Strategic Intelligence Intern

Job Description

Strategic Intelligence Intern

Company: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS)

Job Source: KansasWorks.com

About the Opportunity

Are you a student seeking an incredible opportunity to learn and make a tangible difference in the lives of others? As a Strategic Intelligence Intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, you will immerse yourself in strategic research, industry trend monitoring, and data analysis. This role offers hands-on experience applying strategic frameworks like SWOT, PESTLE, and PrOACT, synthesizing expert interviews, and visualizing trends using tools such as Excel and PowerBI.

Interns will gain valuable exposure to executive-level decision-making processes, foster cross-functional collaboration, and contribute to real-world strategic planning, preparing them for future careers in strategy or analytics. Join one of Kansas’s most trusted companies and make a difference!

Compensation

$26.50/hour

Location & Schedule

• This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule or onsite in accordance with our Telecommuting Policy.
• Applicants must reside in Kansas or Missouri or be willing to relocate as a condition of employment.
• Flexibility: Options to work onsite and hybrid are available and accommodating to school schedules.
• Housing assistance is available for onsite interns in Topeka.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Conduct strategic analyses.
• Monitor industry trends relative to BCBSKS positioning.
• Gather quantitative and qualitative data from numerous sources.
• Synthesize expert interviews into actionable recommendations.
• Maintain intelligence repositories.
• Visualize data and trends effectively.
• Assist with various strategic research requests.
• Communicate recommendations via written reports.

What You Need (Requirements & Skills)

Education & Enrollment

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate in a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts program with at least 1 year of study.
• Majors accepted include: business administration, economics, finance, data analytics, or a related field.
• Requires a minimum GPA of 2.75.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Self-motivated: Ability to carry out activities with a minimum of supervision.
• Problem-solving: Ability to break down complex problems into manageable pieces that can be solved with data and analysis.
• Strategic Frameworks: Ability to organize and analyze information using strategic frameworks such as SWOT, PESTLE, or PrOACT.
• Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of financial statements and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Data Tools: Ability to use tools like Excel and/or PowerBI to analyze data trends and insights.
• Information Synthesis: Skilled in gathering information from diverse sources and distilling it into strategic recommendations.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Why Join Us? (Benefits & Perks)

• Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate and driven individuals.
• Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the health and well-being of Kansans.
• Real World Experience: Work hand-in-hand with our team, learning our business and applying your classroom knowledge.
• Networking Opportunities: Participate in our corporate intern program and network with other interns at BCBSKS, and engage in the TopCity intern program.
• Professional Development: Access to company training through ‘Blue University’.
• Wellness: Access to our onsite Topeka workout facility, Club Blue.

Our Commitment to Connection and Belonging

At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, we are committed to fostering a culture of connection and belonging, where mutual respect is at the foundation of our workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military or veteran status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas conducts pre-employment drug screening, criminal conviction checks, employment verifications, and education verifications as part of a conditional offer of employment.