Summer Intern - Health Data Mining at The Segal Company (Eastern States), Inc. in New York, New York

Job Description:

For nearly 80 years, Segal has been providing employee benefits, retirement plan investment advisory and human resources consulting for multiemployer trust funds, corporations and public sector organizations. Segal is an independent, privately and employee-owned firm. Our independence allows us to provide unbiased consulting services for our clients. Headquartered in New York City, Segal has offices throughout the United States and in Canada. We are a smaller organization that provides a more intense and broader exposure for development purposes within a culture that is highly collegial and team-oriented. You will work with colleagues who are smart, professional, talented and...nice people. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes a defined benefit and matching 401(k) retirement plans.

The Summer Intern in Health Data Mining will assist with a variety of issues related to client support and health data warehouse activities. Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Supporting ongoing validation of monthly data refreshes for warehouse clients;


• Assisting with periodic warehouse reporting (i.e., dashboard creation and preparation of the monthly standard report package);


• Assisting with ad-hoc client requests that require data querying and manipulation; and


• Assisting with research and development regarding health cost and utilization norms, trends and clinical studies.

• Strong analytical and mathematical capabilities with creative problem solving ability


• Previous SQL, SAS or programming experience is preferred


• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel, Word, & PowerPoint)


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a time-sensitive environment


• Minimum two plus years of undergraduate education or undergraduate degree


• Knowledge of medical claims systems/coding, actuarial concepts or health benefits is a plus


• Previous work experience in a professional service environment is desirable but not mandatory.

Diversity and Inclusion at Segal: 

At Segal, we are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusiveness, as demonstrated through our recruitment, retention and employee development programs. We maintain an environment that respects and builds on the assets and talents of each person, valuing their differences. We also engage in good faith efforts to maintain an environment free from discrimination and harassment in strict compliance with applicable laws, and consider all qualified candidates for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or medical condition, protected veteran or military status, criminal record history, marital status, or status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We also engage in affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals and protected veterans. Maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce is a win/win, and provides Segal with the opportunity to leverage our top talent to provide innovative solutions to our clients.