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Software Consultant roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree falls under an eligible CIP code and your employer is enrolled in E-Verify. With 36 months of total OPT authorization, you have a realistic runway to build consulting experience and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
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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 a Software Consultant
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field in USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List. Computer science, information systems, and software engineering degrees typically qualify, but your DSO confirms the match.
Filter job postings by E-Verify enrollment status
STEM OPT is only valid with an E-Verify employer, so confirm enrollment before accepting any offer. Ask recruiters directly or search the E-Verify employer database to avoid offers that fall through at onboarding.
Benchmark consulting wages using OFLC Wage Search
Software Consultant roles span multiple SOC codes, which affects prevailing wage levels on the LCA your employer files. Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search to know what wage tier your role falls under before negotiating.
Start the I-983 training plan before your OPT end date
Your employer must sign a formal I-983 training plan outlining how the Software Consultant role connects to your STEM degree. Get this drafted and signed before your initial OPT expires so USCIS can process the extension without a gap in authorization.
Target consulting firms with active H-1B filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify consulting employers who have sponsored H-1B petitions for roles matching your background. Filing history signals that the employer understands the sponsorship process and won't stall when your OPT runway shortens.
Understand specialty occupation framing for your specific role
Not every Software Consultant posting is written to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Review the O*NET profile for your SOC code and confirm the job description requires a directly related bachelor's degree, not just a general technical background.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Software Consultant role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It can, but two conditions must both be met. Your degree must appear on USCIS's STEM Designated Degree Program List under an approved CIP code, and the Software Consultant role must genuinely require that degree. Roles coded under Computer Systems Analysts or Software Developers in the SOC system typically satisfy the requirement, but your DSO reviews the specifics before authorizing the extension.
What E-Verify obligation does my employer have for STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can start working on the STEM OPT extension. USCIS requires this enrollment as a condition of the program, and your DSO confirms it when authorizing your I-20 endorsement. If a company isn't enrolled, they must complete E-Verify enrollment before your extension start date or you can't legally begin. Browse STEM OPT-ready employers on Migrate Mate to find companies already meeting this requirement.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Software Consultant role?
The I-983 must explain how the day-to-day work of your Software Consultant position directly relates to your STEM degree. That means naming specific technical competencies from the role, mapping them to coursework or degree objectives, and having both you and a company supervisor sign off. Vague descriptions like 'applies technical skills' won't satisfy the STEM OPT program's practical training requirement.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm on STEM OPT and selected in the H-1B lottery?
If your STEM OPT authorization is still valid when you're selected in the H-1B lottery and your employer files Form I-129 before the extension expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't file separately for cap-gap. Your EAD's cap-gap extension is confirmed through your updated I-20, which your DSO issues after USCIS receives the petition.
Can I work as a Software Consultant for a staffing firm or client-site placement on STEM OPT?
Yes, but the staffing firm itself must be your employer of record and enrolled in E-Verify, not the end client where you're placed. The I-983 training plan must reflect the work you actually perform at the client site, and the staffing firm's supervisor takes responsibility for signing and maintaining it. USCIS expects a direct employment relationship, so contract-to-hire arrangements require careful documentation.