Data and AI Governance Analyst Intern - Summer 2026

Role Snapshot
Our Internship Program with WPS Health Solutions is comprised of two key components. The first component involves gaining practical experience to supplement academic coursework and prepare for future career pursuits. This will be comprised of a hands-on role within a functional area related to a relevant field of study. Each internship incorporates responsibilities and tasks which support the business objectives and client service offerings, while providing ongoing collaboration with experienced departmental colleagues and exposure to "real world" business demands. The second element centers on exposure to corporate culture and professional development:
Interns will participate in discussions focused on building soft-skills and business acumen. This intern will focus on ensuring data is accurate, secure, and responsibly managed. They may assist with data quality checks, metadata and cataloging, and documentation that promotes transparency and auditability. They will also gain exposure to how governance practices extend to AI, including ethical use, compliance, and risk awareness. This experience builds practical skills in strengthening data foundations while supporting the responsible adoption of AI.

Start Date: June 2025
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour
Hybrid Work Location:
This position will be hybrid, having the regional availability to come into our Office 3 days a week cadence. Our office location: WPS Corporate Center Building - 1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI.

What you will do as a Data & AI Governance Analyst Intern:

• Support data quality, metadata, and cataloging efforts by running validation checks, tagging datasets, updating lineage information, and assisting with the configuration and upkeep of governance platforms.
• Contribute to governance and risk management activities by identifying data or AI-related risks, drafting mitigation notes, maintaining dashboards, and supporting the tools and systems that track compliance and risk.
• Advance responsible AI and governance practices by researching ethical frameworks and compliance requirements, and by developing documentation, checklists, training materials, and platform-based resources that promote transparency, accountability, and audit-readiness.

How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:

• Are passionate about data management, accuracy, and security, and want to help ensure that data is handled responsibly and transparently.
• Are interested in the ethical use of AI and want to understand how governance practices are applied to both data and AI technologies.
• Enjoy working with data quality checks, metadata, and documentation to promote clarity, accountability, and compliance.

What will I gain from this role?

• Gain practical experience in ensuring data accuracy, security, and transparency through tasks like data quality checks, metadata management, and documentation.
• Strengthen your ability to assess and maintain data quality, improve data cataloging practices, and ensure compliance with data governance standards.
• Learn how governance practices are applied to AI technologies, including ethical considerations, compliance requirements, and risk management in AI adoption.

Minimum Qualifications

• US. Citizenship is required for this position due to Department of Defense restrictions.
• Be currently pursuing a degree in higher education or recent graduate.

• Have experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Science or related field.

Remote Work Requirements

• High speed cable or fiber internet
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net)
• Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information

Benefits

• Hybrid work available
• Holiday pay and On-demand PTO

Who We Are

WPS, a health solutions company, is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS has been making healthcare easier for the people we serve for nearly 80 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Culture Drives Our Success

WPS' culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce-both current and future-to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.

We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition.

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