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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal, Data Analyst - Transaction Analytics,... - **Company:** Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - **Location:** Sunnyvale, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $234,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Big Data, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Mining, Data Visualization, Payment Systems, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), NumPy, Power BI, Standard Sql, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Tableau (Software), Scripting, Apache Spark, Pandas, Information Technology, Looker Analytics, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g7yjjr ## About the Role + 5+ years of experience in analytics, data science, or business intelligence within complex, high-scale environments. + Advanced proficiency in **Python** (pandas, numpy, statistical modeling) and **SQL** for large-scale data manipulation. + Strong expertise in **data mining, exploratory analysis, and statistical thinking** . + Demonstrated experience building and scaling **data visualization solutions** (Tableau, Looker, etc.) for executive audiences. + Strong best-practice knowledge of **ETL processes and data pipeline fundamentals** . + Proven ability to translate complex datasets into strategic narratives that drive executive decisions. + Experience influencing cross-functional teams without direct authority. + Strong business acumen and comfort operating in ambiguity. Preferred Qualifications + Experience in ecommerce, payments products, and/or retail + Background in credit and loan analytics and/or customer wallet and payment platforms + Exposure to experimentation at scale + Experience working in regulated or policy-driven environments. Leadership Expectations (Principal IC) + Think enterprise-first and connect analytics to broader business strategy. + Operate as a subject matter expert in compliance analytics and earnings insights. + Influence senior stakeholders through credibility, clarity, and data-driven conviction. + Build scalable solutions rather than one-off analyses. + Elevate team capability through mentorship and analytical rigor. + Demonstrate intellectual curiosity, ownership mindset, and operational excellence., _Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications._ 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. Preferred Qualifications... _Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications._ 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) ## Description The Transaction Analytics team within eCommerce Decision Science is seeking a highly strategic and technically strong Principal Data Analyst to lead analytics for payments initiatives across our ecommerce experience. This role will serve as a thought partner to senior leadership, driving data-informed decisions that strengthens financial services initiatives, tender utilization, and more. You will operate across all discovery, cart, checkout, and account domains with significant ownership. This is a high-visibility role requiring deep technical expertise, executive storytelling, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders. What you'll do... + **Own analytics strategy** for Transaction Analytics, establishing scalable measurement frameworks and KPIs. + Drive experimentation strategy for new product features and experiences by designing intelligent, valid experiments using an in-house platform. + Lead complex **data mining and exploratory analyses** to identify risk patterns, experience gaps, and behavioral trends. + Develop executive-ready dashboards and reporting solutions that provide actionable insights across Transactions cross-functional team. + Partner cross-functionally with Product, Business Strategy, Design, and Engineering teams to translate ambiguous business problems into structured analytical solutions. + Contribute to and optimize lightweight **ETL processes** , ensuring high data quality, reliability, and governance standards. + Influence senior leaders through compelling storytelling grounded in data. + Raise the analytical bar across the organization by mentoring analysts and defining best practices in data governance, documentation, and experimentation. ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Vectorize all the things! 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