**Job Description** At Blue Cross NC, we are committed to making healthcare better for everyone. Our internship program is a cornerstone of our company culture, bringing in fresh perspectives and early-career talent to shape the future of healthcare. During your time with us, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects and initiatives, work alongside innovative leaders, and make a real impact on our communities. Our hybrid-flex work environment allows you to thrive from home while also connecting in person with your cohort at our Durham campus during key events.  The Blue Cross NC Diversified Business Group (DBG) is focused on driving improvements in health care, affordability, access and equity through investments and partnerships with innovative health care organizations in North Carolina and beyond. We have a history of forging forward-thinking partnerships and investments with like-minded partners to create the blueprint of the future of health care. **Strategy, Planning & Performance Summer Intern** Our Diversified Business Group division has an opportunity for an **MBA/Masters** level summer intern to join the Strategy, Planning & Performance (SPP) team. The **Strategy, Planning & Performance Intern** joins the DBG vertical responsible for the long-term strategy of existing and new ventures including annual strategic planning and ongoing business performance. **What You’ll Do** The **Strategy, Planning and Performance** intern will gain experience working on a variety of projects such as: support strategy development for our asset portfolio and potential new ventures; support discussion with fund partners, startups and other interesting market players to gain insights and create connections in support of core business functions; and support strategy and new ventures contributions to recurring governance functions such as divisional or enterprise quarterly business reviews. You may also support divisional and inter-divisional planning processes to advocate for the priorities, needs, and outputs of the Diversified Business Group. **What You Bring** + You will graduate from an accredited university or college with an MBA, MPH or MHA in December 2025 or May 2026. + Project management experience + Strong critical thinking and communication skills + Solid organizational skills including prioritization and time management + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and PowerPoint + Exposure to healthcare through coursework or prior work/internships + Curiosity, drive and the ability to work independently and in a team. **Bonus Points** + Background or familiarity with strategy or strategic planning + Stakeholder management experience + You’re curious, eager to learn, and open to coaching to help you grow professionally. + You bring positive energy, enjoy collaborating with others, hearing other perspectives and sharing your own creative ideas. + You’re energized by our mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities. **Intern rates of pay:** Undergraduates: Rising Sophomore:   $18/hr  Undergraduates: Rising Junior/Senior:  $21/hr  Returning Interns:  $23/hr  Masters Students/JD:   $27/hr   MBA Students/PharmD:   $36/hr     **Salary Range** At Blue Cross NC, we take great pride in a fair and equitable compensation package that reflects market-price and our starting salaries are typically planned near the middle of the range listed. Compensation decisions are driven by factors including experience and training, specialized skill sets, licensure and certifications and other business and organizational needs. Our base salary is part of a robust Total Rewards package that includes an Annual Incentive Bonus*, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and competitive health benefits and wellness programs. _*Based on annual corporate goal achievement and individual performance._ $41,600.00 - $46,600.00 **About Us** It's an exciting time to work at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC). Health care is changing, and we're leading the way. We offer more than health insurance our customers can count on. We’re committed to better health and better health care − in our communities and beyond. Our employees bring energy and creativity to the workplace, and it shows in our innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians. Blue Cross NC is a fully taxed, not-for-profit company headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. We serve more than 4.3 million members, and we employ more than 5,000 people across the country who are passionate about making health care better for all. Help us lead the charge for better health care by joining our award-winning team. Discover tremendous opportunities with us to do challenging and rewarding work. Opportunities that can lead you to a fulfilling career, work that can help others lead healthier, happier lives. **Authorization to Work in the United States** We use E-verify to confirm authorization to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify Overview (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview) for English or Visión General de E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/es/empleados/vision-general-de-e-verify) for Español. **Request Accommodations** Blue Cross NC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify HR at HR.Staffing@bcbsnc.com . **For most roles, you can choose where to work - fully remote in one of the states listed below, in the office, or a hybrid of the two:** Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming