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This role is part of the Research & Development organization focused on enabling and evolving enterprise data science capabilities. The team is responsible for protecting existing global data science environments modernizing data science by onboarding practitioners to One True and cloud‑based tooling and continuously enhancing data science and machine‑learning tools to be more automated scalable and user‑friendly. The team builds and improves the underlying platforms and tools that data scientists rely on every day with strong involvement in innovation initiatives and customer‑facing use cases.This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
Set requirements for Global Technology to support of the tools and frameworks used by analysts on distributed computing systems and participate in projects led by Global Technology as a subject matter expert on machine learning and scientific computing.
Provide oversight and hands-on support for the development of analytic solutions using languages such as R Python SQL and Spark formalizing some of these efforts into repeatable process improvements.
Lead new environment setup on behalf of data science teams. As a project leader you will take ownership of all aspects of the project from environment design to tool development to training and to global resource coordination.
Own data science requirements and tracking working to identify strategies and opportunities to test and adopt TransUnion’s analytic products and services. In this capacity you will interact directly with TransUnion’s matrix partners and provide an analytic perspective and general support as needed.
Contribute to research and innovation initiatives in collaboration with other DSA peers and may lead small analytic research teams or manage research interns on a project basis as needed.
Participate in interviewing and evaluation of new talent mentoring and training of junior colleagues fostering a high-performance culture and cultivating an environment that promotes excellence and reflects the TransUnion brand.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
Master’s or PhD degree in statistics applied mathematics financial mathematics computer science engineering operations research or other highly quantitative field; or a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with at least five (5) years of relevant professional experience. In either case the candidate will demonstrate a consistent track record of academic excellence.
Advanced programming skills for front-end ML application design (Shiny Dash Streamlit) and ML workflows for HPC modeling; proficiency with statistical programs such as R and Python; workflow and distributed processing frameworks (MLflow Targets Prefect Ray Slurm) and other programming languages (C/C++ Scala Java). Knowledge of Nix is a plus.
Experience in genAI-powered machine learning such as agentic workflows ontology designs and Model Context Protocol (MCP) architectures alongside foundational LLM infrastructure including feature stores vector databases and RAG for real-time AI.
Readiness to serve as a consultative first-point-of-contact between data science practitioners and technology teams interface independently with stakeholders to design human-in-the-loop AI workflows and lead complex multi-resource ML platform projects.
Ability to travel 5-10% of the time.
Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion we design benefits to help you feel well do well and plan well—from day one.
For Your Health: Enjoy day-one eligibility for medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family and short‑ and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan pet insurance and travel accident coverage.
For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a complimentary Care@Work membership and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources career coaching and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employee discounts charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy coaching and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical mental social and financial wellness.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
Pay Scale Information:The U.S. base salary range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual’s education training work experience job-related skill set location and industry knowledge as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver’s seat of their professional development— while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that’s why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good – you’ll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Sr Consultant Data Science and AnalyticsCompany:
TransUnion LLCSkills Required
- Master's or PhD in statistics applied mathematics computer science or related fields or Bachelor's with 5 years experience
- Advanced programming skills in R Python and ML frameworks
- Experience with genAI-powered machine learning
- Ability to lead multi-resource ML platform projects
- Ability to travel 5-10% of the time
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- Parental & Family Support—12 weeks of paid gender‑neutral parental leave with a gradual return plus adoption and caregiver assistance dependent‑care FSA and Care@Work access indicate robust family support. Recognition for inclusive family benefits further underscores strength in this area.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Flexible time off alongside paid holidays global wellness days and paid volunteer time provides broad time‑away options.
- Healthcare Strength—Day‑one medical dental and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options fitness discounts and global mental‑health support via Spring Health suggest comprehensive healthcare depth.
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TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team who stewards the information with expertise and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions and earn their trust through great personalized experiences and the proactive extension of the right opportunities tools and offers. In turn consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose and what drives us every day.
Why Work With Us
Our culture is welcoming energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.
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