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Business Operations Summer 2027 Intern (Undergraduate)

Centene · MO · Remote available · $21.00–$26.00 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

What interests you about finance or business operations in health care?

What they are checking: Whether the student has a real reason for exploring this industry and these teams.

Tell me about a class or project where you used financial data to make a recommendation.

What they are checking: Their ability to connect numbers to a decision rather than just running calculations.

Tell me about a time you worked on a team that wasn't getting along. What did you do?

What they are checking: Their collaboration skills, which the posting highlights for this program.

How do you manage your time when school, work and other commitments overlap?

What they are checking: Their organization and reliability, which matter for a short internship.

What do you know about how a managed care company makes money?

What they are checking: Their curiosity about the business and whether they prepared before the interview.

What would you do

You're given a project with unclear goals and a busy mentor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to clarify scope and keep their mentor informed.

You notice an error in a report you've already sent to your manager. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they own mistakes quickly and honestly, even when correcting them is a little embarrassing.

About the work

How comfortable are you with Excel? Walk me through the most complex thing you've built.

What they are checking: Their practical spreadsheet skills, which interns rely on for finance and reporting work.

What do you think internal audit does, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Their basic understanding of controls and risk in a business setting.

How would you explain a budget variance to someone outside of finance?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate financial ideas simply to a wider audience.

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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 are seeking curious, collaborative, and analytical students who are interested in using financial insights to support business strategy and decision-making. Interns may contribute to projects across Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit, Reporting, Business Operations, and Healthcare Finance. Through hands-on experience and exposure to business leaders, interns will develop technical and professional skills while supporting initiatives that help drive financial performance and operational excellence across the organization. • 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: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period. The salary range is: $21.00 - $26.00 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. Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent. Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university or college, preferably in a field related to the hiring department through the internship period. 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