Competitive Intelligence Intern (Remote from MD, DC or VA only) Spring Recruitment

Resp & Qualifications

CareFirst runs a year-round internship program.  The ideal candidate is someone who can work throughout the year up to 15-20 hours in the Fall/Spring AND 40 hours in the Summer.

The intern position resides within the Competitive Intelligence team at CareFirst, which supports all areas of the organization with strategically relevant competitive and market insights collected from a wide variety secondary research from publicly available and internal sources. This is accomplished primarily through three avenues:

       Regularly scheduled intelligence deliverables including a weekly Competitive Briefing and monthly Market Trends Spotlight report

       Ad hoc research requests

       Updating and performing regular maintenance of the CareFirst Intelligence Desk (CID), a website that includes daily market and competitor news, internally and externally produced reports and analyses, and competitor field intelligence. 

Responsibilities for this internship are including, but not limited to the following:

       Uploading content to the CID daily, which includes reading and summarizing news publications and reports for publication on the site

       Assisting with ad hoc research requests including conducting secondary research, summarizing research findings and key insights, and preparing final reports/presentations

       Proofreading and editing reports prior to distribution

Qualifications:

       Majors/Focus of Study: Business, Marketing, Communications and/or related focus

       Must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or university at either the junior or senior level for undergraduate level or graduate level student

       G.P.A. 3.25 or above

       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

       Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

       Must be able to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks

       Aptitude to synthesize and create a cohesive picture from a wide variety of information types and sources

       Strong time management skills and able to work on multiple tasks or projects concurrently

       Experience using Microsoft Office products, (Word, Excel, PowerPoint,) and the Internet

Strong research skills - ability to search internet and have a desire/interest in healthcare

Department

Strategy & Planning

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Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Employment Opportunity

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer.  It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Federal Disc/Physical Demand

Note:  The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on Federal health care programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position.  Occasional walking or standing is required.  The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects.  The associate must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

Sponsorship in US

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship