Intern - Kinective: Data & Analytics (Summer 2026)

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Description

At United, we offer internships, co-ops, and full-time opportunities for early career professionals. In any role, you’re a key member of our team, contributing to real projects that help move the business forward while gaining hands-on experience, growing your professional skill set, and connecting with industry leaders. You’ll also have a chance to build community through our employee-run Business Resource Groups, participate in industry conferences, and enjoy unlimited standby travel anywhere we fly.

United’s MileagePlus business unit is a multi-discipline organization responsible of our global loyalty program and other emerging businesses. As the premier leader in the airline industry, MileagePlus communicates and rewards our millions of members and non-member customers alike while driving revenue growth for United.

Data and Analytics partners with MileagePlus and Kinective to define long-term goals, evaluate opportunities, and guide strategic decisions with data-driven insights. This group designs and enables comprehensive measurement strategies by analyzing relevant customer, loyalty, and operational data, and translates complex data into compelling, actionable recommendations that help us deliver on organizational goals.

We work closely with the business groups for Program (MileagePlus), Co-brand Cards, Partners and Media (Kinective Media) to translate business strategies into marketing strategies, and then collaborate with other marketing and advertising teams to execute tactics to drive measurable impact.

The Kinective team develops innovative new products and services for our customers and ensures that our global brand is connecting people and uniting the world.

Job Overview And Responsibilities

Data & Analytics:

• Data Science
• Marketing and Loyalty Analytics
• Digital Marketing Analytics
• Customer Data & Identity

Direct Conversion Path:

This internship may be eligible for full-time conversion based on performance in role, position availability and overall operational need, potentially offering a direct pathway to a career with us.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be a current undergraduate student graduating in Winter 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; or other relevant experience
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and ensure attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills; must be comfortable talking to and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders
• Confident performing data analysis to arrive at insights and develop recommendations.
• Proven proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• SQL, Python, or other programming capabilities for the Data & Analytics team

Other Qualifications

• Position is based in Chicago, IL - must be able to relocate for internship duration
• Start dates in May or June 2026
• Passion to work for airline industry and curiosity for loyalty programs
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship now and in the future
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Posting dates: January 16, 2026 through January 23, 2026

The starting rate for this role is $20.00.

The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, education and skills. This position may also be eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.

You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact [email protected] to request accommodation.