Senior Data Analyst

Transunion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

TransUnion in Chicago is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to enhance the IP Geolocation technology. This hybrid role involves collaborating with teams to improve automation algorithms and analyzing large datasets for insights.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of data science experience, expertise in SQL, R, Python, and Mongo DB. Candidates will play a key role in the quality and service delivery of TransUnion products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of data science experience.
• Proven experience with tools such as SQL, R, Python, Mongo DB 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.
• Provide analytic insights to improve data quality.
• Work through complex problems with various stakeholders.

Skills

Data science expertise

SQL

R

Python

Mongo DB

BigQuery

Job description

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. This position requires a understanding 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. You will be working with large datasets to try to get insights with how our data is performing or where to make large improvements for our customers. Your work will have a direct impact on the quality of Transunion products, and the level of service we are able to provide 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 Dependents 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