Summer 2027 MBA Internship – Strategy and Operations

Humana Inc; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. invites MBA and other advanced-degree students to join its Summer 2027 Internship Program at Humana’s Louisville, KY headquarters.

The 12‑week, in‑person program offers hands‑on experience across strategy and operations, with exposure to executive leaders and enterprise priorities. Interns support strategic planning, business case development, and cross‑functional coordination, contributing to real, enterprise-level initiatives while developing leadership and communication skills for

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced professional degree program with expected graduation date spring or summer 2028.
• Available to work full time, 40 hours per week, May 24, 2027 through August 13, 2027.
• Must work in-person 3–4 days per week in Louisville, KY; Arlington, VA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Nashville, TN; New York, NY.
• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States 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 cross-functional impact.

Responsibilities

• Translate priorities into action through strategic planning and business case development.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to support portfolio execution and transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to process improvements that deliver enterprise value and governance.
• Engage with executives and stakeholders to present recommendations and learn from feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Executive communication

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

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 Strategy & Operations Internship opportunities are available across several strategic areas, including:

• CenterWell Pharmacy – Business Development
• CenterWell Pharmacy Hub Team
• CenterWell Pharmacy Operations
• Consumer Product Enablement & Solutions
• Corporate Strategy
• Insurance Product Solutions
• Pharmacy Business Integration
• Pharmacy Product Management
• Provider Network Operations – Humana
• Military Sales Strategy Transformation Office
• Value-Based Care Enablement Strategy

Across these strategic areas, interns help translate priorities into action through strategic planning, business case development, cross-functional coordination, process improvement, portfolio execution, and transformation support. Interns may contribute to initiatives that improve efficiency and deliver greater value while supporting enterprise goals, governance, and continuous improvement.

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 Arlington, VA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Nashville, TN; and New York, NY. 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 May24, 2027, through August13, 2027.
• Must be willing to work in-person 3-4 days per week for the duration of the internship in either Louisville, KY; Arlington, VA; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Nashville, TN; and New York, NY.
• 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 recommendations, business cases, and implementation priorities.
• Execution and Learning Agility: Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, create structure, prioritize effectively, adapt quickly, and advance work with accountability and ownership.
• Cross-Functional Influence: Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively and influence stakeholders across clinical, operational, technology, finance, and business teams.
• Executive Communication: Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively to diverse audiences.

Internship Program Overview:

Onboarding and orientation designed to introduce Humana’s culture, mission, strategy, and enterprise priorities and help interns prepare for their assigned business area.

Meaningful project work within an assigned team, where interns may apply analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills to work connected to business goals, customer needs, and organizational priorities.

Exposure to real business challenges through projects that may involve data-informed decision-making, innovation, process improvement, or other areas relevant to the team’s needs.

Opportunities for leader engagement and enterprise connection through selected presentations, networking activities, and program experiences that may broaden business perspective and relationships across the organization.

Development and support from assigned leaders, program partners, peers, and other available resources, with opportunities to receive guidance, feedback, and career-development support during the internship.

Leadership and career-readiness development intended to strengthen future-ready skills and increase awareness of potential career pathways within Humana.

Humana does not provide visa sponsorship or support for OPT, CPT, or J-1 status for this internship.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours 1 Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $37,440 - $96,800 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About Us

About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is a leading U.S. healthcare company. Through our Humana insurance services and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare and Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. Learn more about what we offer atHumana.comand atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.