Data Analyst Intern- Phoenix, AZ (Summer 2027)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 24, 2026. CBIZ scores A on the Alion truth index.
Founded in 2006, Optumas works primarily with State Medicaid agencies and Medicaid Managed Care Plans, providing guidance and strategy to help them remain efficient and effective purchasers of healthcare services. Optumas is also on the forefront of healthcare reform initiatives, helping multiple states weigh the opportunities and consequences created by constantly changing healthcare delivery and payment systems.
As a Data Analyst Intern you will be using tools such as Microsoft Excel and SAS to identify, design, recommend, and execute solutions to clients. You will work with a team and alongside actuaries contributing to client and business analytics projects, primarily related to Medicaid Managed Care rate-setting. You will gain experience in aggregating, validating, and reviewing medical claims data, creating models to inform policy decision-making, and developing and deploying tools such as dashboards, infographics, and reports.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
Assist in development of client deliverables including written documents.
Manage timelines including completion of client deliverables (Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, etc.).
Ensure all work products are technically peer reviewed and submitted for consulting review.
Actively communicate project status updates with internal team (junior and senior members).
Help support client teams with a combination of raw data analysis and aggregation to support external reporting.
Display initiative in research beyond the specific assignment.
Load, process, and analyze healthcare enrollment and claims / encounter data to support a variety of healthcare consulting projects.
Preferred Qualifications
Cumulative GPA of 3.25 strongly preferred
Interest in healthcare finance and policy
Exposure to data analytical tools (Excel, Tableau, SAS, SQL, WPS, Python) is preferred
Broad analytical knowledge necessary to generate analytical solutions
Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with others
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to fit in and work with a driven-dedicated team
Minimum Qualifications
- Intern must be working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, economics, finance, statistics or related field