Summer 2027 MBA Internship – Insurance Services

Become a part of our caring community   Humana invites MBA and other advanced-degree students to join its Summer 2027 Internship Program. This immersive experience allows students to contribute to meaningful, enterprise-level work across a range of business functions, engage with executive leaders, and develop the skills and perspective needed for a successful healthcare career after graduation. We are seeking purpose-driven leaders who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, agility, sound judgment, and a high degree of emotional intelligence. Strong candidates embrace complex challenges, navigate ambiguity confidently, and are motivated to shape the future of healthcare.   MBA Insurance Services Internship opportunities are available across several strategic areas, including: Michigan Highly Integrated Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan Quality Team Quality and Cost Strategy Clinical Enablement Team Specialty Insurance Specialty: Distribution Center of Excellence Stars Operations Health Outcomes Survey Across these strategic areas, interns help translate critical quality, specialty growth, distribution, and operational priorities into action through strategic planning, research, business case development, process improvement, portfolio management, performance measurement, and cross-functional coordination. Interns may contribute to initiatives such as Stars and HOS performance improvement, care management and cost-efficiency optimization, NCQA accreditation readiness, specialty innovation and operating model advancement, distribution strategy and market research, and broker and partner engagement support. These roles are designed to strengthen execution discipline, improve visibility into strategic priorities, support governance and readiness efforts, and deliver greater value through quality improvement, operational effectiveness, and enterprise-focused decision support.   Location and work arrangement: This is a 12-week, in-person internship based primarily at Humana’s headquarters in Louisville, KY, with limited opportunities in Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Louisville, KY; and Nashville, TN. Interns should expect to work in the office three to four days per week, depending on leader and team needs. Remote opportunities are not available.   Please note: Candidates who receive a full-time offer after the internship will be required to work in or relocate to one of the locations listed above. Use your skills to make an impact   Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or another advanced professional degree program, such as an MPH, MD, JD, or PhD, with an expected graduation date in spring or summer 2028 Available to work full time, 40 hours per week, throughout the Summer 2027 program from May  24, 2027, through August 13, 2027. Must be willing to work in-person 3-4 days per week for the duration of the internship in either in Chicago, IL; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Louisville, KY; and Nashville, TN Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States either now or in the future Minimum of three years of professional experience completed before beginning graduate school Demonstrated leadership through professional, academic, military, or extracurricular experiences, with a record of guiding teams, advancing cross-functional initiatives, influencing stakeholders, and delivering measurable results in a dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications:   Healthcare and Business Acumen: Demonstrated interest in the evolving healthcare landscape, including payer, provider, pharmacy, primary care, value-based care, consumer experience, or adjacent healthcare services, with the ability to connect industry dynamics to enterprise priorities and growth opportunities. Strategic, Financial, and Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to structure ambiguous problems, evaluate market, financial, operational, clinical, and consumer information, and translate insights into data-informed