Project Management​/Coordinator ACA Intern - MD, DC, VA; Remote

Resp & Qualifications

Care First's Strategic Growth division is accepting internship applications for our Summer 2026 program, spanning the company’s marketing and communications, commercial sales, government programs, federal employee program, and strategic enablement functions. Through this internship program you will join a small team of driven, optimistic individuals seeking to improve healthcare—for our members and the world bining diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, life experiences, and skillsets we seek to be a proactive agent of meaningful change.

We are not just reimagining healthcare for the future; we are actively transforming the way it is delivered, supported, and experienced today. We are looking for like‑minded individuals who both share our mission of improving healthcare and remain humbled (if undaunted) by the scale of the challenge. Whether your passion lies in distilling insights from data, crafting inspiring information campaigns, organizing disparate stakeholders to action, charting the course of large organizations, or understanding the risks and opportunities behind new ideas—you can apply now.

Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield is the Mid‑Atlantic region’s largest private‑sector health insurer, serving the healthcare needs of 3.5 million members in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and portions of northern Virginia. The Company offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to individuals and groups, as well as state and federal government‑sponsored plans. As a not‑for‑profit health plan and the largest healthcare company in the region, Care First is committed to delivering quality, accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare in all the communities we serve.

This internship is designed to be an 11‑week full‑time opportunity beginning June 2026 and concluding August 2026. It is a remote position, but requires the candidate to be in the Baltimore office 2–3 times a month for meetings.

The program is ideal for current sophomores or juniors seeking experience and exposure to diverse careers in healthcare. You will work specifically with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Individual Team, which is part of Care First’s Government Programs division. This team is responsible for managing the ACA Individual business, which includes on‑ and off‑exchange products, as well as work on the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA).

Ideal candidates must have knowledge and an interest in healthcare, business administration, project management, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Sample projects include:

• Analyzing enrollment trends to drive business decisions
• Operationalize dashboards and reporting
• Assist with go‑to‑market strategy for integrated ICHRA solution

• Assisting and executing tasks associated with the delivery of organizational initiatives.
• Creation of emails and PowerPoint presentations.
• Develop and execute communications to internal and external project stakeholders.
• Attend meetings, record outcomes for key action items and follow‑ups.
• Identify proactive opportunities for deploying creative communications strategies.

This position requires an individual working towards a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Sophomore or junior pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or other related field with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher.

• Independent thinker and self‑starter who can also work as part of a team.
• Project management experience or education preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to positively interface with and establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic and creative decision maker who can motivate self without constant supervision.
• Attention to detail and excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including assisting with presentations and proposals.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set…