Corporate Services Internship Program - Eden Prairie, MN

Corporate Services Intern

During our 10-week summer internship program, you'll gain meaningful, hands-on experience at the nation's leading health care company while exploring what a career at UnitedHealth Group could look like. As a Corporate Services Intern, you'll contribute to impactful projects across key areas such as supplier risk, environmental sustainability, procurement operations, and data analytics and reporting.

Projects may include process analysis and improvement, documentation, data standardization, market research, supplier performance evaluation, and benchmarking against industry best practices. You'll be empowered to build relationships, drive innovation, and embrace a growth mindset. In addition to project work, you'll have access to curated training and development resources to build foundational knowledge.

As part of the program, you'll also participate in a Regional Minnesota Experience, designed to foster networking, professional development, and deeper engagement with our business and culture. This event brings together interns from across the region to connect with leaders, collaborate with peers, and gain broader exposure to UnitedHealth Group.

Successful interns may be considered for full-time employment in our two-year Rotational Development Program within the Enterprise Procurement team upon graduation. Our internship is rooted in our mission: helping people live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone.

This is a full-time, in-person summer internship based in Eden Prairie, MN, running Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week from June 2, 2026, to August 7, 2026. No early end date requests. UnitedHealth Group cannot offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support core functions such as sourcing, risk mitigation, benchmarking, and market analysis
• Recommend solutions based on data analysis to improve efficiency and business processes
• Communicate findings and insights clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Analyze reports related to product, process, and technology performance
• Conduct research projects across various business areas
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives
• Contribute to cost reduction and value maximization efforts through supplier analysis
• Provide insights and support for process improvement initiatives
• Collect and analyze data from multiple systems to inform decision-making
• Assist with product development and ad hoc project planning and execution
• Gain exposure to Corporate Services functions and support improvement efforts

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, analytics, or a related field
• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and entering your final year (senior year) in Fall 2026. Students graduating prior to the internship start date are not eligible
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be available to work full-time, in-person in Eden Prairie, MN for the full duration of the internship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience managing multiple priorities and projects
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to foster open dialogue across teams
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Interest in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain careers

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.