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Analytics Summer 2027 Intern (Graduate)

Centene · FL · Remote available · $21.00–$30.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a data science or analytics project from your graduate program. What question were you answering?

What they are checking: Whether they frame analysis around a real question rather than just techniques.

How do you explain a model's results to someone without a technical background?

What they are checking: Their ability to communicate findings in a way business partners can act on.

Tell me about a time your analysis led to a different conclusion than you expected.

What they are checking: Whether they follow the data honestly and communicate surprising results.

What would you do

Your model performs well overall but poorly for one group of members. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize fairness and bias issues and investigate them rather than ignoring them.

You're placed on a team doing something outside your coursework, like BI reporting. How do you get up to speed?

What they are checking: Their adaptability, since interns may land on any of several analytics teams.

About the work

How would you approach predicting which members are likely to be hospitalized in the next six months?

What they are checking: Their ability to frame a healthcare prediction problem, choose features and think about evaluation.

What steps do you take to clean and check a dataset before modeling?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that data quality drives result quality, especially in claims data.

What SQL and Python or R skills do you use most, and how?

What they are checking: Their hands-on technical ability with the tools analytics teams rely on.

Health data is sensitive. How do you think about privacy when working with member data?

What they are checking: Their awareness of protected health information and responsible data handling.

How would you decide whether a simple model or a complex machine learning model is the right choice?

What they are checking: Their judgment about tradeoffs between accuracy, interpretability and practical use.

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The full job description

As published by Centene.

Position Purpose: Learn about various processes and functions within the Managed Care industry and develop professionally by contributing to projects that support the business. We're seeking graduate students who are passionate about using data to solve complex problems and drive business decisions. Interns may work across Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence, AI, Machine Learning, Reporting, and Healthcare Analytics teams. 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 • Communicate project status and results to staff mentors and management • Attend training and development presentations to enhance professional competencies • Performs other duties as assigned • Complies with all policies and standards Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent undergraduate coursework completed. Must be enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited university or college in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period. Preferred Degree Programs: Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Biostatistics, Public Health Analytics, Health Informatics, or related graduate-level programs. The salary range is: $21.00 - $30.00 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. 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