Why choose an internship with Wellmark? We strive to offer meaningful work that assists in your professional development and provides value to the team. You will gain valuable experience within the health insurance industry and put the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired in school to practice. You will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and leaders within the industry, network with fellow internship program participants, and gain practical, hands-on work experience.  

If you’re eager to learn, collaborate with others, demonstrate your potential, develop customer-focused solutions, and grow into an exciting career, we hope you’ll consider an internship with us! 

What’s Risk Management and Reporting in our Technology Division? Wellmark is building innovative, modern solutions using cutting edge technology. We are driving organizational transformation and business strategy by empowering our technology team to innovate new and elegant solutions to enhance the customer experience. Together, we are leaning into the future, owning the outcome, and driving organizational change to transform how we work. 

What projects might I support? Although subject to change, examples of projects you will be contributing to include: 

• Create work forms by writing scripts in Power Automate to generate forms into PowerBI   
• Support the creation and document flow for technology risk tolerance  
• Learn to support and follow Technology software development lifecycle (SDLC) 
• Review processes to create efficiency in the workflow   

Ready to bring your strengths to Wellmark? Here’s what’s next! Review the qualifications below. If the position is a match with your passion and interests, submit your application today!  

This position will start as a part-time position in the spring of 2025. You would then have the opportunity to transition into our 2025 Summer Internship Program in May working a hybrid schedule from our corporate office in Des Moines, Iowa.   

• Current student pursing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, MIS, or related field 
• General understanding of the domains of programming/scripting, computer science, and management information systems 
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills. Accuracy and high attention to detail and self-starter 
• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to learn new systems quickly  
• Demonstrated computer skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Access, PowerPoint) with advanced Excel  
• Excellent writing and communication skills 
• Available to work a hybrid schedule 15-20 hours/week during the spring semester; in-office days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday preferred  
• Available to work 40 hours/week during the summer  

Preferred: 

• Prior work experience in an office environment or internship 
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, Power Automate or MS Forms  

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