Principal Data Analyst – Card

Capital One

. Use open-source and digital technologies to mine complex, voluminous, and varied data sources and platforms .

Posted 9/17/2026full-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, including proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, R, Spark, and SQL, along with experience in business intelligence visualization tools. Strong understanding of data quality management principles and the ability to develop solutions within AWS services.

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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 LanguagesSQLPythonRSparkData WarehousingData GovernanceData Quality ManagementBusiness Intelligence

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsultancyProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWS ServicesBusiness Intelligence ToolsData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesData Quality Management PrinciplesAgileLeanSix Sigma

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 that provides meaningful insights on business strategies
Drive understanding and adherence to data quality management principles, including metadata, lineage, and business definitions
Collaborate with appropriate 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

Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline
Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 5 years of experience in data analytics, or Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years in data analytics, or PhD
At least 3 years of experience in at least one scripting language
At least 1 year 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 in various forms, including 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 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 for this position

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
Reasonable accommodations for applicants who require them