Principal Data Analyst

Locations: VA - McLean, United States of America, McLean, VirginiaPrincipal Data AnalystAt 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.The Business Cards & Payments (BC&P) organization is committed to fueling the courageous entrepreneurial spirit that's at the heart of America's business owners and offer products and services to help them do more business. We’ve built an organization that is focused on listening to and learning from the millions of business customers we serve every day to make sure our products, services and experiences work as hard as they do. The name of our organization reflects our current leadership position in Small Business and Commercial Cards - as well as our aspiration to serve a wide range of needs for our customers Beyond the Card. We are a culture that dreams big and embraces an entrepreneurial and ownership spirit - just like our business customers.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 RecruitingAccommodation@capitalone.com . 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 Careers@capitalone.comCapital 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).