Job Description

Position Description:  

This position is an opportunity to gain exposure to the Ameritas IT environment and architecture analysis process. It provides insight into how architecture analysis evolves into technological initiatives.  

The intern will be responsible for directly supporting the architecture function in assisting the process as well as analyzing and presenting the data to make informed decisions on IT investments. Additionally, the intern will collaborate with the architecture team to analyze emerging technologies, develop integrated solutions, and help translate architectural vision into actionable technology initiatives that drive business value and innovation.  

Position Start Date:  

This internship will begin either as soon as possible  or May 2026 depending on availability.  

Position Location:  

This is a hybrid role in Lincoln, NE working partially in-office and partially from home.  

What you do :  

• Assist in project initiatives with the following accountabilities:  

• Gathering requirements through interviews and/or research  

• Document findings and present results to the stakeholders  

• Plan and execute proof of concepts to prove out technology use cases  

• Work with managers and architects to provide insight into project - related designs  

• Support in creation of a rchitecture or transition artifacts and visualizations for use internally or with sponsors  

• Design and develop code solutions that bridge multiple technology domains including data integration pipelines and security frameworks  

• Support in creation of Ameritas t echnology framework taxonomy which will aid the company to organize their IT assets, analyze their value, and align technology investments with business goals .  

• Maintenance and expansion of Architecture knowledge bases through collaboration with stakeholders.  

• Write script for automation purposes and perform data query analysis.  

• Special projects may include elements of web development, robotic process automation (RPA), AI, data and/or low code.  

What you bring :  

• Must be enrolled in a college degree program at least half-time as defined by your institution studying Information Systems, Computer Science or rel aed field  

• Must be able to commit to a 12-month internship working part-time during the academic school year and full-time during the summer  

• P art-time hours: 20 hours per w eek  

• F ull-time hours: 30-40 hour s a week  

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills  

• Ability to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively  

• Positive, self-motivated individual with high level of enthusiasm and willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities and assignments  

• Self-starter with a real drive for impact and a naturally curious demeanor  

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills  

What we offer :  

At Ameritas, our mission is Fulfilling Life. We do that in many ways, but especially by helping people invest in themselves by offering trusted financial products and advice. Because we believe everyone should be happy, healthy, and financially secure, we work hard to provide trusted financial products and valued guidance, including individual life and disability insurance, employee benefits, retirement planning, investments, and wealth management services.  

• Our company motto is “Fulfilling Life” and we take that job seriously, with a heavy commitment to volunteering and community support, employee well-being, and providing quality products and services that help our customers create a brighter future.  

• Being a mutual-based organization, the return on our investment goes back into the company, to benefit our members/customers.  

• We’re committed to professional development, opportunity, inclusion, and diversity. Team building and collaboration are also priorities.  

An Equal Opportunity Employer  

Ameritas has a reputation as a company that cares, and because everyone should feel safe bringing their authentic, whole self to work, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and diverse workplace, enriched by our individual differences. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that hires based on qualifications, positive attitude, and exemplary work ethic, regardless of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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