2027 Summer Internship Program - M&A Strategy & Transformation Intern

Job Description

Internship Program

The CareSource Intern is responsible for providing support on special projects, initiatives, and specific activities which will vary by assignment. We offer a 12-week, paid summer internship program for college students who want to separate themselves from the pack. This is an exciting opportunity to obtain real-world experience and prepare yourself for your career after college. The program offers:

• The opportunity to work on projects that truly impact the company
• Journey-to-the-Job seminars with CareSource leaders to network and learn about their career paths
• An assigned mentor and access to former interns who earned full-time positions with CareSource
• An opportunity to test what you have learned and discover where you want to go
• The satisfaction of working with smart and motivated people while building new skills

Essential Functions:

• Support and review analysis of the end-to-end cost of M&A activities, identifying trends, efficiencies, and opportunities to reduce overall time and costs.
• Assist in identifying, evaluating, and testing AI and automation solutions designed to improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of the M&A lifecycle.
• Support diligence process improvements by identifying opportunities to streamline internal activities, better prepare information for subject matter experts, and optimize the use of external advisors.
• Support and analyze historical transactions and acquisition pursuits to identify key drivers of outcomes and improve future deal selection, bidding, and diligence strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive process improvements that enhance transaction readiness, execution quality, and organizational scalability.
• Support implementation and refinement of the enhanced M&A lifecycle, including development of tools, templates, dashboards, AI workflows, and knowledge resources.
• Track and measure the impact of process improvements on transaction costs, cycle times, resource requirements, and overall execution effectiveness.
• Summarize, develop materials, and present findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to support data-driven decision-making and ongoing M&A capability development.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Current Rising Junior or Senior in an accredited degree program or graduated within the last 6 months is required

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Effective listening and critical thinking skills
• Dependable, flexible and ability to maintain confidential information
• Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail

Licensure and Certification:

• None

Working Conditions:

• General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Personalized orientation and mentoring programs
• Company and job-specific training
• Feedback opportunities throughout your first 90 days
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups
• Flexible work environment with remote opportunities and paid volunteer hours
• Performance and personal growth goals with defined success metrics
• Ongoing feedback process with your manager to discuss your progress and identify actions for continued growth
• Potential for internal and external training and development programs, stretch assignments, expanded responsibilities and more

Compensation Range:

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

Compensation Type (hourly/salary):

Organization Level Competencies

• Fostering a Collaborative Workplace Culture

• Cultivate Partnerships

• Develop Self and Others

• Drive Execution

• Influence Others

• Pursue Personal Excellence

• Understand the Business

This job description is not all inclusive. CareSource reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. CareSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment of belonging that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.