Artificial Intelligence Innovation Development Program (AIIDP) Summer Internship

The job profile for this position is Co-Op/Intern (US Only), which is a Band 1 Professional Career Track Role.

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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 

Locations: This position is based in Raleigh, NC. The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with a minimum of three days per week working onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday, and one additional day of the employee’s choice), and the option to work the remaining days remotely. Employees must be able to meet the onsite schedule.

Program Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week beginning May 24th, 2027. Working days are Monday – Friday.

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

Work Authorization / Visa Sponsorship: 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.

Pre‑Employment Requirements: Selected candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre‑employment tasks approximately 45 days prior to the program start date. Completion of the drug test requires availability within the United States during this timeframe.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Pay Transparency 

The Cigna Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression), age, national origin, ancestry, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

The Cigna Group complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. 

Pay Transparency Notice: In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, the anticipated hourly pay range for this role is $25.00 –$27.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant factors such as skills, education, experience, and location, and may vary from the stated range.

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.

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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Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.