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Data & AI Finance Strategy Intern - Fall 2026 Internship Remote

CompanySentara Health
LocationVirginia Beach
Work ModeRemote
PostedJuly 24, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will transform healthcare and business data into meaningful insights by building data pipelines and creating dashboards. They will also support project deliverables, conduct research, and complete a capstone project focused on data quality or automation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
20702
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sentara Health, an integrated, not-for-profit health care delivery system, celebrates more than 135 years in pursuit of its mission - "we improve health every day." Sentara is one of the largest health systems in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and among the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the country, with 34,000 employees, 12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina, including 10 hospitals with the prestigious Magnet®️ recognition, and the Sentara Health Plans division which serves more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida. Sentara is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and is strategically focused on innovation and creating an extraordinary health care experience for our patients and members. Sentara was named a Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), was recognized by Forbes as "America’s Best-In-State Employer” (2024), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020), and named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems" (2021, 2018). Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sentarahealth Follow us on Instagram at @SentaraHealth
About the Role

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health has several Fall 2026 Internship opportunities. Before applying, please review the job description to ensure the role aligns with your academic program or area of interest. We encourage you to apply if your coursework or experiences connect to the work described below.

During this internship you will turn data into meaningful insights that drive better healthcare decisions. You'll work alongside data engineering professionals to build and validate data pipelines, analyze healthcare and business data, create dashboards and reports, and explore modern technologies like Databricks and Lakehouse platforms. Throughout the internship, you'll contribute to real-world projects and complete a capstone project showcasing your impact on data quality, automation, or analytics. Ideal for students interested in data analytics, data engineering, business intelligence, computer science, or healthcare technology.

Location: Remote - See remote requirements below before applying

Hours per week: 30-40

Duration: 8-10 weeks

Responsibilities:

  • Support colleagues with project tasks and deliverables

  • Help with administrative duties, such as scheduling meetings or preparing reports

  • Conduct research and analysis on topics relevant to the department

  • Contribute to the development and execution of projects

  • Prepare and organize data for presentations and reports

  • Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions

  • Communicate ongoing progress related to currently assigned tasks and assist with day-to-day operations.

Education

  • Must be currently pursuing and/or enrolled in a graduate level program

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates residing ONLY in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
•Pet Insurance 
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.


In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Key Skills
Data AnalyticsData EngineeringBusiness IntelligenceData Pipeline ValidationDashboard CreationReportingDatabricksLakehouse PlatformsResearch and AnalysisProject Management
Categories
Data & AnalyticsHealthcareTechnologyFinance & AccountingSoftware
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision plansAdoption, Fertility and Surrogacy ReimbursementPaid Time OffSick LeavePaid Parental & Family Caregiver LeaveEmergency Backup CareLong-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plansLife Insurance401k/403B with Employer MatchTuition AssistanceStudent Debt Pay DownReimbursement for certificationsProfessional development accessPet InsuranceLegal Resources PlanAnnual discretionary bonus