Intern-Strategy & Performance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Department Summary:

Market Solutions Strategy and Performance is an organization within the Health Plan Business Product Development and Market Solutions organization. The Strategy and Performance organization is responsible for the overall business operations of the Product Development and Market Solutions division, including strategy development, portfolio management, strategic sales support, and market messaging. You will support the division's key strategic forums/discussions, gaining exposure to multiple aspects of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Support the facilitation and coordination of weekly Market Solutions meetings, enterprise, and all staff meetings.
• Develop templates to support strategic planning process for Market Solutions

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in related field required (e.g., Business, Economics, Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Research).
• Must have comfort with ambiguity and uncertainty and possess ability to manage multiple competing or vague priorities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with confidence and ability to interact effectively with leaders.
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently within a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, and other industry standard PC applications and systems.

The Internship Program at BCBSM is designed to enhance the skills and abilities of young professionals as well as to identify and attract future talent for our organization. Interns will gain practical hands-on work experience as well as a solid understanding of the health insurance industry. Our program is an excellent way for interns to get a good start on their careers by working on meaningful projects, learning valuable skills, and networking with employees throughout our organization, which could potentially allow interns to build a future career at BCBSM.

• Assist in preparing information and research materials to identify business problems, offer recommendations and assist
  management with implementation of solutions.
• Support leaders on projects designed to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of BCBSM business, products, programs, data, organizational structure, controls, research.
• Analyze business goals, objectives, and needs within the organization.
• Participate in networking events with BCBSM leaders and other interns.
• Engage in volunteer activities/community outreach to build knowledge of our communities and customers.
• Participate in department meetings and events (i.e. monthly Diversity and Inclusion events, department wide team
  building events, weekly meetings to ensure team alignment, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current undergraduate or graduate student with a 3.0 GPA or higher required.
• Interns must be enrolled in a college/university or a Master's/PhD program for the duration of the internship.
• Effective verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational skills to deal with multiple projects and priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining confidential information to the highest degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and applicable BCBSM systems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

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