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Team Overview

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.

and Core Responsibilities

• Set requirements forGlobal Technologyto supportof the tools and frameworks used by analysts ondistributed computing systemsand 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.

• Leadnewenvironment setup on behalf of data science teams As a projectleader,you willtakeownership of all aspects of the projectfromenvironmentdesign,totooldevelopment, totraining,andtoglobal resource coordination

• Owndata sciencerequirements 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 matrixpartners 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 internson a project basis,as needed.

• Participate ininterviewing 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’sor PhDdegree in statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics,computer science,engineering, operations research, or other highly quantitative field;or aBachelor’sdegree in a quantitative field with at leastfive(5) years of relevant professional experience. In either case, the candidate will demonstratea consistenttrack 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 ingenAI-poweredmachine learning,such asagentic 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 AIworkflows andlead complex multi-resourceML platformprojects.
  

• Ability to travel5-10%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 ERCoE@transunion.com

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 $90,000.00 - $150,000 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 Analytics

Company:

TransUnion LLC