State Of Vermont Dept Health · 17 hours ago
Education Intern - Health Systems & Program Evaluation
Montpelier
Internship
Onsite
InternThe State of Vermont Dept Health is seeking an Education Intern to support the Education Medicaid Team and Finance Division. The intern will conduct programmatic and systems-level evaluations of school-based health programs funded through Medicaid, collaborating with various internal staff to enhance data collection and reporting structures.
Responsibilities
Conduct a retrospective review of Medicaid reinvestment reports submitted by school districts over multiple years
Perform qualitative analysis to identify common program types, spending categories, and implementation patterns
Assess alignment of reinvestment activities with the statutory purpose and requirements of 16 V.S.A. § 2959a
Support outreach to selected districts through interviews or surveys to gather additional context on program design and implementation
Assist in the development of standardized data collection tools to improve clarity, consistency, and transparency in future reporting
Analyze and synthesize findings to evaluate what services are being provided, who they reach, and potential impacts on student health and well-being
Develop clear, actionable summaries and recommendations to support agency oversight, technical assistance, and policy development
Prepare written materials and presentations for internal stakeholders
Collaborate with Finance, Medicaid, and Operations staff to ensure work aligns with program goals and compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Must be actively pursuing a college degree in public health sciences, health policy, education, finance, statistics, data analytics, information systems, public administration, or another related field
Preferred
Graduate coursework in data analytics, statistics, finance, public health, health policy, health informatics, education systems, or public administration
Experience or coursework involving data analysis, data integration, or systems mapping
Experience cross-walking data across systems, including aligning definitions, fields, or reporting structures
Familiarity with education, special education, or Medicaid data systems
Ability to analyze complex or multi-source datasets and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or dependencies
Experience documenting data flows, business rules, or system processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Interest in health education systems, program evaluation, or population health, including students pursuing or considering CHES or MCHES certification; this role aligns with HESPA III Areas I, IV, VII, and VIII
Ability to analyze data and system structures and identify relationships across datasets
Ability to document processes and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA
Ability to collaborate effectively with team members while managing assigned tasks independently
Company
State Of Vermont Dept Health
State Of Vermont Dept Health is a law enforcement company based out of 108 Cherry St, Burlington, Vermont, United States.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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