Humana

MBA Intern – Illinois Medicaid (Part-time, Fall 2025)

San Antonio, Texas, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Healthcare, MedicaidIndustries

Job Summary

Employment Type: Part time

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. The MBA Intern – Illinois Medicaid (Part-time, Fall 2025) will contribute as a team member while completing a full-time MBA program. The paid internship may also be eligible for course credit, a capstone, or equivalent depending on the MBA institution’s policies.

The MBA intern role will work with cross-functional stakeholders within the Illinois market as we prepare for the launch of Fully Integrated D-SNP (FIDE) plan in 2026. This individual will focus on driving scalable, innovative initiatives with local market operations, clinical, and finance leaders that improve members health outcomes.

Use your skills to make an impact.

Required Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a full-time Master of Business (MBA) degree program with a graduation between Spring 2026 – Spring 2027
  • Must be available to work part-time, 10-20 hours per week, September 15 – December 19, 2025, from our Chicago, IL office and/or remotely
  • Must not require sponsorship to work in the U.S. now or in the future
  • Minimum of three years of work experience prior to beginning graduate school
  • Demonstrated leadership experience through professional, academic, military, or extracurricular roles
  • Ability to lead teams, drive cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and deliver measurable results in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have a strong academic history, with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA being desired
  • Experience in consulting and healthcare industry, preferably in Medicare and/or Medicaid
  • Professional experience in finance, clinical quality, innovation, social determinants of health, project management, operations, and analytics
  • Strong consultative, quantitative, and analytical skillset; process and results-oriented
  • Digital-savvy, strategic thinker with a passion for improving the patient and customer experience
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact well with all levels of management
  • Able to operate with agility and leverage emerging opportunities
  • Creative thinker with ability to drive ideas into action and who challenges the status quo
  • Passionate about contributing to an organization focused on continuously improving consumer experiences and health outcomes
  • Be actively involved on-campus and/or in the community

Travel

While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required.

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.

Application Deadline

08-07-2025

About Us

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and 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, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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 orientati

Skills

MBA
Project Management
Operations
Analytics
Finance
Clinical Quality
Innovation
Social Determinants of Health
Consulting
Healthcare
Medicare
Medicaid
Leadership
Cross-functional Initiatives
Stakeholder Influence
Quantitative Skills
Analytical Skills
Process Improvement
Results-Oriented
Strategic Thinking
Patient Experience
Customer Experience
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills

Humana

Health insurance provider for seniors and military

About Humana

Humana provides health and well-being services, focusing on Medicare Advantage plans for seniors, military personnel, and communities. Their plans include HMO, PPO, and PFFS options, designed to improve health outcomes through comprehensive and flexible coverage. Humana's revenue comes from government contracts and member premiums, and they aim to maintain high renewal rates by offering quality service and competitive benefits. The company stands out by fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging among its employees, while also ensuring accessibility for all members, including offering free language interpreter services. Humana's goal is to deliver value to its members through an extensive provider network and innovative health solutions.

Louisville, KentuckyHeadquarters
1961Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Social Impact, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Potential over-reliance on AI could disrupt operations if systems fail or are compromised.
Rising medical costs and tightening Medicare reimbursements may strain financial performance.
Leadership change with new CEO Jim Rechtin could lead to strategic disruptions.

Differentiation

Humana is a leader in Medicare Advantage plans, focusing on seniors and military personnel.
The company emphasizes inclusivity, offering free language interpreter services for accessibility.
Humana leverages AI and cloud technologies through a partnership with Google Cloud.

Upsides

Humana's investment in Healthpilot enhances digital enrollment for Medicare options.
The company is the first insurer to cover TMS therapy for adolescent depression.
Humana's focus on value-based care aims to improve outcomes for kidney disease patients.

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