Medicaid & Long-Term Care (MLTC) Finance Internship (Summer 2026)

State of Nebraska • Lincoln, NE

2d • $15

About The Position

The MLTC Finance Internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support the financial operations behind Nebraska’s Medicaid and Long-Term Care programs. This role is ideal for students studying finance, accounting, business, data analytics, economics, or related fields who want real-world experience in financial analysis, public-sector budgeting, and health care payment structures. Interns gain exposure to financial analysis and planning, data reconciliation, directed payment programs, and actuarial-adjacent work through collaboration with MLTC analysts and administrators. If you enjoy digging into data, solving puzzles, and supporting meaningful public health programs, this internship is a perfect fit.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution) OR recently graduated (within one year) from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited college or university (two-to-four-year institution).

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Data Analytics, or a closely related field.
• Sophomore standing or higher by the start of the internship.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, functions).
• Coursework or experience in financial reporting or data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical curiosity, and willingness to learn.
• Interest in Medicaid, public health finance, or actuarial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Financial Data Entry & Reconciliation Enter and maintain financial data in tracking tools and state systems. Assist with reconciling expenditure and revenue reports across systems (E1, HIA, OnBase). Identify discrepancies and support corrections with supervisor oversight.
• Data Analysis & Reporting Support Compile and analyze Medicaid financial data for dashboards, quarterly reports, and federal submissions. Build draft charts, pivot tables, and visuals to support program evaluation (with final reviews by management).
• Hospital Directed Payment Program Support Assist with tracking and reviewing Managed Care Organization (MCO) submissions. Support preparation of payment documentation and compliance materials. Reconcile provider payment data and contribute to accuracy verification.
• Special Projects & Research Support cost trend analyses, rate-setting research, and fiscal impact studies. Assist with updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Conduct research on Medicaid finance topics or new initiatives.
• Team Collaboration & Professional Development Attend finance team meetings and support preparation of materials. Participate in shadowing opportunities across finance, actuarial, and policy teams. Engage in MLTC professional development experiences.

Benefits

• Practical experience with Medicaid financial operations.
• Exposure to budget analysis, rate-setting concepts, federal reporting, and actuarial.
• Hands-on data analysis experience using real state datasets.
• Networking with finance, policy, and budget professionals within DHHS.
• A meaningful project portfolio for your future career.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees