STEM OPT Analytics Consultant Jobs
Analytics Consultant roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under a CIP code in statistics, computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to authorize your 24-month extension, giving you up to 36 months total to build your consulting career in the U.S.
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Senior Analysts, Analytics Consulting for various & unanticipated worksites throughout the U.S. (HQ: Chicago, IL). Extract data and perform segmentation and statistical analyses on large population datasets using languages such as SQL, R, and Python on Linux and Big data platforms. Translate complex analytical findings into business insights to be shared at industry conferences and potentially published with leading media outlets. Serve as an internal expert on both traditional and short-term lending credit data and how it applies to industry trends and current research. Aid in formulating research problems based on real world needs. Deliver data analytic insights and recommendations in succinct and compelling communications and presentations for internal and external customers at various levels including an executive audience. Contribute to projects involving descriptive, predictive, prescriptive, and statistical analysis leveraging a variety of techniques (e.g. segmentation, regression, clustering, survival analysis, and machine learning). Mentor junior analysts. Technical Environment: SQL/Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Advanced Excel/VBA/Macros, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, R Studio, Python (numpy, pandas, scikitlearn, SciPy, matplotlib, seaborn, plotly), Data Engineering, EDA, Data Visualization, Database Management, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Segmentation Models, Linear/Logistic Regression, Statistical Computing, Credit and Financial Services Industry Knowledge.
Job Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, Applied Economics, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in Data analysis and statistical modeling required. Required skills: SQL/Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Advanced Excel/VBA/Macros, Apache Spark, Apache Hive, R Studio, Python (numpy, pandas, scikitlearn, SciPy, matplotlib, seaborn, plotly), Data Engineering, EDA, Data Visualization, Database Management, A/B Testing, Data Mining, Segmentation Models, Linear/Logistic Regression, Statistical Computing, Credit and Financial Services Industry Knowledge. Telecommuting Permitted.
Benefits & Pay Scale Information
TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $74,277/yr-$104,733/yr + benefits annually. Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.
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.
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.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Analytics Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Pull your official transcript and confirm your degree's CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Analytics-adjacent degrees like Applied Mathematics or Management Information Systems qualify, but General Business does not, even if your coursework was quantitative.
Screen employers for E-Verify enrollment early
Ask your recruiter to confirm E-Verify enrollment before your first interview, not after receiving an offer. Consulting firms that staff client projects may be enrolled under a parent entity, so get the legal employer name and verify it directly through E-Verify's employer search.
Build a portfolio of SQL and visualization work
Analytics Consultant roles at consulting firms evaluate technical skills through case interviews and take-home datasets. Having documented projects in SQL, Python, or Tableau that show end-to-end analysis gives you a concrete answer when interviewers probe your hands-on experience beyond academic coursework.
Target STEM OPT roles using Migrate Mate
Search Analytics Consultant listings on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment. You can narrow by industry vertical so you're applying to firms where your STEM degree field aligns with the analytical methods the role actually uses.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your start date
USCIS requires a completed I-983 before your STEM OPT extension begins. Work with your DSO and hiring manager to map specific analytics deliverables to your learning objectives. Vague goals like 'gain experience' won't satisfy SEVP compliance review during site visits.
Understand cap-gap coverage if your H-1B is selected
If an employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your STEM OPT authorization through September 30. You don't need to stop working, but your employer must maintain E-Verify enrollment through that entire period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as an Analytics Consultant?
Your degree qualifies if its CIP code appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. Degrees in Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Applied Mathematics, and Operations Research typically qualify. A Business Analytics degree may qualify depending on how your institution classified it at the program level, so confirm the exact CIP code with your DSO before applying for the extension.
Does an Analytics Consultant employer have to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student, and it must be active for the full duration of your extension. If you're placed at a client site through a staffing or consulting firm, the firm on your I-983 training plan, not the client, must be the enrolled E-Verify employer. Confirm enrollment status with your recruiter before signing an offer.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Analytics Consultant role?
The I-983 must document specific goals that connect your analytics work to your STEM degree field, your employer's mentorship and supervision structure, a 12-month review schedule, and how the role provides practical training related to your area of study. For Analytics Consultant positions, this means describing deliverables like building predictive models, conducting statistical analyses, or developing data pipelines, not just listing software tools or job duties in general terms.
How does cap-gap work if I'm on STEM OPT and get an H-1B offer?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Your employer must remain E-Verify enrolled and your employment must stay within the scope of your I-983 training plan during that period. USCIS does not issue a separate document for cap-gap; your existing EAD and the receipt notice together serve as evidence.
Where can I find Analytics Consultant jobs with employers already enrolled in E-Verify?
Migrate Mate filters Analytics Consultant listings by E-Verify enrollment status, so you're not spending time applying to employers who can't legally hire STEM OPT students. You can also cross-reference a company's enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool, which is publicly accessible and lets you confirm enrollment before submitting an application or accepting an offer.