Data Analyst Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm. With over 45 years of experience, the firm specializes in providing audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs, primarily state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. They assist their government clients with complex health and human services reimbursement and provider compliance issues.

Myers and Stauffer operates 21 offices and employs over 900 associates nationwide. The company aims to provide a rewarding career that supports state and federal government health and human service clients who focus on those in need. They are committed to fostering professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, and challenging work environment, and maintaining a strong and visionary leadership team.

Key aspects of their culture and offerings include:
• Meaningful work that enhances government health care programs.
• A dedication to inclusion and diversity through continuous education and employee resource groups.
• Mentorship programs and exposure to senior leadership.
• A unique work structure that avoids a traditional “busy season.”
• Regular social events and development opportunities for staff and interns.
• Opportunities for community involvement through volunteering and an annual food drive.

For full-time team members, Myers and Stauffer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation, sick, and paid holidays, paid parental leave, 401K with company matching, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, and a mentor program. The company also emphasizes flexibility regarding work-life well-being and is committed to investing in career development for new hires, encouraging strong candidates from various backgrounds to apply.

Job Description: Data Analyst Intern

This is a Non-Exempt intern position with 40 scheduled hours per week.

Position Overview:
The Data Analyst Intern will work collaboratively with the Myers and Stauffer team to analyze and calculate reimbursement rates and to design and analyze ad hoc analyses for state and federal clients. The ideal intern will have a strong interest in analyzing and leveraging datasets to assess fiscal impacts, inform business decisions, and guide client recommendations.

Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
• Perform all aspects of a project or work in progress, applying gained knowledge to future projects.
• Possess a solid understanding of the work environment, demonstrating punctuality and presence.
• Possess a general understanding of and be able to articulate various services provided to clients.
• Respond to inquiries and requests.
• Strive to attain goals established by direct supervisors.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward self, other professionals, clients, and Myers and Stauffer.
• Develop computer proficiency relative to administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:
• Must be working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is preferred.
• Active participation in student organizations and work experience in a related field is preferred.
• Familiarity with and/or an interest in Excel or Structured Query Language (SQL) data analytics tools is preferred.
• An interest in health care data analysis is preferred.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively multi-task with planning and efficiency.
• Capable of managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing assignments.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient use of applicable software programs, including Microsoft Office suite.

The Team & Work Style:
Interns will report to one of the firm’s Managers or Senior Managers and will be assigned a Peer Contact to provide additional support. While general business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, they can vary based on business needs. The company is open to discussing potential flexibility to support an employee’s work-life well-being.