Summary
About this role
Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
Join Humana as an IT Intern for Summer 2026 and play an integral role in driving innovation and digital transformation within a Fortune 50 healthcare company.Our 12-week internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide spectrum of technology domains, contributing to projects that directly impact the health and well-being of millions. As an IT Intern, you will collaborate with experienced technologists on initiatives that may include project management, agile development, software and cloud engineering, data science and analytics, user experience (UI/UX), machine learning, and cybersecurity. You will have the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to solve real-world challenges, develop new skills, and make a meaningful difference in healthcare technology. At Humana, your ideas and contributions matter—join us to build a healthier future while launching your IT career.
The internship program is hosted in-person at Humana’s Headquarters in Louisville, KY and our Technology hubs in Arlington, VA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; and Fort Lauderdale, FL providing a rich experience of our corporate culture and direct mentorship from industry leaders.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday for 12 weeks from May 18 – August 7, 2026.
Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.
Must be a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2029.
Must be intellectually curious, flexible, as demonstrated through previous jobs, internships, and/or projects.
Must possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Be actively involved in on-campus and/or community activities.
Have a strong academic history, with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.
Possess an interest in working in the healthcare industry.
Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Cyber Security or related quantitative discipline.
Completed introductory to intermediate technical courses, such as CS 101, MIS, Foundations of Computer Science, Fundamentals of CS, Intro courses, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Machine Learning.
Experience with technical tools, frameworks, and methodologies including, but not limited to, C++, Java, HTML, SQL, C#, Python, Agile Framework, Project Management, Scrum Awareness, Data Science, Power BI, Salesforce, JavaScript, CSS, cloud technologies, web/mobile development, API development, and AI application.
What to expect during your 12-week internship program:
Onboarding and Orientation
Working closely with seasoned leaders during your assigned project
Attending executive level presentations and developmental workshops
Strong support circle including direct leaders, program managers, and mentors
Access to training and development opportunities
Participation in intern-led committees including Hackathon, Yearbook, Volunteering, and more
Access to Network Resources Groups (NRGs)
Potential team placements include:
CenterWell and Humana Military: The CenterWell and Humana Military IT organization provides technology to support Humana’s commitment of helping the millions of people we serve achieve their best health. The CenterWell area supports senior-focused primary care, home health, and pharmacy segments, while the Humana Military area supports military communities. Teams work on projects ranging from secure health system integrations to the development of clinical support platforms and tools. Interns may contribute to enhancing care delivery systems, improving data interoperability, and optimizing patient and provider digital experiences.
Digital & Growth: Digital & Growth focuses on leveraging technology to drive member engagement, business expansion, and operational efficiency. The team develops and refines digital tools, mobile applications, and self-service portals that enhance the customer journey. Projects may include building new digital experiences, implementing marketing automation, or using analytics to inform business strategy.
Enterprise AI: The Enterprise Augmented Intelligence (AI) team is responsible for innovating and building reusable, human-centered AI capabilities, tools and services to support and mature Humana’s data science community and its data science projects. This includes focusing on advancing the future of AI with innovations such as Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Conversational AI, driving the AI Center of Excellence (COE) and supporting high-priority business use cases, all with the purpose of helping individuals achieve their best health, enabling simpler care and membership growth for Humana. Interns may work on projects involving model development, data pipeline optimization, and AI-driven insights for clinical and business challenges.
Enterprise Information Protection (EIP): EIP is responsible for safeguarding Humana’s data and technology assets. The team manages cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance through advanced technologies and best practices. Projects could include security monitoring and analytics, threat detection, vulnerability assessments, identity & access management, data protection, and building secure cloud architectures.
Insurance: The Insurance IT segment enables Humana’s core insurance operations by developing and maintaining systems for claims processing, underwriting, policy administration, and member enrollment. Projects often focus on automating workflows, modernizing legacy platforms, AI chatbots and IVR, and enhancing data integrity to support efficient and accurate insurance services.
Tech Strategy: Tech Strategy shapes the vision and roadmap for Humana’s technology landscape, ensuring alignment with business objectives and emerging trends. This team leads enterprise architecture, technology innovation, and strategic planning initiatives. Interns may assist with research on new technologies, participate in developing IT frameworks, and support the execution of enterprise-wide transformation projects.
Humana does not provide visa sponsorship or support for OPT/CPT/J1 for this internship position.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
1Pay 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.
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.
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 orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
Other facts
About Humana
Humana will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [email protected] to validate the request
At Humana, our cultural foundation is aligned to helping members achieve their best health by delivering personalized, simplified, whole-person healthcare experiences. Recognizing healthcare needs continue to evolve for each person, for each family and for each community, Humana continuously creates innovative solutions and resources that help people live their healthiest lives on their terms –when and where they need it. Our employees are at the heart of making this happen and that’s why we are dedicated to building an organization of dynamic talent whose experience and passion center on putting the customer first.
What you'll do
- As an IT Intern, you will collaborate with experienced technologists on various initiatives that impact healthcare technology. You will work on projects involving project management, software engineering, data science, and more.
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