Government Programs Intern - Strategy & Growth Division - MD, DC, VA (Summer 2025 Recruitment - Hybrid)

CareFirst of Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Intern

Baltimore, MD

1,001-5,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The internship program at CareFirst's Strategy & Growth division offers a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in various functions including venture capital, management consulting, marketing, and strategic marketing. Interns will work closely with a small team dedicated to improving healthcare for members and the broader community, focusing on operational excellence and innovative solutions in the healthcare sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the Government Programs Team in their core mission related to Medicare and Medicaid lines of businesses.
• Assist in driving and tracking initiatives for Individual Medicare lines of business.
• Participate in product implementation activities for the Annual Election Period and Open Enrollment.
• Learn operational aspects of Marketing and support projects focused on communications for prospects, sales, providers, and members.
• Assist as a business analyst or junior project manager on various IT projects and data analysis.
• Support projects related to Medicaid growth and program expansion, including project management, strategy, and policy analysis.

Requirements

• Current sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Healthcare Administration, IT, or a related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
• Independent thinker and self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Project management experience or education preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Strategic and creative decision maker with self-motivation.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation assistance.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Demonstrated skills with various computer applications/software, particularly in database management and presentation development.

Benefits

• Paid hourly internship
• Exposure to diverse careers in healthcare
• Hands-on experience in a professional setting