Principal Data Analyst, Card Tech Workforce Strategy

Capital One

Principal Data Analyst driving workforce analytics and automation initiatives at Capital One. Transforming strategy into operational impact and leveraging AI-driven automation for self-service tools.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeRichmond • Illinois, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $119,400 - $163,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSPythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

drive several high-priority workforce analytics and automation initiatives
transform high-level strategy into tangible operational impact, delivering sophisticated analytics for a global footprint of 4,500+ associates
leverage AI-driven automation with Google Apps Script, Gemini, and Claude Code to build self-service tools
partner with the business to provide consultancy and translate 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
work collaboratively with appropriate Tech teams to manage security mechanisms and data access governance

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 leveraging HR, Finance, and/or Operations data to drive decision making
Experience utilizing AppScript, Claude Code, Gemini, and developing within AWS services
Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in quantitative field (Statistics, Economics, Operations Research, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related quantitative field) plus at least 5 years of experience performing data analytics, or, a Master’s Degree plus at least 3 years performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will 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 in querying, analyzing and working with data languages and platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonRSparkSQLGoogle Apps ScriptGeminiClaude Codedata analyticsdata visualizationbusiness intelligence

Soft Skills

collaborationconsultancycommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree