Data Engineering Intern (Operations Analytics and Reporting) - 2026 Summer Internship
Description and Requirements
Healthfirst's 2026 Summer Trailblazer Internship is a 10-week paid program beginning on June 1, 2026. This is an immersive and interactive learning experience, that lays a foundation for continued leadership development. Interns do impactful work, collaborating with other interns, employees, and business leaders to solve current business problems and deliver solutions.
Who We Are:
For nearly 30 years, Healthfirst has been serving New Yorkers. We helped pioneer the value-based healthcare model-where hospitals and physicians are paid based on patient outcomes-because our company was founded on the belief that insurers need to be true partners in the health system.
Work Schedule
This position requires three days per week in office (Tues/Wed/Thurs) at 100 Church St. New York, NY.
Operations Analytics
Operations Analytics and Reporting is a fast-paced, innovative team. Our mission is to ensure accurate and timely member enrollment and premiums billing. We are looking for curious problem solvers to continue to push us forward. If you're member-focused, collaborative, and passionate about data, join our growing team of Data Analysts and Data Engineers.
Position Summary
- Modernize existing Python scripts currently running on a virtual machine task scheduler by refactoring them into well-structured, maintainable, and production-ready codebases
- Rebuild legacy automation using modern Python best practices, including dependency management and packaging with Poetry
- Improve reliability, readability, and long-term sustainability of analytics and operational workflows, reducing technical debt and operational risk
- Partner with analytics and operations stakeholders to understand existing workflows, business intent, and system constraints behind current scripts
- Implement consistent project structures, documentation, logging, and error handling to support future enhancements and smoother handoffs
- Validate refactored solutions through testing and controlled execution to ensure functional parity with existing scheduled jobs
- Manage multiple refactoring efforts in parallel while clearly communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs
Minimum Requirements
- Experience with Python & SQL; familiarity with scripting, automation, or data workflows
- Exposure to GIT/GITHUB or software development best practices (project structure, version control, documentation)
- Interest in writing maintainable, production-quality code rather than one-off scripts
- Excited to learn how analytics and automation operate in real-world, enterprise environments
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- Continuous learning mindset and strong problem-solving skills
- Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution or have graduated within 12 months of the program
- Will not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution
Hiring Range:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $40,200 - $54,570
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $34,900 - $52,000
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in "good faith" would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to careers@Healthfirst.org or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services, LLC.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Fitness Subsidies
- Mental Health Benefits
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
Professional Development
- Internship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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