Data Science & Analytics Internship - Summer 2026

TransUnion

Job Summary

At TransUnion, we offer a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Our Summer Internship Program is a paid 12-week opportunity starting in May or June 2026, designed for students to develop skills learned in school through engaging events and a research project. Interns will conduct independent or team-based research under supervision, applying analytic applications in industries utilizing consumer credit data, and present their findings to senior management.

Must Have

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in data science, statistics, mathematics, engineering, operations research, economics, or a related quantitative field, graduating by June 2027 or earlier.
  • Advanced programming skills in R, Python, and SQL.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to conduct meaningful research independently.
  • Familiarity with relational databases and Big Data technologies.

Perks & Benefits

  • Medical with HSA options
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k Contribution
  • 401K employer matching (for internships lasting longer than six months)

Job Description

What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation – we’re 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 – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

Our Summer Internship Program at TransUnion will allow you to use & develop the skills you've 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 You'll 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 You'll 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 individual’s education and experience.

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Our Summer Internship Program will allow you to use & develop the skills you've 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 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.

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

TransUnion's Internal Job Title: Intern, Data Science and Analytics

8 Skills Required For This Role

Problem Solving Data Analytics Game Texts Agile Development Networking Data Science Python Sql

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