Business Analytics & Process Improvement Graduate Summer Intern

Centene Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Centene Corporation in the United States is seeking a Business Analytics & Process Improvement Intern to support the Vendor IT Governance team by analyzing business processes and providing data-driven insights that improve performance.

You will develop dashboards with Power BI, document processes, identify trends, and collaborate with project managers, stakeholders, and vendor partners on reporting, governance, and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed; must be enrolled in a graduate program.
• Pursuing Master’s in Business Analytics or related field.
• Ability to analyze data and document processes.
• Willingness to learn governance and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational data and trends.
• Develop dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Document business processes and root causes.
• Support continuous improvement projects and governance activities.
• Assist with project management and cross-functional delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent; enrolled in graduate program pursuing Master's in related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position Purpose:

The Business Analytics & Process Improvement Intern will support the Vendor IT Governance team by helping analyze business processes, identify improvement opportunities, and provide data-driven insights that enhance operational performance. This role will work closely with project managers, identity and access management teams, business stakeholders, and vendor partners to support reporting, process optimization, governance activities, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

include collecting and analyzing operational data, developing dashboards and reports, documenting business processes, identifying trends and root causes, supporting continuous improvement projects, and assisting with project management and governance activities. The intern will gain hands-on experience with business analytics, artificial intelligence, process improvement methodologies, executive reporting, Power BI, Microsoft 365 tools, and cross-functional project delivery. Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business.

• Learn various job functions within the Managed Care industry and explore various career opportunities

• Apply academic knowledge and learn new skills by contributing to various projects

• Communicate project status and results to staff mentors and management

• Research various legal, regulatory, and other topics within functional area and industry

• Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

The salary range is:

$21.00 - $30.00 per hour

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate coursework completed. Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university or college in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period. Pursuing Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.

At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives - and the work you do here makes that impact real every day.

You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act