About the role#
As a Strategic IT Portfolio Management Intern, you will join the team responsible for technology prioritization at Centene. This role offers an opportunity to learn about the Managed Care industry while applying your academic background to real business projects. You will gain professional experience through mentorship, training presentations, and direct contributions to the IT portfolio management function.
What you'll do#
- Conduct stakeholder discovery and current-state analysis to identify opportunities for AI-enabled product delivery.
- Evaluate existing workflows and create domain-aware agent concepts.
- Develop documentation, evaluation rubrics, and roadmap recommendations to improve requirements validation and intake quality.
- Research legal and regulatory topics relevant to the industry.
- Apply your academic knowledge to support department projects.
- Attend professional development sessions and training.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college.
- Preferred fields of study include Business Administration, Finance, or business analytics.
- Strong relationship management skills for working with internal stakeholders.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous work or internship experience is a plus.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, remote internship for Summer 2027.
- The position is based in Missouri.
About Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation is a healthcare enterprise based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1984, the company provides government-sponsored and commercial healthcare programs. It serves individuals through Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The organization operates with over 36,000 employees.
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