Company :
Highmark Inc. 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.
The Summer 2027 Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Undergraduate Internship provides students with an opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience supporting legislative, regulatory, and public policy activities within the healthcare industry. This internship is designed to develop the next generation of business and public policy professionals through direct exposure to healthcare legislation, regulatory compliance, government affairs, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
As a member of the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Department, the intern will work alongside experienced regulatory and government affairs professionals to monitor and analyze state and federal legislative and regulatory developments that impact Highmark Health and its business operations. Participants will gain valuable insight into how healthcare laws, regulations, and government policies influence business strategy, operational processes, compliance initiatives, and the broader healthcare landscape.
The program provides hands-on training and exposure to a variety of career opportunities within Legislative Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Public Policy, Compliance, Government Relations, Healthcare Administration, and Corporate Governance. Interns will contribute to meaningful projects involving legislative tracking, regulatory analysis, policy research, compliance monitoring, stakeholder communications, and strategic business support.
Typical responsibilities include tracking and analyzing emerging laws and regulations, preparing legislative and regulatory summaries, supporting compliance initiatives, conducting legal and policy research, assisting with regulatory impact assessments, collaborating with business stakeholders, supporting industry engagement activities, and developing recommendations that help the organization respond to evolving legislative and regulatory requirements. Through mentorship, project work, and cross-functional collaboration, interns will develop strong analytical, research, communication, and professional skills while gaining valuable exposure to healthcare policy and regulatory affairs.
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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Full or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university baccalaureate program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a degree in Political Science, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Policy, Regulatory Affairs, Legislative Affairs, Government Relations, Public Policy, Pre-Law , or a related field.
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…