.
• Initiative and persistence, with ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills, innovation, creativity, and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Enthusiasm to enhance your own professional and personal development with a high attention to detail and strong data quality mindset.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and initiative to operate in ambiguous problem spaces and help define analytical approaches.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness.
• Strong interest in continuous learning and knowledge sharing with peers and team members.
• Passion and desire to learn the ins and outs of the health care industry and regulated environments.
• Practical, well-developed PC skills, especially Excel, Word, Access.

What Are the Requirements You Must Meet?

• Pursuing a master's degree or higher-level degree with a focus in Human-Computer Interaction, Experience Design, Psychology, Engineering Design Innovation, marketing research, consulting, planning, finance, or statistics. Other related fields with comparable experience may be considered.
• Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Available for the full duration of the 10-week program.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.

What Does the Internship Program Entail?

• Formal intern orientation to build business and industry acumen.
• Challenging, hands-on, real-world analytics and stakeholder experience projects with direct exposure to enterprise-level initiatives.
• Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders.
• Professional development workshops and mentorship from analytics and stakeholder experience leaders.
• Volunteer activities.

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Pay Transparency Statement

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

Base Pay Range $22.54 - $40.31

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.