Data Analytics College Intern (two positions) - HYBRID

Data Analytics College Intern (two positions) - HYBRID (250003LS) 

Organization

: MedicaidAgency Contact Name and Information: HumanResources@medicaid.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

: May 22, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

: Lazarus 5 50 West Town Street  Columbus 43215

Primary Location

: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $18-24 / hour

Schedule

: Part-timeWork Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pmClassified Indicator: ClassifiedUnion: N/A 

Primary Job Skill

: Data AnalyticsTechnical Skills: Data Analytics, Data Modeling, Programming, Information Technology, Statistics/MathematicsProfessional Skills: Active Learning, Analyzation, Collaboration, Interpreting Data, Strategic ThinkingPrimary Technology: Data Integration Tools  Agency Overview

THESE POSITIONS MAY BE TELEWORK ELIGIBLE ON A HYBRID BASIS.

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWine’s agenda for Ohio’s future. To ensure Ohio is “the best place to live, work, raise and family and start a business,” we must have strong schools, a great quality of life, and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governor’s vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality, person-centric healthcare, the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

Job Description

What You Will Do At ODM:

Office: Data & Integrated Systems

Bureau: Strategic & Performance Analytics

Position Title: College Intern (PNs: 20099217 & 20101218)

Internship Overview

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking two College Interns to join our Strategic Analytics team. As a college intern, you will have the opportunity to partake in important ODM initiatives and projects that relate to your field of study/academic major. In addition to gaining practical work experience, ODM offers flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule to support your academic requirements in conjunction with the needs of the agency. 

Data Analytics Intern #1

• Engaging in data profiling projects, most notably the Ohio Benefits (OB) Medicaid eligibility data to ensure completeness and consistency of the extracts for analytic use
• Promoting efficient and accurate record processing
• Organizing and creating training materials for various OB eligibility data extracts
• Attending meetings and conference calls pertaining to state and/or federal reporting requirements
• Assisting with other projects important to Ohio Medicaid programs
• Preparing meaningful, concise & accurate reports; Presenting findings

Data Analytics Intern #2

• Contribute to the Maternal Mortality Project by analyzing data to assess maternal mortality rates among Ohio Medicaid enrollees and identifying actionable factors to inform initiatives and legislation aimed at reducing mortality rates.
• Maintain and update maternal mortality datasets, integrating new data sources.
• Identify and resolve outstanding dataset errors, including discrepancies in tenure variable counts.
• Support ad-hoc projects that align with ODM’s strategic goals.
• Assist in designing, refining, and validating predictive models to analyze maternal mortality trends.
• Conduct thorough literature reviews to ensure evidence-based models align with best practices.
• Evaluate GRC dashboards for actionable metrics that support maternal mortality analysis.
• Summarize findings and translate complex data insights into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Prepare presentations and reports to share progress and findings with stakeholders.
• Organize and document materials to ensure seamless project handovers and ongoing success. 

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Preferred academic majors include Data Analytics, Computer Science, Informatics, Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Mathematics, or similar field of study.

Preferred Skills

• Strong collaboration & communication skills 
• Effective organizational & multitasking skills
• Interest in public health, healthcare, and data analytics

Conceptual knowledge or experience in any of the following areas is strongly preferred:

• Statistical analysis
• Quantitative research 
• Statistical modeling; forecasting 
• Relational databases; programming
• Data cleaning; data manipulation

Supplemental Information

Supplemental Information

These positions/internships are part-time/temporary. 

These positions are unclassified per 124.11 (A) (12), Ohio Revised Code.

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from state of residence.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an application from consideration for a position.  An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. 

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.