Position Purpose:

Gain hands-on experience within the MPS Program Management Office by supporting real project and portfolio initiatives while learning project management fundamentals. This role provides a structured summer learning experience where interns contribute to meaningful work, develop professional skills, and bring a fresh perspective on collaboration, technology, communication, and problem-solving. No prior project management experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project and portfolio activities through research, meeting coordination, note-taking, action item tracking, and status updates.
• Gather, organize, and analyze information from stakeholders and approved sources to support project goals and identify improvement opportunities.
• Create draft presentations, communications, process documentation, and project materials using team templates.
• Maintain project trackers, documentation, and shared team resources.
• Participate in project meetings, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate progress or challenges.
• Complete a summer project or process improvement recommendation and present outcomes, key learnings, and recommendations at the end of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business, Operations, Healthcare, Public Health, Analytics, Information Systems, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on details, and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Interest in project management, operations, business transformation, healthcare, process improvement, or organizational effectiveness.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Helpful, But Not Required

• Exposure to project management tools such as Smartsheet, Planview, or similar platforms.
• Experience from coursework, student organizations, internships, employment, volunteer work, athletics, or community involvement that demonstrates leadership, collaboration, analysis, or process improvement.

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.

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 pay range is: $18.00 - $26.00 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: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period.

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.