Ai Innovation Development Program (AIIDP) Summer internship

At The Cigna Group, data, analytics, and artificial intelligence help drive decisions that improve health outcomes, make care more affordable, and create a healthcare system that works better for everyone. The AI Innovation Development Program (AIIDP) Summer Internship provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to explore how AI-powered solutions are developed, tested, and applied in real healthcare and business environments. This internship is designed for students who are curious about emerging technologies, enjoy solving problems, and want hands-on experience turning ideas into meaningful business solutions.

The Internship Experience

As an intern within the AI Innovation Office, you will gain exposure to a fast-moving, collaborative environment where teams design, test, and evaluate AI-powered solutions. You will work alongside experienced professionals while learning how ideas move from concept to prototype and ultimately create value for customers, clients, and patients.

Throughout the internship, you will

• Work alongside team members to support the development of AI-powered solutions.
• Learn how ideas progress from concept to prototype through hands-on experience.
• Contribute to defined portions of projects, including data exploration, testing, documentation, and solution refinement.
• Gain exposure to both technical and business aspects of AI product development.
• Learn how organizations evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and measure the impact of AI-powered solutions.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced leaders and professionals.
• Develop foundational skills that support future careers in AI, analytics, technology, and innovation.

This internship is designed to help students build practical skills, explore career interests, and understand how AI is applied in a real-world business environment.

What You Will Do

• Assist with building and testing simple AI-powered or data-driven solutions.
• Help analyze data, identify patterns, and surface potential opportunities or insights.
• Support teams in exploring ideas, testing concepts, and improving existing tools or solution components.
• Collaborate with team members to understand project objectives and contribute to assigned deliverables.
• Learn how AI tools, coding techniques, and structured problem-solving approaches support innovation and experimentation.
• Participate in team discussions, brainstorming sessions, demonstrations, and project updates.
• Document learnings, summarize findings, and communicate progress effectively.
• Gain exposure to responsible AI practices, including considerations related to ethics, governance, privacy, and business value.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in a quantitative, analytical, or technical field such as Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Exposure to programming, data analysis, or technical problem-solving through coursework, academic projects, extracurricular activities, research, or personal learning.
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in artificial intelligence, analytics, technology, and innovation.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and willingness to learn.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, or similar programming and analytics tools.
• Experience using generative AI tools through coursework, personal projects, hackathons, research, or extracurricular activities.
• Demonstrated initiative through projects, leadership experiences, competitions, or other activities focused on building solutions and driving impact.

Additional Information

Location: Raleigh, NC

Work Arrangement: Hybrid. Interns are expected to work in the Raleigh office a minimum of three days per week, including the team's designated anchor day. This in-person experience is an important part of the program and provides opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, professional development, networking, and hands-on learning with teams across the AI Innovation Office. Additional in-office participation may be required for program events, team activities, or business needs.

Internship Start Date: May 24, 2027

Schedule: Full-time Summer Internship (40 hours per week)

Work Authorization: One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore, this position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who do not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship including, but not limited to, H-1B, CPT/OPT/STEM.

Compensation: The anticipated hourly pay range for this role is $25.00 - $27.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as education, skills, experience, and geographic location.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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