(USA) Principal, Data Analyst
About The Position
Join Walmart as a Principal Data Analyst, leveraging advanced data analytics, visualization, and strategic insight to address complex business challenges. This role involves identifying root causes, defining key metrics, and delivering technology-driven solutions that enhance decision-making across multiple business domains. The position requires expertise in data quality management, exploratory data analysis, and effective communication of insights to influence stakeholders. You will lead initiatives that drive measurable business impact, mentor team members, and collaborate cross-functionally to align data strategies with organizational objectives, supporting Walmart’s commitment to operational excellence and innovation. The team is dedicated to enabling customers to shop and receive items conveniently by leveraging advanced data analysis and visualization techniques. They focus on identifying business challenges, sourcing quality data, and delivering actionable insights that drive effective solutions. Collaborating across functions, the team applies strategic data management and exploratory analysis to support business goals. Members mentor peers, uphold high standards of integrity, and continuously seek improvements through innovation and learning. Their work ensures data-driven decisions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency within the Walmart Group of Companies.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in data analysis, visualization, and exploratory data analysis using tools such as Python, SQL, and Tableau.
- Strong understanding of data quality management, data strategy, and business data requirements to ensure data is fit for purpose.
- Proven ability to translate complex business problems into actionable analytics solutions aligned with strategic objectives.
- Expertise in defining key metrics, conducting statistical analysis, and building compelling data-driven stories for stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership in mentoring team members and guiding data quality and visualization best practices.
- Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate across multiple business domains.
- Option 1: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Arts, Finance or related field and 4 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
- Option 2: Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field and 2 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
- Option 3: 6 years' experience in data analysis, data science, statistics, or related field.
Nice To Haves
- Data science, data analysis, statistics, or related field, Master’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Analytics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
- Related industry experience (for example, retail, merchandising, healthcare, eCommerce)
- Successful completion of assessments in data analysis and Business Intelligence tools and scripting languages (for example, SQL, Python, Spark, Scala, R, Power BI, or Tableau)
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex business problems using advanced data analytics and automation techniques to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions.
- Define key metrics and success criteria to measure the impact and effectiveness of data-driven initiatives.
- Identify, assess, and validate data sources ensuring data quality and relevance for business needs.
- Translate business requirements into actionable data strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Develop and present compelling data visualizations and insights to influence decision-making across multiple business domains.
- Mentor team members on analytical methods, data quality standards, and visualization best practices.
- Lead data quality initiatives and monitor performance to enhance business outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Performance-based bonus awards
- Medical coverage
- Vision coverage
- Dental coverage
- 401(k)
- Stock purchase
- Company-paid life insurance
- PTO (including sick leave)
- Parental leave
- Family care leave
- Bereavement
- Jury duty
- Voting
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Military Leave Pay
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
- Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
- Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart for Live Better U programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
