University Relations - Data Science Product Manager Intern

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Job Summary

This ten-week paid internship is located in Chicago, IL

What Are Your Responsibilities?

As an intern, you will be involved in product manager related work for data science projects that have the potential to positively impact our members' health care access, affordability, and outcomes.  While much of the detailed analytical work that helps improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes is done by data scientists, product managers play an important consultative and leadership role.   Product managers consult with internal clients, enhance our understanding of internal processes, “navigate” the organization as needed to get required assistance, help prioritize and coordinate work efforts of data scientists and data engineers, and make sure that we are delivering value to our stakeholders.   Product management is a varied role that involves “filling the white space” in the organization chart to make sure our work has an impact.

What skills will make you successful in this internship?

• Analytical mindset and excellent problem-solving skills Innovation, creativity and out-of-the-box thinking
• Enthusiasm to enhance your own professional and personal development
• Entrepreneurial spirit and initiative to handle business problems
• Strong communication skills
• Crave continuous learning and participate in knowledge exchange with peers
• Passion and desire to learn the ins and outs of the health care industry

What Are the Requirements You Must Meet?

• Preferred : Enrolled in a Master's program in a Quantitative, Computational or related field, or has previous healthcare, data science, or technology-related internship experience
• Understand machine learning, statistical analysis and data visualization practices.
• Preferred:   Prior exposure to machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization practices in a practical context.
• Preferred: No more than 1-2 years’ experience between bachelor’s and master’s degree
• Graduation date between December 2025 - June 2026
• A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Availability to work 10 weeks during the summer (June 2025 -December 2026)

What Does the Data Science Product Manager Internship Program Entail?

• Coffee chats with data science and product manager leaders, social events with the broader data science community
• An experienced data science product manager assigned to you as a mentor
• Formal Intern Orientation to build business and industry acumen
• Challenging real-world hands-on projects
• Weekly networking opportunities among interns and company leaders
• Professional development workshops
• Business Resource Group involvement
• Volunteer activities

We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.

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HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to providing an inclusive workplace where the unique differences of our employees are welcomed, respected, and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range$19.17 - $42.68