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Principal Data Analyst
Principal Data Analyst-October 2024
McLean
Oct 26, 2026
ABOUT CAPITAL ONE
We’re working on some bold, transformative things—like changing banking for good. What’s in it for you? A career surrounded by brilliant minds. People from different backgrounds, experiences, and educ
10,000+ employees
Consumer Goods & Services, Financial Services
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About Principal Data Analyst

  Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, Virginia

  Principal Data Analyst

  At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. When we launched as a startup we disrupted the credit card industry by individually personalizing every credit card offer using statistical modeling and the relational database, cutting edge technology in 1988! Fast-forward a few years, and this little innovation and our passion for data has skyrocketed us to a Fortune 200 company and a leader in the world of data-driven decision-making.

  As a Data Analyst at Capital One you will leverage analytic and technical skills to innovate, build, and maintain well-managed data solutions and capabilities to tackle business problems.

  On any given day you will be challenged on three types of work – Innovation, Business Intelligence and Data Management:

  Innovation

  Use Open Source/Digital technologies to mine complex, voluminous, and different varieties of data sources and platforms

  Build well-managed data solutions, tools, and capabilities to enable self-service frameworks for data consumers

  Demonstrate ability to explore and quickly grasp new technologies to progress varied initiatives

  Business Intelligence

  Partner with the business to provide consultancy and translate the business needs to design and develop tools, techniques, metrics, and dashboards for insights and data visualization

  Drive analysis that provides meaningful insights on business strategies

  Data Management

  Drive an understanding and adherence to the principles of data quality management including metadata, lineage, and business definitions

  Work collaboratively with appropriate Tech teams to manage security mechanisms and data access governance

  Build and execute tools to monitor and report on data quality

  Our ideal candidate will have:

  Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline

  Scripting experience in (Python, R, Spark, and SQL)

  Strong desire and experience with data in various forms (data warehouses/SQL, unstructured data)

  Experience utilizing and developing within AWS services

  Basic Qualifications:

  Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree plus at least 5 years of experience in data analytics, or currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years in data analytics, or currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a PhD with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date.

  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 in querying and analyzing and working with data languages and platforms

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline

  At least 4 years of experience coding in Python, R, Spark, or SQL

  At least 4 years of experience working within process management and improvement methodologies – Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.

  At least 2 years of experience utilizing and developing within AWS services

  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.

  Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website (https://www.capitalonecareers.com/benefits) . Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

  This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

  No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

  If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Capital One Recruiting at 1-800-304-9102 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

  For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to [email protected]

  Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.

  Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

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