At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there’s no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you’ll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.
The Strategy & Innovation Intern will have the opportunity to apply internal and external data analytics in researching market opportunities for our business. Primary partners would be from the Product & Marketing department, and this role would also have exposure to stakeholders throughout the company. Integrity, dependability and relationship-building are essential to success in this role.Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is a Partner of Choice for the Nebraska University System. Our Interns work a hybrid schedule and spend some days working on-site at our Omaha office located in Aksarben Village. Therefore, you will need to live within commuting distance from Wednesday, May 26 – Friday, July 30, 2027.
What you'll do:
- Explore new market opportunities for products, programs, and technologies.
- Assist with primary and secondary research supporting customer insights and market intelligence.
- Help build enabling tools to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to advance business goals.
- Support ad-hoc requests and other duties as assigned.
To be considered for this position you must have:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Business, Economics, Data Science or related field.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Interest in market research, measurement projects, and public speaking.
- Skills in organizing/analyzing data and identifying meaningful patterns.
- The ability to meet or exceed the attendance and timeliness requirements of their departments
- The ability to work well in a team environment, and be capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with other staff, departments, and customers
The Strongest candidate will also possess:
- Exposure using data tools such as Power BI, SQL, Databricks or AI tools such as Copilot
- Exposure developing surveys using software such as QuestionPro
Learn more about what makes BCBSNE such an exceptional place to work by visiting NebraskaBlue.com/Careers.
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better workplace for our employees and a better product for our customers and members.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Interest in market research, measurement projects, and public speaking
- Ability to organize and analyze data and identify meaningful patterns
- Ability to meet or exceed departmental attendance and timeliness requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a team and build positive relationships with staff, departments, and customers
- Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Databricks, or AI tools such as Copilot
- Exposure to developing surveys using software such as QuestionPro
What We Do
To millions of Americans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield symbolizes peace of mind when it's needed most. That’s because, collectively, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brands represent the largest and most experienced health care benefit companies in the country. At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, our story is all about you – the people we’ve been serving since 1939. As a company born and raised in Nebraska, we believe it’s our responsibility to be an active member of the communities where we live and work alongside our customers. We envision a health care world without confusion that adds more good years to peoples' lives, and we consider it an honor to be there for you when you need us. Thank you for letting us be part of your story. 1939 was the beginning of a long tradition of health care coverage in Nebraska. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is a mid-size Nebraska business whose mission is to lead the way in supporting patient-focused care. We see the future of healthcare as one without confusion that adds more good years to peoples' lives. As a Nebraska-based company, we believe it’s our responsibility to be an active member of the communities in which our customers live and work.
