(USA) Principal, Data Analyst

Position Summary...The (USA) Principal, Data Analyst leads advanced data initiatives by translating complex business challenges into actionable insights through rigorous analysis and strategic data management. This role drives the identification and integration of high-quality data sources, develops effective visualization solutions, and mentors team members to enhance analytical capabilities. By aligning data strategies with organizational objectives, the Principal Analyst ensures measurable business impact and supports decision-making processes. The position requires expertise in data quality, exploratory analysis, and communication to influence stakeholders and foster continuous improvement across multiple business domains. About the team: The InfoSec Business Engagement & Communications team integrates cybersecurity, data, strategy, and collaboration to enhance Walmart’s security posture. The team transforms complex security data into actionable insights, supporting portfolio management, analytics, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. By partnering across Information Security, Technology, and business units, the team drives data-informed decisions, strengthens cybersecurity culture, and improves operational effectiveness. Focused on continuous improvement, the team leverages advanced analytics and visualization tools to influence strategy and enable timely, informed leadership decisions. This collaborative environment fosters problem-solving with large datasets to build a secure, resilient, and data-driven future. What you'll do 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 progress of data-driven initiatives. Identify, assess, and validate data sources ensuring data quality and relevance for business needs. Translate business requirements into data strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Develop and implement data visualization frameworks to communicate insights clearly to stakeholders. Mentor team members on analytics methods, data quality standards, and visualization best practices. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive data integration, management, and advanced analytics projects. What you'll bring Extensive experience in data analysis, data visualization, and exploratory data analysis using tools such as AI, Power BI and Tableau. Strong knowledge of data strategy, data quality management, and data architecture to ensure data is fit for purpose. Proficiency in statistical techniques and advanced analytics to derive actionable business insights. Ability to translate complex business requirements into effective data-driven solutions aligned with organizational goals. Expertise in mentoring and guiding team members on analytics methods, tools, and best practices. Familiarity with Agile methodology and automation to enhance data processes and project delivery. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. For Information About Benefits And Eligibility, See One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Stock 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 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) Primary Location 805 Se Moberly Ln., Bentonville, AR 72712, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart