Senior Data Analyst

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

TransUnion in Chicago is seeking a Senior Data Analyst who will report to the Senior Manager of Data Science & Analytics. You will help develop IP Geolocation technology by leveraging IP network topology and collaborating with Data Analytics Team, Engineers and Data Scientists.

This hybrid role involves both virtual work and in‑person collaboration at a TU office for at least two days a week, focusing on automating algorithms, querying and transforming large datasets, and delivering actionable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data science experience.
• Proven experience with SQL, R, Python, MongoDB and BigQuery.
• Ability to translate technical terminology for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading data science initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement automation algorithm improvements.
• Utilize tools to query, extract and transform large datasets using SQL, R, Python, MongoDB and BigQuery.
• Provide analytic insights to large data sets that can help impact the quality of our data.
• Leverage problem-solving skills and work through complex problems with various stakeholders.

Skills

SQL

Python

R

MongoDB

BigQuery

Leadership

Tools

MongoDB

BigQuery

Job description

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Team Overview

The Senior Data Analyst will report into a Senior Manager of Data Science & Analytics. As part of the Data Analytics Team, you will help with development of TransUnion's IP Geolocation technology, leveraging IP network topology. You will be working with other Data Analytics Team members as well as Engineers and Data Scientists to help improve automation algorithms and leveraging big data to arrive at the most up to date, accurate information to our customers.

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

• Identify and implement automation algorithm improvements
• Utilize tools to query, extract and transform large datasets using SQL, R, Python, Mongo DB, BigQuery
• Provide analytic insights to large data set that can help impact the quality of our data
• Leverage problem-solving skills and work through complex problems with various stakeholders

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• 5+ years of data science experience
• Proven experience with tools such as SQL, R, Python, Mongo DB and BigQuery
• Sufficient ability translating technical terminology for non technical stakeholders
• Experience leading data science initiatives

Benefits that support every part of your life:

• 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 Affiantitle Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [e-mail] .

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