Intern - Business Analyst, Women's Health Care Model

Job Description

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