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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Strategic Initiatives Intern

CompanySmart Data Solutions LLC

LocationPlano

Work ModeOn Site

PostedMarch 18, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

The intern will support strategic planning by gathering inputs, maintaining trackers, and preparing executive materials like briefings and decision-support summaries. Responsibilities also include coordinating cross-functional initiatives, drafting internal communications, and managing meetings for leadership audiences.

Internship Type

full time

Salary Range

$22 - $26

Company Size

464

Visa Sponsorship

Language

English

Working Hours

40 hours

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About The Company

At Smart Data Solutions (SDS), we help healthcare organizations digitally transform front, middle, and back-office operations through advanced automation and interoperability. Powered by our AI-native platform, solutions like Digital Mailroom, Clearinghouse, Intelligent Medical Records, and Prior Authorization Automation enable payers and providers to move beyond legacy processes and reshape how care is delivered. Backed by deep industry expertise, our focus is on building a simpler, faster, and more connected healthcare ecosystem. Today, more than 500 clients—including Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, regional health plans, TPAs, and providers—trust us to drive smarter operations and better outcomes.

About the Role

Strategic Initiatives Intern

Smart Data Solutions, a leading provider of data management, claim routing and workflow solutions to health plans and TPAs, is looking for a Strategic Initiatives Intern to join our team!

We are seeking a high-energy, outgoing, and hands-on intern to support our CEO and Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives on high-impact, cross-functional work. This role provides rare exposure to executive-level decision-making and requires strong emotional intelligence, confidence, and the ability to engage effectively with C-suite leaders. It is an ideal opportunity for a leadership-focused MBA student who enjoys strategic thinking and getting involved directly in execution.

What you’ll be doing?

Support strategic planning by gathering inputs, organizing priorities, and maintaining simple dashboards and trackers.
Prepare executive materials, including meeting packets, briefings, and concise decision-support summaries.
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives by tracking milestones, identifying blockers, and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
Draft internal communications such as progress updates, talking points, and initiative summaries for leadership audiences.
Manage and streamline meetings, including agenda preparation, pre-read distribution, note-taking, and post-meeting follow-through.
Partner with C-suite leaders and stakeholders to schedule discussions, gather information, and support coordination across teams.
Assist with organizational initiatives, including leadership meetings, team sessions, retrospectives, or culture efforts.
Tackle ambiguous problems by conducting research, creating simple tools/templates, and proposing practical, action-oriented solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.

The duties set forth above are essential job functions for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

What we’re looking for?

Required skills:

Current MBA or leadership/strategy-focused graduate student.
Experience in project coordination, consulting, operations, or similar fields.
Strong PowerPoint, Excel, or equivalent communication/analysis skills.
High emotional intelligence with strong relationship-building skills.
Outgoing, confident communicator with strong presence and the ability to engage with senior leaders.
Hands-on problem solver eager to roll up their sleeves and make progress quickly.
Structured thinker with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized, resourceful, and able to navigate ambiguity.

Why this is the company for you?

Top Benefits & Perks:

A company culture that is authentic, innovative, and collaborative! Our most powerful strength is our people! We build impactful solutions for our customers - their success is our success!
A professional development and growth-oriented workplace
Generous benefits including, health insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match to provide a better future in your retirement years
A flexible environment with a competitive paid time off package; including vacation, holiday, give-back day, and a floating day

Who is Smart Data Solutions?

Smart Data Solutions (SDS) is a technology leader in healthcare process automation and interoperability. As a strategic partner, SDS helps clients digitally transform their operations, delivering tangible value through reduced costs, streamlined workflows, and an improved customer experience. With data, AI, and automation at its core, SDS provides solutions in Digital Mailroom and Data Capture, Clearinghouse, Intelligent Medical Records, Prior Authorization and Claim Operations. Trusted by over 500 clients—including multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, regional health plans, TPAs, providers, and healthcare partners—SDS streamlines complex front, middle, and back-office operations.

Smart Data Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

Key Skills

Strategic PlanningExecutive Material PreparationCross-Functional CoordinationInternal Communication DraftingMeeting ManagementStakeholder EngagementProblem SolvingResearchEmotional IntelligenceRelationship BuildingCommunicationOrganizationResourcefulnessStructured ThinkingPowerPointExcel