Summer 2026 Regulatory Management Office Undergraduate Intern

Company :

Highmark Health

Job Description : 

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals.  To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business.

Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

We believe an intern can assist our team by bringing in a fresh perspective, novel insights, and their unique skills to help us enhance our reporting, documentation, and data compilation. We expect to provide to the intern experience in working in a highly matrixed compliance environment, coordination among various stakeholders, exposure to Highmark’s diverse businesses and risk/compliance considerations, and a submersive experience in a corporate office environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience or coursework in policy, legal, health care, compliance, and/or project management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Outlook email, basic workplace etiquette, be prompt/timely, and curious to learn.

  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 
1. Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems. 

2. Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area.  Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

3. Undertake and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization. 

4.  Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability. 

5. As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action. 

6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit. 

7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

8. Monitor incoming regulatory documentation, understand which line of business it is associated with and where to route it, learn the enacted guidance process, analyze overall team metrics, select which metrics should be floated to leadership, understand how potential risks impact the organization.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company pol