Intern – Regulatory/Accreditation Strategist

Government Employees Health Association, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Intern – Regulatory/Accreditation Strategist role supports G.E.H.A’s mission to empower federal workers to be healthy and well by assisting in the management of regulatory and accreditation compliance for its health plan, ensuring adherence to standards that directly impact the quality and accessibility of care for over two million federal employees, retirees, and their families.
• This internship provides a critical pipeline for talent development in healthcare compliance, offering hands-on experience in accreditation processes, policy analysis, and cross-functional collaboration—key competencies for future careers in healthcare administration, public health, or regulatory affairs.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional partners to refine workflows and develop efficient tracking systems that enhance accreditation processes, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards and internal quality benchmarks.
• The intern will assist in preparing health plan accreditation documents, including gathering evidence, organizing submissions, and supporting documentation required by accrediting bodies such as NCQA or URAC.
• They will conduct gap analyses to identify areas of non-compliance or improvement opportunities, synthesizing data from multiple sources to prioritize corrective actions and readiness initiatives.
• The role involves creating detailed reports and presentations that communicate progress, findings, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders, translating complex compliance data into clear, actionable insights for decision-making.
• Working alongside project management professionals, the intern will help meet project timelines by tracking milestones, coordinating tasks, and supporting the execution of accreditation-related initiatives.
• They will help plan and facilitate training sessions and working sessions to educate teams on accreditation standards, ensuring organizational readiness and consistent application of compliance protocols.
• The intern will contribute to special projects such as Standards Alignment and Crosswalk Analysis, mapping internal processes against external accreditation criteria to identify alignment gaps and opportunities for standardization.
• They will support Program Accreditation Gap and Readiness Evaluations, assessing current state compliance against target standards and helping develop remediation plans to achieve or maintain accreditation status.
• About the team or company: G.E.H.A is a nonprofit member association headquartered in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, serving over two million federal employees, retirees, military personnel, and their families with medical and dental benefits through one of the largest provider networks in the U.S.
• The organization is committed to diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence, fostering a nimble, efficient culture that prioritizes personalized member experiences and equitable workplace practices.
• What the person can learn or achieve: Through this internship, the individual will gain deep exposure to healthcare compliance frameworks, accreditation standards (e.g., NCQA, URAC), and quality improvement methodologies highly valued in regulated healthcare environments.
• They will develop practical skills in project management, data analysis, process improvement, and stakeholder communication—competencies transferable to roles in healthcare operations, regulatory affairs, public health policy, or consulting.
• The intern will build professional relationships with compliance, quality, and operations professionals, gaining mentorship and insight into career pathways within a mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organization.

🎯 Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program with a focus on healthcare administration, public health, business, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data analysis, document preparation, and presentation development.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with demonstrated initiative both independently and within collaborative settings.
• Strong analytical skills and interest in healthcare quality, compliance, and accreditation processes.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

🏖️ Benefits

• Hands-on experience in healthcare regulatory compliance and accreditation processes within a mission-driven nonprofit serving over two million federal beneficiaries.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in compliance, quality improvement, and project management roles.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects such as standards alignment, gap analysis, and accreditation readiness evaluations that directly impact organizational accreditation status.
• Development of transferable skills in data analysis, report writing, presentation delivery, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Exposure to healthcare operations and policy in a hybrid-ready organization that values work-life balance and inclusive workplace practices.
• Prorated internship compensation aligned with the full-time hiring range of $43,160–$54,600 USD, with a path to a maximum of $60,840 USD based on performance and growth.
• Equal Opportunity Employer commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a respectful and supportive work environment for all interns.

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Remote

$43k-54k

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About Government Employees Health Association, Inc.

Government Employees Health Association, Inc. is a not-for-profit provider of medical and dental insurance for federal civilian employees, retirees, and their dependents under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Established in 1937 and headquartered in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, GEHA offers nationwide PPO and high-deductible health plans, ancillary vision, and pharmacy benefits, processing claims and providing wellness tools through an in-house service center. Coverage is available during open season to active federal workers, annuitants, and eligible family members, with premiums negotiated annually by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

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