Principal Data Analyst

Capital One

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $119,400 - $149,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analytics, utilizing scripting languages such as Python, R, Spark, and SQL, along with proficiency in business intelligence visualization tools. Strong understanding of data quality management principles and experience with AWS services to build and maintain data solutions.

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

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsScripting LanguagesBusiness Intelligence ToolsData QueryingData AnalysisData WarehousingUnstructured Data HandlingData GovernanceData Quality ManagementProcess Improvement Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCollaborationConsultancyCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWS ServicesData Visualization ToolsData Quality Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesData SolutionsData Access GovernanceMetadata ManagementAgile MethodologiesLean MethodologiesSix Sigma

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSOpen SourcePythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leverage analytic and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain well-managed data solutions and capabilities addressing business problems
Use open source and digital technologies to mine complex, voluminous, and varied data sources and platforms
Build well-managed data solutions, tools, and capabilities enabling self-service frameworks for data consumers
Explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress varied initiatives
Partner with the business to provide consultancy and translate business needs into tools, techniques, metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization
Drive analysis providing meaningful insights on business strategies
Promote understanding and adherence to data quality management principles, including metadata, lineage, and business definitions
Collaborate with Tech 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

Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related 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 on or before the scheduled start date
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 Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline
Preferred: At least 4 years of experience coding in Python, R, Spark, or SQL
Preferred: At least 4 years of experience with process management and improvement methodologies such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma
Preferred: At least 2 years of experience utilizing and developing within AWS services
Preferred: At least 2 years of experience 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
No agencies please

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) 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
Hybrid work arrangement