About the role#
This internship supports the Legal Operations team in modernizing how legal work is measured and managed. You will turn financial, operational, and contract data into insights to support decision-making and efficient workflows. You will work alongside experts to improve how legal functions operate through data, financial acumen, and technology.
What you'll do#
- Transform legal operations, vendor spend, budget, and contract data into actionable reporting.
- Use Excel, reporting tools, and AI-enabled capabilities to streamline manual analysis and improve data quality.
- Build or enhance dashboards, automated reports, and workflows to monitor legal spend and contract volume.
- Identify opportunities to improve variance tracking and reduce manual data manipulation.
- Strengthen consistency across legal financial and operational reporting.
- Collaborate with partners in Legal Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Technology.
- Develop a working knowledge of departmental systems and data sources to deliver project outcomes.
What you'll need#
- Rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or economics.
- Demonstrated analytical project experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data organization.
- Ability to use AI tools responsibly for analysis and automation.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Collaborative work style and professional judgment.
- Comfort learning new systems.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.
- Experience with data visualization, workflow automation, or contract lifecycle management platforms is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time summer internship running from May 24 through July 30, 2027.
- The role is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
- You will follow a hybrid schedule, working three days per week in the office and two days remotely.
- This position is paid, with an hourly rate between $24.00 and $25.00.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group is a global health company based in Bloomfield, Connecticut. It operates through Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services. The organization maintains sales capabilities in over 30 countries and jurisdictions. It serves more than 190 million customer relationships worldwide.
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