Data Research Specialist Internship

Description

Position Summary:

We at 834 Labs are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Data Research Specialist Intern to join our team in the health insurance sector. This role is responsible for collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing healthcare and insurance-related data to support business decision-making, regulatory compliance, market intelligence, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong research skills, a solid understanding of healthcare systems, insurance processes, and a passion for data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on healthcare trends, payer/provider models, claims data, utilization patterns, and regulatory developments.
• Gather and analyze internal and external data from sources such as CMS, state health departments, claims databases, and industry publications.
• Develop comprehensive reports, dashboards, and data visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders across business units.
• Monitor changes in health policy and insurance regulations and assess their potential impact on business operations and strategy.
• Collaborate with data scientists, quality assurance teams, business analysts, and product teams to support strategic initiatives and performance measurement.
• Clean, validate, and standardize raw data to ensure accuracy and usability for reporting and analysis.
• Maintain and improve data collection methodologies and research frameworks.
• Assist in competitive analysis, benchmarking studies, and predictive modeling efforts.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

2+ years of experience in data research, preferably in the health insurance or healthcare industry.

Strong proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Familiarity with health data standards and systems (e.g., ICD codes, CPT codes, HIPAA compliance, EHR/EMR systems).

Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, and commercial insurance markets.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly.

High attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a critical-thinking mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

Internship or project experience involving healthcare or insurance data.

Basic knowledge of health insurance concepts (e.g., claims, coverage types, provider networks).

Familiarity with any data analysis tools like Python, R, or statistical software (helpful but not required).

Exposure to healthcare coding systems (e.g., ICD, CPT) or HIPAA regulations is a plus.

Enthusiasm for working with data to improve healthcare outcomes and operations.

Location: Hybrid

Job Type: Internship

Hours: M-F 

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. 834 Labs provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to unlawful considerations of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, marital status, or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. 834 Labs may obtain a 'consumer report' about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. A 'consumer report’ is a background screening report that may contain information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and information about you.