Intern - Public Policy

Awarded a Healthiest Employer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona aims to fulfill its mission to inspire health and make it easy. AZ Blue offers a variety of health insurance products and services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, and small and large businesses as well as providing information and tools to help individuals make better health decisions.

At AZ Blue, we have a hybrid workforce strategy, called Workability, that offers flexibility with how and where employees work. Our positions are classified as hybrid, onsite or remote. While the majority of our employees are hybrid, the following classifications drive our current minimum onsite requirements:

• Hybrid People Leaders: must reside in AZ, required to be onsite at least twice per week

• Hybrid Individual Contributors: must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per week

• Hybrid 2 (Operational Roles such as but not limited to: Customer Service, Claims Processors, and Correspondence positions): must reside in AZ, unless otherwise cited within this posting, required to be onsite at least once per month

• Onsite: daily onsite requirement based on the essential functions of the job

• Remote: not held to onsite requirements, however, leadership can request presence onsite for business reasons including but not limited to staff meetings, one-on-ones, training, and team building

Please note that onsite requirements may change in the future, based on business need, and job responsibilities. Most employees should expect onsite requirements and at a minimum of once per week.

Purpose of the job

Support the Government Relations departments and their initiatives that focus on inspiring health across Arizona. These initiatives drive corporate social responsibility and public health impact. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue) demonstrates its mission-based commitment to improving the quality of life for AZ Blue members as well as all Arizonans.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience

• College-level coursework related to public health, government, or related field.

Required Education

• High-School Diploma or GED in general field of study
• Two years attendance at an accredited school pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in related field of study

• GPA of 3.0 or higher

Required Licenses

• N/A

Required Certifications

• N/A

ESSENTIAL job functions AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Government Relations teams to accomplish goals and objectives
• Conduct legislative analysis of proposed laws in Arizona to support AZ Blue activities
• Take notes on assigned legislative committees
• Participate in team meetings, contribute to projects and initiatives, and perform various administrative tasks
• Compile information and provide legislative analysis of proposed laws in Arizona and other resources
• Expand and develop knowledge through exposure to the roles within the Government Relations teams
• Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Required Job Skills

• Basic Microsoft Office skills (including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
• Strong research, anlaysis and synthesis skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and quality
• Basic project management and time-management

Required Professional Competencies

• Work effectively within a team environment
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Intermediate presentation skills

Our Commitment

AZ Blue does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected group.

Thank you for your interest in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.  For more information on our company, see azblue.com.  If interested in this position, please apply.