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Job SummaryInterns are responsible for actively participating in HCSC’s formal internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge, and capabilities while providing meaningful experience supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams in both business and technical areas, the Intern will contribute to project work, analyze information, and support the development of solutions that address organizational needs. The Intern is responsible for learning and applying specific aspects of the organization's processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.This ten-week paid internship can be located in Chicago, IL or Richardson, TX
What Are Your Responsibilities?
Systems Analyst Interns are responsible for actively participating in HCSC’s formal internship program that leverages your skills, knowledge, and capabilities while providing meaningful experience supporting business objectives and member-focused solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams in both business and technical areas, the Systems Analyst Intern will contribute to project work, analyze information, and support the development of solutions that address organizational needs. The Systems Analyst Intern is responsible for learning and applying specific aspects of the organization's processes, programs, and technologies while demonstrating increasing independence and ownership of assigned deliverables.
This role will also need to:
- Own components of project work and deliverables with guidance from an assigned mentor and manager.
- Conduct research, analyze data and information, and develop recommendations that inform real business decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Support departmental initiatives that improve business outcomes and the member and client experience.
- Develop and deliver a final internship presentation to department leadership covering the project, results, and recommendations.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of company business and comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, and applicable compliance policies.
What Do You Need To Be Successful?
- Experience in programming languages including Java, .net, xml, python, etc. is preferred.
- Experience in Robot Process Automation is a plus
- Prior related technical internship or work experience is a plus
- Volunteerism or leadership experience is a plus
- Involvement in IT related Associations/Organizations or participation in relevant technical competitions is a plus
- Eagerness to learn, grow and contribute
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills including clear and concise verbal and written communication
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset and an ability to grasp new and unfamiliar concepts
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritize and support multiple projects
- Practical, developed PC skills, especially Office 365 and virtual team collaboration tools (MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
What Are the Requirements You Must Meet?
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree; rising senior with a major in computer science, information technology, or information systems. Other majors may be considered.
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Available for the full duration of the 10-week program.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available for this role.
What Does the Internship Program Entail?
- Formal Intern Orientation to build business and industry acumen
- Challenging real-world hands-on project
- Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders
- Professional development workshops
- Volunteer activities
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Pay Transparency Statement:
At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees. Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.
The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.
Flex employees are expected to be in the office a minimum of three days a week. Management will have discretion to modify an employee's weekly schedule for exigent circumstances.
HCSC Employment Statement:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of drug screening in accordance with applicable law.
Base Pay Range$19.13 - $34.17Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Skills Required
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree
- Rising senior status
- Major in computer science, information technology, or information systems; other majors may be considered
- Graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Availability for the full ten-week internship program
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
- Experience with programming languages such as Java, .NET, XML, or Python
- Experience with Robotic Process Automation
- Prior related technical internship or work experience
- Volunteerism or leadership experience
- Involvement in IT associations or organizations, or participation in relevant technical competitions
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Results-oriented mindset and ability to learn unfamiliar concepts
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects
- Practical PC skills, especially Microsoft Office 365 and virtual collaboration tools
Health Care Service Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Health Care Service Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Care Service Corporation.
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Retirement Support — A pension plan alongside a matching 401(k) is offered, an uncommon combination in the private sector. This combination is described as a standout element that helps retain employees.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare options are broad, with multiple medical, dental, and vision choices, wellness incentives, and access to resources like on-site fitness centers and an EAP. These offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (up to six weeks at full pay after one year), adoption assistance, and mothers’ rooms are available. These supports reinforce family needs alongside work commitments.
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What We Do
Imagine Something New, Something Different. Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company (HCSC), is the largest customer-owned health insurer in the nation and the fourth largest overall. Operating through our Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas (as well as a variety of affiliates and subsidiaries,) we are expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective health care. We are equipping members with information and tools so they can make the best health care decisions for themselves and their families. HCSC is continuously recognized as an employer committed to community, diversity and inclusion, training and development. HCSC is committed to pioneering the health care space in ways as effective as they are creative. If you are passionate about the impact you want to have through your work, with a desire to apply innovative thinking to new and emerging challenges, we encourage you to learn more about HCSC. Learn about what we stand for, how we work and the difference we’re making in the lives of our 15 million members. Join HCSC and discover what new ways of thinking can mean for you, your community, our customers and our organization. Divisions of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company, an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
