Summer Internship - Enterprise Strategy

Aledade • Bethesda, MD

20h

About The Position

Aledade is recruiting for 2026 Summer Interns! Interns receive guidance from senior leaders and take part in substantive, hands-on projects that foster an understanding of overall operations at Aledade and the function of our complex healthcare system in general. This internship will begin on June 1st, 2026, and last for 10 weeks until August 7th, 2026. The Enterprise Strategy intern will collaborate with the Enterprise Strategy team and ~2 Enterprise Anchor practice field teams to address performance challenges and opportunities. Key responsibilities will include: - Assessing current practice performance challenges through research and data analysis. - Co-developing strategies to enhance performance, operational effectiveness, and practice satisfaction with Aledade as a partner. This will depend on the evolving needs of the practices but will likely include work related to: Core 4 workflow innovation, strategies to engage stakeholders throughout the organizations in VBC work (incentives, training), or practice stickiness / churn reduction. - Creating actionable implementation plans, including defined metrics for tracking impact." In addition to taking ownership over substantial projects, an Aledade Intern will also: Attend meetings with a cohort of other Interns where you will hear from leaders across the company, participate in professional development programming, and touch base with other Interns. Gain exposure to senior executives and industry leaders. Develop expertise in areas including healthcare policy, programming languages, business operations, Medicare, and commercial payer contracts and clinical workflows. Have the opportunity to attend relevant events and trainings in the healthcare field. The ideal candidate will have prior internship experience, a strong record of academic success and will be: Passionate about healthcare and interested in making a positive impact in the field. A self-starter who is able to take initiative and ownership of projects. A collaborative team player. Detail oriented and self-motivated to produce work that meets high standards. Who We Are: Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place. What Does This Mean for You? At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission. At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at https://www.aledade.com/privacy-policy-applicants We may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help organize and evaluate application materials. These tools support our recruiters and hiring managers by helping manage large applicant pools. Human judgment plays an essential role in our hiring process, including in the oversight and use of any automated tools. If you would like more information about our screening and hiring process, please contact us.

Requirements

• Prior internship experience
• A strong record of academic success
• Passionate about healthcare and interested in making a positive impact in the field.
• A self-starter who is able to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• A collaborative team player.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated to produce work that meets high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assessing current practice performance challenges through research and data analysis.
• Co-developing strategies to enhance performance, operational effectiveness, and practice satisfaction with Aledade as a partner. This will depend on the evolving needs of the practices but will likely include work related to: Core 4 workflow innovation, strategies to engage stakeholders throughout the organizations in VBC work (incentives, training), or practice stickiness / churn reduction.
• Creating actionable implementation plans, including defined metrics for tracking impact.
• Attend meetings with a cohort of other Interns where you will hear from leaders across the company, participate in professional development programming, and touch base with other Interns.
• Gain exposure to senior executives and industry leaders.
• Develop expertise in areas including healthcare policy, programming languages, business operations, Medicare, and commercial payer contracts and clinical workflows.
• Have the opportunity to attend relevant events and trainings in the healthcare field.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed