General information
Date
Monday, March 2, 2026
City
Remote
Country
United States
Working time
Full-time
Description & Requirements
Maximus is seeking a motivated REMOTE IT Systems Analyst Intern. The IT Systems Analyst – Intern will support systems implementation and software development efforts delivering Medicaid, Medicare, and health insurance exchange solutions for Federal and State clients. You will participate on a team of experienced Systems Analysts who research, analyze, and document functional and non-functional requirements using AI-enabled tools to improve clarity, speed, and delivery quality.
Additionally, the selected intern will gain knowledge of general business principles, corporate organizational structure and government process improvement. Throughout the summer, you will have the opportunity to meet, interact, and collaborate among various project teams, consultants, senior management, executives and peers. Guidance and training on operations standards and protocols will be provided by the Manager
This position requires a commitment of 40 full-time hours per week, with availability during usual business hours (8AM-6PM ET), for the duration of a 10-week summer program: starting Tuesday, May 26th and ending Friday, August 7th, 2026
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work on IT assignments of moderate difficulty under the direction of a more senior mentor to build a well-rounded skillset.
- Escalate issues and questions to management, as necessary.
- Participate in group discussions with peers or external groups to solution problems of moderate scope.
- Participate in meetings to gain process knowledge and guidance on assigned projects.
- Read, understand, and perform assignments within prescribed guidelines.
- Approach challenges and create solutions with a critical thinking and customer service mindset.
- Prepare standard reports and presentation materials.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and requirement delivery.
- Research, analyze, and present data.
- Leverage AI to draft epics, user stories, and detailed acceptance criteria.
- Assist in identifying automation and AI opportunities.
- Support data readiness and documentation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead presentations that demonstrate AI technologies and their use cases.
- Follow confidentiality and data protection policies.
- Validate AI-generated outputs for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain traceability and documentation standards.
- High school diploma or GED required and 0-2 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Currently enrolled and pursuing an Information Systems or similar degree.
- Knowledge of systems analysis, data modeling, or design principles.
- Understands the core AI concepts, including machine learning basics, model training, and data requirements.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Highly organized with ability to multitask.
- Commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
- Dedication to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Passion for growth, development and learning new things.
- Knowledge or understanding of database query languages such as SQL is a plus but not required.
- Experience using AI-assisted tools for documentation, analysis, and research.
- Ability to write and refine prompts for accurate AI outputs.
- Understanding data quality and why it matters for analytics and AI-supported decisioning.
- Awareness of responsible AI principles including privacy, bias, and security.
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$ 28.00
Maximum Salary
$ 30.00
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