Data Science & Analytics Internship Summer 2026
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 40
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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What Well Bring:
At TransUnion we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation were consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities while discovering their genius.Come be a part of our team youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
Our Summer Internship Program at TransUnion will allow you to use & develop the skills youve learned in school while participating in engaging events such as: career development workshops networking events and guest speakers throughout this paid 12-week internship beginning in May 18 2026 or June 15 2026 depending on academic calendar.
What Youll Bring:
Must be graduating by June 2027 or earlier and currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in data science statistics mathematics engineering operations research economics or a related quantitative field.
Advanced programming skills in one or more statistical languages such as R or Python and SQL
Strong analytical critical thinking & creative problem solving skills.
Ability to conduct meaningful research with a high degree of independence.
Familiar with relational databases and Big Data technologies.
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
Impact Youll Make:
This position will conduct a research project independently or as part of a team under the supervision of a senior member of the Data Science & Analytics team. The project scope will be designed to be achievable within the expected duration and total number of hours of the internship. At the conclusion of the project the supervisor will conduct an assessment of the quality completeness and usefulness of the work. Executing the project will provide the incumbent with the opportunity to gain practical knowledge of analytic applications in industries utilizing consumer credit data including potentially having direct participation in actual customer projects.
Review the proposed research topic and generate a problem-solving methodology in collaboration with the supervisor. The proposed methodology should either demonstrate a technique not commonly used by the department or a substantial process improvement to a commonly used method.
Independently manage the chosen project and provide the supervisor with periodic progress reports.
Design an appropriate testing environment to measure applicability of the proposed methodology to the needs of the business unit and compare with alternative approaches as appropriate.
Create any software code necessary to produce findings.
Carefully document all sources and research findings. Prepare a summary of findings in an internal white paper for senior management.
Present summary of findings to research sponsors. Conduct training for other Associates as appropriate.
Provide support for Data Science & Analytics projects beyond the scope of the research project as needs arise.
The pay range for this role is $22.00 - 40.00 per hour. *The pay range for this position reflects the general range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but limited to) an individuals education and experience.
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Our Summer Internship Program will allow you to use & develop the skills youve learned in school while participating in engaging events such as: career development workshops networking events and guest speakers throughout this paid 12-week internship beginning in May or June depending on academic calendar.
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 TransUnions 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
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 Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
Benefits:
TransUnion offers the following benefits to interns scheduled to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
Medical with HSA options
Dental
Vision
401k Contribution
Internships lasting longer than six months are entitled to the following additional benefit
401K employer matching
TransUnions Internal Job Title:
Intern Data Science and AnalyticsCompany:
TransUnion LLCRequired Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more
