Summer Internship - Research (Health Impact Alliance)

Position Summary: 

THMA's Summer Internship Program offers a meaningful and engaging experience designed to foster professional growth and industry exposure. Over the course of 10 weeks (June 8th – mid-August), interns will participate in hands-on projects, executive engagement, and professional development opportunities that will enhance both participation and engagement.

A key feature of the program is in-office collaboration, where local interns will join their teams in person two days per week to build stronger connections and gain hands-on learning experiences. Interns will also take part in the Boost Program, a structured series of sessions designed to accelerate early career development within THMA. Additionally, the "Vital Voices" executive sessions will provide interns with the opportunity to engage directly with THMA's leadership, gaining valuable insights into career progression and professional journeys.

To support work-life balance, interns will have a flexible work schedule, working up to 29 hours per week with consistent hours set in coordination with their managers. At the conclusion of the program, all interns will complete an End-of-Internship Project, where they will present a PowerPoint to their teams showcasing their learnings and contributions. More details on project expectations will be shared with both interns and managers as the summer cohort approaches.

THMA's Health Impact Alliance Intern will work with the Health Impact Alliance team to conduct qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research that analyzes the organization, financing, and delivery of healthcare through partnerships with the nation’s largest integrated health systems and the industry’s most innovative companies. If you’re looking to join a great company that will give you hands-on research experience, this opportunity could be a great one for you! 

Primary Job Duties: 

• Provide background research (e.g., literature reviews, metric identification) for projects and reports on topics related to health services and health policy;
• Develop and apply knowledge of various healthcare datasets (e.g., Modern Healthcare, American Hospital Association) as it relates to the strategic priorities of large health systems and healthcare companies;
• Assist with advanced data visualization and storytelling methods (e.g., graphs, interactive charts, data segmentations)
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses in Excel and/or with other statistical tools;
• Create and format tables, charts, presentations and other graphics;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director and/or other Senior Research Staff.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Intern candidates are current students pursuing their undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably entering their Senior or final year, respectively
• Experience working on multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment is essential
• An interest in healthcare is a plus
• Ability to work 25-29 hours per week for 10 weeks starting Tuesday, June 8th, 2026
• Must be able to come into the office 2 times a week (Arlington, VA)

Interpersonal Skills & Attributes: 

• Collaborative 
• Customer-focused
• Team approach to working with others
• Process oriented with the ability to drive a project to completion
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Self-directed and resourceful
• Excellent communication
• Excellent organizational skills from planning to execution of tasks and projects