Principal Data Analyst – Card Data AI Automation

Capital One

. Mine complex, voluminous, and varied data sources and platforms using open-source and digital technologies .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesLead💰 $119,400 - $149,800 per yearWebsite

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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, while developing data strategies and ensuring data quality management. Proficient in leveraging business intelligence tools and AWS services to drive insights and support data governance initiatives.

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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 WarehousingData Quality ManagementData GovernanceLLM TechnologiesAutomation of Data ProcessesProcess Improvement Methodologies

Soft Skills

CollaborationConsultancyCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSGeminiClaudeData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Data Quality Management PrinciplesMetadataData LineageFinancial ServicesAgileLeanSix Sigma

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Mine complex, voluminous, and varied data sources and platforms using open-source and digital technologies
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
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 Tech teams to manage security mechanisms and data access governance
Build and execute tools to monitor and report on data quality
Help drive Capital One’s AI automation strategy for Card Data using LLM tools such as Gemini and Claude
Automate complex data validation processes and establish proactive metrics to eliminate operational fire drills

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline
Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field plus at least 5 years of data analytics experience, or Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years of data analytics experience
Required degree obtained on or before the scheduled start date
At least 3 years of experience with at least one scripting language
At least 3 years of experience using 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: Experience developing data strategies incorporating LLM technologies such as Gemini and Claude
Preferred: At least 4 years coding in Python, R, Spark, or SQL
Preferred: At least 4 years with process management and improvement methodologies such as Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma
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 in financial services
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 health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being
Work-life balance
Hybrid work arrangement