Intern, Data Analyst

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association, Inc., pronounced G.E.H.A.) is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to more than two million federal employees and retirees, military retirees and their families. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

GEHA has one mission: To empower federal workers to be healthy and well.

Offering one of the largest medical and dental benefit provider networks available to federal employees in the United States, GEHA empowers health and wellness by meeting its members where they are, when they need care. We serve our members with products they value and a personalized customer experience, sustained by a nimble and efficient organization. 

The GEHA Summer Internship Program is designed to provide the following to students:
•   Experience in a professional business environment
•   Meaningful work assignments
•   Introduction to GEHA’s corporate culture
•   Opportunity to network with experienced executives, leading professionals, and peers
•   Earn a competitive hourly wage
•   Rotate within 4 analytics teams supporting: Data Science, Analytics Solutions, Analytics Delivery, and HEDIS and Quality Analytics

SKILLS

**Program begins June 9, 2025 and will conclude August 15, 2025**

GEHA’s Data & Analytics division is the center point for Data Management and Analytics. The team works to integrate and manage data from various systems to allow both individuals and applications to have the data and insights needed to make data driven decisions. The team is also responsible for integration with external vendors to ensure quality and timely data extraction.

The Intern Data Analyst will work with business data analysts, data scientists, analytics engineers, managers, other data analytics teams, and business stakeholders to assist in projects centered around reporting and supporting data-driven decision making.  The work will involve the intern rotating through each of the Analytics teams, allowing the intern insight into the key roles each group plays in the analytics process. This will involve gathering business requirements, creating and cleaning datasets, performing statistical analysis, and creating data visualizations to help support data driven decision making at GEHA. Through these projects, the internship will develop analytical skills, enhance visualization techniques, improve healthcare data literacy, and gain industry exposure through real-world projects designed to improve GEHA’s analytic maturity. 

Key Duties
•    Perform assigned data modeling and analyses under direct supervision
•    Use data engineering tools to provide meaningful results
•    Prepare, as directed, accurate and insightful communication of findings using verbal and graphic techniques
•    Properly apply benchmark, review, and controls to ensure quality and reliability of results
•    Provide an overview of the respective area and allow learning in the healthcare industry.
•    Work with reports, queries and extracts using structured query languages (like SQL), spreadsheets (Excel), presentation applications (Word, Power Point) and other business intelligence (BI) tools (PowerBI,  as applicable
•    Gain understanding of the various analytic platforms in support of the Data & Analytics team

Requirements
•    3.0 overall GPA
•    Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Good analytical skills
•    Detail oriented
•    Demonstrated initiative both independently and within a team
•    Proficient in Excel, Outlook and Word

Potential Projects
•    Tabular Data Model Design 
•    Analysis of GEHA member program outcomes
•    Support of HEDIS gap closures to improve member outcomes

Work-at-home requirements

• Must have the ability to provide a non-cellular High Speed Internet Service such as Fiber, DSL, or cable Modems for a home office.
• A minimum standard speed for optimal performance of 30x5 (30mpbs download x 5mpbs upload) is required.
• Latency (ping) response time lower than 80 ms
• Hotspots, satellite and wireless internet service is NOT allowed for this role.
• A dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  GEHA considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The annual base salary range for this position is $43,160 - $60,840 USD.

GEHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, age, military status, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, and sexual orientation, as well as all other characteristics and qualities protected by federal, state, or local law. GEHA will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their compensation or the compensation of another employee or applicant. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our diversity drives innovation deepens connections and strengthens our organization.

GEHA is headquartered in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in the Kansas City area. We recognize the importance of balance and flexibility and offer hybrid and work-from-home options for many of our roles.