Humana Government Business (HGB) IT Internship - Summer 2026

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first
 

Join Humana as an IT Intern for Summer 2026 and play an integral role in driving innovation and digital transformation within a Fortune 50 healthcare company.  

Our 12-week internship program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide spectrum of technology domains, contributing to projects that directly impact the health and well-being of millions. As an IT Intern, you will collaborate with experienced technologists on initiatives that may include project management, agile development, software and cloud engineering, data science and analytics, user experience (UI/UX), machine learning, and cybersecurity. You will have the opportunity to leverage cutting-edge tools and methodologies to solve real-world challenges, develop new skills, and make a meaningful difference in healthcare technology. At Humana, your ideas and contributions matter—join us to build a healthier future while launching your IT career.  

The internship program is hosted in-person at Humana’s Headquarters in Louisville, KY providing a rich experience of our corporate culture and direct mentorship from industry leaders.  

Use your skills to make an impact
 

Required Qualifications

• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday for 12 weeks from May 18 – August 7, 2026.

• Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States now or in the future.

• Must be a current full-time undergraduate or graduate student with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and Summer 2029.

• Must be intellectually curious, flexible, as demonstrated through previous jobs, internships, and/or projects.

• Must possess strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Be actively involved in on-campus and/or community activities.

• Have a strong academic history, with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA.

• Possess an interest in working in the healthcare industry.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Data Science, Cyber Security or related quantitative discipline.

• Completed introductory to intermediate technical courses, such as CS 101, MIS, Foundations of Computer Science, Fundamentals of CS, Intro courses, Data Structures, Algorithms, and Machine Learning.

• Experience with technical tools, frameworks, and methodologies including, but not limited to, C++, Java, HTML, SQL, C#, Python, Agile Framework, Project Management, Scrum Awareness, Data Science, Power BI, Salesforce, JavaScript, CSS, cloud technologies, web/mobile development, API development, and AI application.

What to expect during your 12-week internship program:

• Onboarding and Orientation

• Working closely with seasoned leaders during your assigned project

• Attending executive level presentations and developmental workshops

• Strong support circle including direct leaders, program managers, and mentors

• Access to training and development opportunities

• Participation in intern-led committees including Hackathon, Yearbook, Volunteering, and more

• Access to Network Resources Groups (NRGs)

Humana does not provide visa sponsorship or support for OPT/CPT/J1 for this internship position. 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

 

$37,440 - $96,800 per year

 

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.

About Us
 

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.