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Capital One

Principal Data Analyst

Mclean, VA · On-site

Principal Data Analyst At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. When we launched ... Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline * Scripting ...

BullFrogAI

Principal Data Scientist

Gaithersburg, MD · On-site

$175K - $215K/yr

BullFrog AI is seeking an exceptional Principal Data Scientist with a strong background in ... Strong foundation in data engineering and databases * Experience with graph-based approaches ...

Capital One

Principal Data Analyst - Card

Mclean, VA · Hybrid

Principal Data Analyst - Card At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. When we ... Degree specialized in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline * Scripting ...

Markon

Principal Data Scientist

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$150K - $210K/yr

PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon, is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to support a contract ... Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to understand data requirements and optimize ...

Markon

Principal Data Scientist

Annapolis Junction, MD

$150K - $210K/yr

Description PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon, is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to support ... Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to understand data requirements and optimize ...

Markon

Principal Data Scientist

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$150K - $210K/yr

Description PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon, is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to support ... Collaborate with AI/ML engineers and data scientists to understand data requirements and optimize ...

Themis Insight

Principal Software/Data Engineer

Laurel, MD

$133K - $179K/yr

We are hiring a Principal Software/Data Engineer to work in Laurel, MD . Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph As a Principal ...

Power3 Solutions

Principal Software/Data Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$133K - $179K/yr

We are hiring a Principal Software/Data Engineer to work in Laurel, MD . Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph As a Principal ...

Themis Insight

Principal Software/Data Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$133K - $179K/yr

We are hiring a Principal Software/Data Engineer to work in Laurel, MD . Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph As a Principal ...

Themis Insight

Principal Software/Data Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$133K - $179K/yr

We are hiring a Principal Software/Data Engineer to work in Laurel, MD . Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph As a Principal ...

Power3 Solutions

Principal Software/Data Engineer

Laurel, MD · On-site

$133K - $179K/yr

We are hiring a Principal Software/Data Engineer to work in Laurel, MD . Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs. Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph As a Principal ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal data engineer in Washington is $166,741.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,200.00 and $195,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Principal Data Engineer is a senior-level technical role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining large-scale data infrastructure. They lead data engineering teams, establish best practices, and ensure efficient data pipelines to support analytics and machine learning. This role involves working with cloud platforms, big data technologies, and distributed systems to optimize data processing. Principal Data Engineers collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making. Their work is critical in enabling organizations to leverage data effectively for insights and innovation.

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As a Principal Data Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities generally include designing and optimizing large-scale data pipelines, developing architectural strategies, and overseeing the implementation of robust data solutions. You'll collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure the organization's data infrastructure is efficient, scalable, and secure. You may also mentor junior team members, review code, and set data engineering best practices. This role frequently requires balancing hands-on technical work with strategic planning and stakeholder communication to align data initiatives with business goals.

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Infographic showing various Principal Data Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $166,741 per year, or $80.2 per hour.

Principal Data Analyst

Capital One

Mclean, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Capital One rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 148 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 175 rated banks

Job description

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 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

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.
The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.
McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Principal Data Analyst
Richmond, VA: $119,400 - $136,200 for Principal Data Analyst
Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate's offer letter.
This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.
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. 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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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.com
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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