Summer 2026 Regulatory & Legislative Affairs Undergraduate Intern

Internship Opportunity at Highmark Inc.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. independently. At this time, we do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Summary of Job Responsibilities

This job has the goal of providing the opportunity to acquire practical experience through direct exposure to the related business line(s) and to develop the next generation of diverse business professionals. To that end, the program will provide hands-on training and experience in the business line, expose the various career opportunities in the business line and related areas, and prepare participants for positions in the business. Typical responsibilities include, providing services to the day-to-day operating objectives of the assigned area, participating in projects and programs appropriate to the needs of the assigned area, participating in the planning and implementation of projects and initiatives, conducting research and reporting including recommendations or proposals for action.

The intern will provide assistance to the Regulatory and Legislative Affairs Department by providing support with the following job functions :

• Track, monitor, research, analyze, review for impacts and communicate emerging laws and regulations;
• Prepare and draft legislative and regulatory summaries to assist with business area compliance of state and federal laws and regulations;
• Monitor and support business area completion of compliance actions.
• Review proposed legislation, regulation and guidance for assigned areas of responsibilities; advise business areas and key partners on potential impacts of proposed legislation and regulation; provide interpretative guidance to business areas and key partners as they develop their operational practices; work collaboratively with key business stakeholders and peers on key business issues, projects, and / or matters of interest to the Company.
• Attend industry trade group meetings and deliver company-approved positions in response to proposed legislation and regulation to influence emerging law and improve the regulatory environments.
• Perform factual and legal research and analysis to support company compliance with laws and regulations, to respond to inquiries and to maintain on-going information sources on key topics;
• Provide project support and advise other business areas and partners on new and existing laws and their operational impacts.
• Research and analyze complex legislative and regulatory matters.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Degree Focus :

Essential Job Functions

1. Communicate effectively while interacting directly with colleagues, clientele, and / or other internal or external constituencies in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.

2. Under supervision, provide entry-level professional services as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the area. Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from senior personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

3. Undertake and / or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.

4. Participate in the planning and implementation of unit projects and initiatives within area of expertise and ability.

5. As specifically requested by management, conduct research and reporting inclusive of recommendations or alternative proposals for action.

6. Undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.

7. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

This position adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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