Description

Title: Public Policy Institute Intern II

Location: Washington, DC

Structure: hybrid

Be part of an extraordinary team

As part of Anthem's Public Policy Institute (PPI) Team within Public Affairs, the PPI Intern will assist in conducting research and data analysis relevant to health policy topics. The position will be available in Washington, DC, for hybrid in-office/remote work, and intern candidates will need to demonstrate a blend of talents and skills including:

• Public policy and legislative issue tracking and research including current events related to healthcare policy
• Monitoring relevant new literature, studies, and data assets, keeping team apprised of new analyses, and summarizing key findings for internal use
• Conducting internet research and straightforward literature review on health policy topics, with oversight from other PPI staff
• Supporting work of PPI staff by creating charts, graphics, maps, and other visual data representations
• Monitoring and attending public meetings and other policy-relevant events, and circulating meeting notes within Public Affairs
• Ad hoc special projects as needed such as assisting with writing white papers/issues briefs, drafting social media posts and other communications (e.g., newsletters) to share PPI reports, and meeting agendas and project planning.

  As part of Anthem's Public Policy Institute (PPI) Team within Public Affairs, the PPI Intern will assist in conducting research and data analysis relevant to health policy topics. The position will be available in Washington, DC, for hybrid in-office/remote work, and intern candidates will need to demonstrate a blend of talents and skills including:

• Public policy and legislative issue tracking and research including current events related to healthcare policy
• Monitoring relevant new literature, studies, and data assets, keeping team apprised of new analyses, and summarizing key findings for internal use
• Conducting internet research and straightforward literature review on health policy topics, with oversight from other PPI staff
• Supporting work of PPI staff by creating charts, graphics, maps, and other visual data representations
• Monitoring and attending public meetings and other policy-relevant events, and circulating meeting notes within Public Affairs
• Ad hoc special projects as needed such as assisting with writing white papers/issues briefs, drafting social media posts and other communications (e.g., newsletters) to share PPI reports, and meeting agendas and project planning.

What we are looking for:

• Candidate who is able to work independently as well as on a team, skilled at developing creative solutions and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent writing skills and the ability to read and summarize legislation, regulations, policy and healthcare research.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Rising Juniors and Seniors pursuing a bachelor's in political science, public policy, public health, healthcare administration, health informatics or a degree in the liberal arts.
• This internship is from late May/June to August, though exact start and end dates are flexible; intern is expected to work 40 hours per week.
• Must be enrolled fulltime at an accredited college or university during internship.
• Students must be authorized to work in the U.S. without future visa sponsorship requirements.

Anthem, Inc. has been named as a Fortune Great Place To Work in 2021, is ranked as one of the 2021 World's Most Admired Companies among health insurers by Fortune magazine, and a Top 20 Fortune 500 Companies on Diversity and Inclusion. To learn more about our company and apply, please visit us at careers.antheminc.com. Anthem is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact ability@icareerhelp.com for assistance.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Anthem. We require all new candidates to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide - and Anthem approves - a valid religious or medical explanation as to why you are not able to get vaccinated that Anthem is able to reasonably accommodate. Anthem will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.