Job Description

Looking for an internship program where you\'ll make a real difference \xe2\x80\x93 rather than just completing busy work? Then you\'ve come to the right place. Cigna\'s Internship Program is designed to assign you projects that have a lasting impact on our business \xe2\x80\x93 which touches millions of people across the globe.

Where you\xe2\x80\x99ll Work:

This summer internship will be working with the Corporate Tax department where you will be responsible for owning one or more projects assigned to you at the beginning of the week. Some departmental tasks can include assisting with pricing guarantees, rebates, contracts, client payments, etc.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

Cigna\xe2\x80\x99s Internship program is designed to help further develop your skills and give you experience working in a dynamic environment. This opportunity will give you the chance to be a part of the following offerings:

"Real work\xe2\x80\x9d: through an Intern Project in which you may be able to:

Assists in providing state and local tax compliance services and federal compliance services to assigned business segments and related subsidiaries and operations.

Participates in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns and filings.

Prepares special projects, including work on routine audit requests and research of moderately complex tax problems/issues.

Works closely with team members and legal entity contacts.

Conduct research related to Cigna and its clients.

Perform data analysis and assist in data reporting as needed.

Prepare oral or written presentations to management.

Collaborate with other functional areas on various projects as needed.

What you need to do the job:

Ideal candidates will be progressing toward a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree and has completed at least 1 year in desired majors including, but are not limited to Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, and other related fields

3.0 GPA or higher is preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in problem solving and analytical thinking.

Recognize and capitalize on personal and team strengths to achieve organizational goals.

Knowing work environments differ greatly, understand and demonstrate effective work habits, and act in the interest of the larger community and workplace.

Identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information.

Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; Excel a plus

Additional Information:

Location: Hybrid in St. Louis, MO. This role is Hybrid which allows some work to be performed at home and in the office. Geographical preference is for the incumbent to be located in the St. Louis area. The internship is paid and housing assistance is not offered.

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 sponsorship now or in the future.

Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work for the duration of the internship.

Market Range: For this position, we anticipate offering an hourly rate of $20.00 \xe2\x80\x93 $23.00 an hour depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

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, we\xe2\x80\x99re 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

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