Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP) Summer Internship

Cigna Healthcare; Bloomfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Leadership exposure

Hands-on projects

Job summary

The Cigna Group is recruiting Summer 2027 ALDP Interns to join a fast‑moving analytics team in Bloomfield, CT. You will work on real business problems, building models, performing analyses, and communicating insights to diverse stakeholders.

The program emphasizes hands‑on learning, mentorship, and leadership development, preparing interns for full‑time analytics roles after graduation. Hybrid work arrangement with collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, or related field.
• Hands-on analytics experience from internships, co-ops, research assistantships, or projects.
• Experience with Python or R.
• Experience building or interpreting analytical models (e.g., regression, trees, basic ML).
• Knowledge of hypothesis testing, experimental design, or A/B testing.
• Experience with SQL and relational data.
• Foundational ML concepts: supervised vs. unsupervised, feature engineering.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Interest in leadership development.
• Ability to work in a team and 40 hours/week for 12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Work on real business problems within an analytics team.
• Develop predictive models and apply ML techniques.
• Analyze drivers of medical cost trends and suggest data‑driven actions.
• Measure impact of business initiatives using experiments or quasi‑experiments.
• Communicate insights clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Statistical modeling

Data visualization

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Education

Master's degree in Data Science / Analytics / Statistics

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Jupyter

Job description

Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP) – Summer 2027 Intern

The Cigna Group, together with its wholly owned subsidiary Evernorth, is seeking highly motivated graduate students to join the Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP) as Summer 2027 Interns.

This internship is designed for candidates with a strong foundation in analytics and data science, meaningful hands‑on experience, and an interest in developing as future analytics leaders. The ALDP offers an immersive learning experience that combines real-world analytical work with business strategy, professional development, and leadership exposure, preparing interns for full‑time analytics roles following graduation.

At Evernorth, data and analytics play a critical role in improving health outcomes, advancing equity, and driving affordability across the healthcare system. ALDP interns contribute to impactful work that supports smarter, data‑driven healthcare solutions while building both technical and leadership capabilities.

Internship Experience

As an ALDP Intern, you will be embedded within an analytics team and work on real business problems that strengthen your analytical thinking, technical skills, and ability to communicate insights. Interns are supported by experienced leaders, mentors, and peers throughout the program.

Example project areas may include:

• Developing predictive models to identify customers who may benefit from targeted clinical or support programs
• Applying machine learning techniques to segment populations and enable personalized engagement strategies
• Analyzing drivers of medical cost trends and recommending data‑driven mitigation strategies
• Measuring the impact of business initiatives using experimental or quasi‑experimental methods
• Modeling the financial impact of changes to provider contracts or healthcare delivery models

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, or a closely related discipline
• Prior hands‑on experience gained through internships, co‑ops, research assistantships, paid employment, or applied academic projects involving analytics, data science, statistics, or quantitative modeling (experience may include coursework, capstone projects, research labs, consulting or contract work, or part‑time roles)
• Experience applying analytical methods, including:
• Programming in Python or R
• Building, evaluating, or interpreting analytical or statistical models (e.g., linear or logistic regression, decision trees, or introductory machine learning models)
• Applying statistical concepts such as hypothesis testing, experimental design, or A/B testing
• Experience working with relational data and writing SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and analyze data
• Foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, including supervised vs. unsupervised learning, feature engineering, and model evaluation
• Strong problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and develop data‑driven approaches
• Demonstrated interest in leadership development, shown through academic, professional, teaching assistant, research, or extracurricular experiences
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical insights to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team‑based environment, incorporating feedback and diverse perspectives
• Availability to work 40 hours per week for the full 12‑week internship program

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to machine learning tools or frameworks through graduate‑level coursework, projects, or internships (e.g., scikit‑learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or large language models)
• Exposure to more advanced evaluation, experimental, or causal analysis methods gained through coursework or academic projects (e.g., matched case‑control analysis or introductory causal inference)
• Experience working with large or complex datasets in an academic, research, or project setting, including data cleaning, preparation, or basic feature engineering
• Familiarity with tools or libraries used to visualize and communicate analytical insights (e.g., Python visualization libraries, Tableau, or Power BI)
• Interest in or prior exposure to applying analytics in healthcare, insurance, or other regulated industries through coursework, projects, or internships

Additional Information

Location:

Bloomfield, CT (900 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield, CT 06002)

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid. Interns are expected to work in the Bloomfield office at least three days per week, including the team’s designated anchor day, to support collaboration, mentorship, professional development, and hands‑on learning. Additional in‑office participation may be required based on business needs, team activities, or program events.

Compensation:

The anticipated hourly pay range for this role is $33.00 - $40.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and location.

Work Authorization / Visa Sponsorship:

One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore, this position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who do not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship including, but not limited to, H-1B, CPT/OPT/STEM.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Pay Transparency

The Cigna Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Cigna Group complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.

Pay Transparency Notice: In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated hourly pay range for this role is $XX–$XX per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, education, experience, and location, and may vary from the stated range.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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