Healthcare Strategy & Consulting Corporate Internship – Summer 2027 (Undergraduate) at CVS Health in Hartford, CT

Job description

You’ve invested a lot of time and energy in your education. Now you want the chance to make your mark. We offer challenging opportunities for you to learn and grow professionally. In our programs, you’ll be immersed in a culture of continuous improvement, with the goal of changing health care for the better. Position Summary: The Healthcare Strategy & Consulting Internship is an 11-week, full-time opportunity beginning May 24, 2027, and concluding August 4, 2027. This hybrid position requires three days per week—generally Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday—in the Hartford, CT office. The remaining two days may be worked remotely. CVS Health’s hybrid work model allows office-based colleagues to work from the office or remotely based on business needs. Relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates. This summer internship is designed for someone interested in building a long-term career supporting large-employer healthcare clients. Interns will gain hands-on experience in sales, account management, finance, client reporting, and service coordination while learning from experienced leaders and cross-functional partners. As a CVS Health Corporate Intern, you will participate in: Meaningful work that supports client relationships, business performance, and growth Structured learning and professional development opportunities Mentoring, networking, and exposure to experienced business leaders The hourly rate is $26 for a 40-hour workweek. Interns will not work on July 4 (company holiday) and will receive two days of paid leave. Corporate interns may also be considered for future opportunities with CVS Health. Sponsorship: CVS Health is unable to provide employment sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship, including authorization through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT). About this Business Area: Aetna National Accounts supports large employers with complex healthcare benefit needs. The team partners across sales, account management, finance, underwriting, operations, clinical, product, and service functions to understand client priorities, inform business decisions, strengthen relationships, and support growth. This role provides broad exposure to the large-employer market and builds foundational skills in sales, account management, financial analysis, client reporting, and cross-functional coordination. Using data, market insights, industry trends, research, and consulting expertise, the team identifies opportunities, addresses business challenges, and develops recommendations to improve performance and support long-term success. You Will Gain Valuable Work Experience and Participate In: Learning about client needs, Aetna products and services, healthcare market trends, and the sales and account management process Assisting with client and prospect research, sales opportunity tracking, pipeline updates, proposals, requests for proposals (RFPs), and client presentations Analyzing business data and performance trends to support consulting and strategic planning initiatives Conducting research on healthcare industry trends, market developments, and competitive insights Coordinating with internal partners to gather information and address routine business challenges Supporting projects focused on process improvement, business performance, and operational effectiveness Preparing client reports, dashboards, business reviews, and executive-ready summaries using financial, operational, and client data Participating in client and internal meetings, documenting decisions and action items, and completing assigned follow-up activities Required Qualifications : Must meet the educational requirements listed in the Education section Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership through student or community organizations, athletics, school projects, or work-related initiatives Internship, work, or project expe