Data Analyst Intern- Phoenix, AZ (Summer 2027)

About the Role

Optumas, founded in 2006, 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 at 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 use tools such as Microsoft Excel and SAS to identify, design, recommend, and execute solutions for 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the 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).
• 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.

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, economics, finance, statistics, or a related field.
• 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.

About Us

CBIZ, Inc. (NYSE: CBZ) is a leading professional services advisor to middle-market businesses nationwide. With industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers actionable insights to help clients anticipate what is next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members' employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers. Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review, and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax, and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.