Public Policy Intern

Anticipated End Date:

2026-12-31

Position Title:

Public Policy Intern - Summer 2027

Job Description:

Public Policy Intern – Summer 2027

Location: District of Columbia (Washington, DC)

This role requires associates to work from the posted locations full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in-person interaction, communication, and immediate support. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law. 

The Public Policy Intern will support Elevance Health’s public policy team by analyzing federal and state policy developments affecting healthcare and preparing policy summaries and other written materials.  Working with team members, the intern will contribute to the development of public policy positions and strategic initiatives.

The Public Policy Internship program is a 12-week, full-time program running from May 17th, 2027 – August 6th, 2027. This internship is offered in partnership with Indiana University’s Capital Campus program, with recruitment focused on Indiana University students.

How you will make an impact: 

• Track federal and state legislation, regulations, and other developments affecting healthcare
• Review policy proposals to identify key provisions, proposed changes to existing policy, and potential implications for the organization and people it serves
• Draft issue briefs, policy summaries, and presentations to support internal discussions and policy development
• Attend policy briefings and create detailed summaries to document key insights
• Assist team members in developing and refining public policy positions, recommendations, and responses to policy proposals

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS or an MA/MS degree program in public policy, health policy, public health, political science, health administration, business, or related major. Candidates pursuing other majors who have demonstrated interest in or experience with public policy will also be considered.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:  

• Interest in public policy and the healthcare industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in developing presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving, strategic-thinking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, including AI tools such as Copilot.
• Candidates graduating in Dec 2027 or May 2028 with a 3.2 GPA or higher are preferred. Other candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will also be considered.

If this job is assigned to any Government Business Division entity, the applicant and incumbent fall under a 'sensitive position' work designation and may be subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions.  Requirements include but are not limited to more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions.  Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed. 

For candidates working in person or virtually in the below locations, the salary* range for this specific position is $19.78 to $28.26

Location(s): District of Columbia (Washington, DC)

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company.  The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.   

  * The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

ADM > Intern

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words — the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.