2019 Summer Intern - Advanced Analytics

<p>Join the Advanced Analytics Center of Excellence for a summer internship where you'll use your predictive analytics knowledge to help the business capitalize on a new opportunity or solve a problem.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <br /> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Detroit, MI

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Internships)

Our Mission: We commit to being our members&rsquo; trusted partner by providing affordable, innovative products that improve their care and health. Our Customer Commitment: We aspire to be clear and simple, to help you make the right choices, to offer valuable coverage, and help you get quality health care for you and those you love. Our Commitment to our Social Mission: Increasing access to affordable health care Enhancing the quality of care patients receive Improving the health of Michigan&rsquo;s citizens and communities.&nbsp; <p><br />Our employees are eligible for several great perks:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) with company match</li> <li>Annual bonuses</li> <li>Tuition assistance</li> <li>Paid parking</li> </ul> http://www.bcbsm.com

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Internship

Paid Internship

Overview: <div id="textContent" class="readOnlyFrame"> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Can we predict consumer behavior and adjust our products and services accordingly?&nbsp; Can we predict hospital readmissions and work differently with docs and hospitals on discharge practices?&nbsp; Can we predict use of specialty pharmacy drugs and adjust policy to improve patient outcomes?&nbsp; These are a few examples of the types of questions you might help us answer!</span></p> </div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Interpret analytical results using a variety of techniques, ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Complete an internship project that is well documented and repeatable</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Write and publish progress reports, identify project milestones, and recommend needed modifications</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Be accountable and responsible for work assignments</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Act professional and work during core business hours</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Work with business/technical resources to identify analytical requirements</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Participate in meetings and present in front of the group when necessary</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Complete any assignments given from the internship program</span></div> </li> <li> <div><span style="font-size: small;">Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned</span></div> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <div><span style="font-size: small;">Preferred Major(s):&nbsp;Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Business Analytics</span></div> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Preferred and Minimum Candidate Standing:&nbsp;3.2 GPA and In Good Academic Standing</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Desired GPA:&nbsp;3.4+ GPA</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: small;">Desired skills and competencies:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Healthcare experience preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Advanced mathematic or statistical background</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Programming experience</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Experience using statistical software such R and Python statistical modules</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">Preferred Work Experience:</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: small;">At least 1 year of work experience in a corporate or academic setting</span></li> </ul>