Principal Data Analyst – Analytics, Transformation

Capital One

. Leverage analytic and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain well-managed data solutions and capabilities .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $119,400 - $149,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analytics, leveraging scripting languages such as Python, R, Spark, and SQL to build data solutions and tools. Proficient in utilizing business intelligence visualization tools and implementing data governance and quality management practices.

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Data Analytics ExperienceScripting in Python, R, Spark, SQLBusiness Intelligence Visualization ToolsAWS Services DevelopmentData Governance and Quality Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsScripting LanguagesBusiness Intelligence VisualizationData QueryingData AnalysisData WarehousingSQLPythonRSpark

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsultancyCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWS ServicesAgile MethodologiesLean MethodologiesSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Data Quality ManagementData GovernanceFinancial Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leverage analytic and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain well-managed data solutions and capabilities
Mine complex, voluminous, and varied data sources and platforms using open-source and digital technologies
Build data solutions, tools, and capabilities enabling self-service frameworks for data consumers
Explore and quickly adopt new technologies to progress varied initiatives
Partner with the business to provide consultancy and translate business needs into tools, techniques, metrics, and dashboards
Drive analysis that provides meaningful insights on business strategies
Promote adherence to data quality management principles, including metadata, lineage, and business definitions
Collaborate with Technology teams to manage security mechanisms and data access governance
Build and execute tools to monitor and report on data quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field plus at least 5 years of data analytics experience, or a Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years of data analytics experience; required degree must be obtained by the scheduled start date
Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics discipline
At least 3 years of experience working with at least one scripting language
At least 3 years of experience utilizing a business intelligence visualization tool
At least 3 years of experience querying, analyzing, and working with data languages and platforms
Scripting experience in Python, R, Spark, and SQL
Experience with data warehouses/SQL and unstructured data
Experience utilizing and developing within AWS services
Preferred: Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline
Preferred: At least 4 years coding in Python, R, Spark, or SQL
Preferred: At least 4 years working within Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, or other process management and improvement methodologies
Preferred: At least 2 years utilizing and developing within AWS services
Preferred: At least 2 years delivering Data Governance and Data Quality Management concepts and practices within the financial services industry
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI)
Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Employment authorization sponsorship may be considered for a new qualified applicant
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities