Strategy Analyst Intern - Summer 2023

Strategy Analyst Intern - Summer 2023

Who We Are

WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. Our services offer health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer service support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. In 2021, WPS Health Solutions celebrated 75 years of making health insurance easier for those we serve. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Our Culture

WPS' Performance-Based Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an inclusive, empowering employee experience, focusing on People, Work, and Conditions. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities. We are guided by our Purpose: Together, making health care easier for the people we serve.

In 2021 and 2022, WPS Health Solutions was recognized for several awards including:

• Madison, Wisconsin's Top Workplaces
• Top Workplace national cultural excellence awards for Remote Work and Work-Life Flexibility
• Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces® with the further honor of Achievers "Elite 8" winner in the category of Culture Alignment

Role Snapshot

The Internship Program with WPS Health Solutions is comprised of four key components. WPS interns will primarily focus on the responsibilities within their functional areas, as it relates to their respective field of study. In a group setting, interns will collaborate on the "Pay-It-Forward Project" - the development of a resource to be utilized for future program participants. The third component relates to exposure to corporate culture and training to aid in future career successes. At the conclusion of the program, interns will participate in a final presentation for senior executives by showcasing their experience in the program and functional areas.

What the team does:

We are a small team with a lot of responsibility. From enterprise strategic planning, to gathering competitive intelligence, acquisition analysis, partnership development, building performance dashboards, and product/market strategy - we find opportunities, solve problems, and help shape the direction of WPS. You will help identify business issues, do lots of quantitative analysis and research, solve problems (healthcare has a few), communicate data-driven recommendations and solutions to leaders, and help implement the strategies and solutions we develop.

What you will do:

• In conjunction with full-time staff, receive entry-level professional experience in a specialty field, as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the department
• Conduct market and competitive research
• Gather and synthesize significant amounts of data
• Build quantitative models and interpret results
• Participate in issue identification and problem solving
• Create succinct and logically-structured communications
• Work collaboratively with team members throughout WPS
• Contribute to projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization
• Maintain knowledge and ensure the protection of hardware/software system security policies, practices and requirements

How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:

Are interested in learning how a great strategy team can impact the success of an organization and enjoy having fun while you work this opportunity is for you!

What will I gain from this role?

• The ability to work in an environment that serves our Nation's military, veterans, Guard and Reserves along with their families.
• An opportunity to work on a wide range of projects that will help you develop a well-rounded business toolkit that will serve you well wherever you go.
• Collaboration with various departments in the organization and individuals in both entry-level and executive positions
• Interaction with a fun, lively team that wants you to succeed in this and all future work places.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be currently pursuing an associate's, bachelor's or other advanced degree
• Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Top-tier academic performance
• BA/BS degree or equivalent (or be pursuing one of these)
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• An analytic or problem-solving mindset
• A drive to constantly improve

Hourly Rate of Pay: The hourly range for this position is $18/hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote work schedule in Madison, WI

Remote Worker Requirements

For remote position, employee is required to meet remote worker requirements including a designated workstation and a minimum of 10Mbps downstream connection with at least 1Mbps upstream (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)

Benefits

• Innovative professional and cognitive development programs
• Competitive paid time off
• Holiday Pay

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)