About the role#
This 10-week summer internship is part of the Product and Business Development Program at Optum. You will support strategic healthcare partnerships within Optum Insight. You will work alongside client-facing teams to solve business challenges, analyze opportunities, and contribute to projects that impact healthcare organizations. This program includes a cohort-based experience designed to build business acumen, leadership skills, and professional networks.
What you'll do#
- Support business initiatives through project work that contributes to strategic objectives, process improvements, and operational effectiveness.
- Analyze data, research, and business information to identify opportunities, develop insights, and support decision-making.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leaders, and subject matter experts to deliver project outcomes.
- Participate in professional development, networking, and mentorship programming.
- Present project results, recommendations, and key learnings to stakeholders and leadership at the conclusion of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, analytics, or a business-related field.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with public speaking and client-facing work.
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- A learning mindset and proactive adoption of new technologies and methodologies.
- Knowledge of or interest in healthcare systems, operations, or business strategy.
- Internship, leadership, campus organization, volunteer, or project experience.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Walnut Creek, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 1, 2027, to August 6, 2027).
- Modality: On-site, full-time (40 hours per week).
- Compensation: Paid position.
About UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth Group operates as a health care and well-being company based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It manages two primary businesses, Optum and UnitedHealthcare, to provide health benefits and care services. The company employs over 90,000 people and serves 147 million individuals. Its work involves collaboration with governments, employers, and health care providers.
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