Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP) Summer Internship 2026

The Cigna Group together with its wholly owned subsidiaryEvernorth is seeking talented students to join theAnalytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP)as summer interns.

This internship is ideal for students who have a strong foundation in advanced analytics and data science a passion for leadership and a drive to tackle healthcares most complex challenges through data. The ALDP is designed to cultivate future leaders in analytics and data science by combining cutting-edge technical trainingincluding artificial intelligence and machine learningwith business acumen strategic thinking and leadership development.

At Evernorth we believe data and analytics are key to transforming healthcare. Thats why were investing in the next generation of innovators who will lead the way in creating smarter more equitable and more efficient healthcare solutions.

The ALDP internship offers:

Real work: Over the course of your internship youll be assigned real business problems that challenge your analytical and technical skills while helping you build industry knowledge. Your work will also allow you to make direct contributions to our mission and company goals.

Example projects:

• Build a predictive model to identify high-need customers for our clinical programs
• Use machine learning techniques to create population clusters that allow us to communicate with customers in personalized ways
• Analyze drivers of medical spend using statistical techniques and recommend actions we could take to mitigate cost increases
• Measure the impact of a business initiative on customers and clients via a matched case-control study
• Model the cost impact of changes in provider contracts on medical spend

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Masters degree in a quantitative field such as data science statistics business analytics mathematics or related major.
• Demonstrated experience applying analytical methods including:
• Writing code in languages such as Python R or SAS
• Developing models using techniques such as regression decision trees or machine learning algorithms (e.g. random forests gradient boosting neural networks)
• Evaluating outcomes using statistical techniques (e.g. matched case-control studies A/B testing causal inference)
• Familiarity with AI concepts and tools (e.g. natural language processing deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch large language models)
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with relational databases and writing SQL queries
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Motivation to apply quantitative reasoning to real-world business and healthcare challenges Interest in leadership and collaboration demonstrated through academic professional or extracurricular experiences
• GPA of 3.2 or higher strongly preferred

Additional Information:

• Location: The role is located at our Morris Plains NJ office located at: 115 Tabor Rd Morris Plains NJ 07950
• Housing: Summer housing is available for interns who live more than 50 miles from the Morris Plain NJ office.
• Work Authorization: One goal of this internship program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for roles with Cigna post-graduation. Therefore this temporary internship is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B CPT/OPT/STEM etc. now or in the future.
• Schedule: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for 12 weeks beginning May 18 2026. Working hours are Monday Friday core business hours are 8:00AM 5:00 PM Eastern.
• Market Range: For this position we anticipate offering an hourly rate of $33-40/hr.

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