The annual salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $180,000.00
Employment
full time
Employer job description
From Walmart's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
Position Summary...
What you'll do...
Role summary:
As a Principal Data Analyst at Walmart, you will lead the formulation and resolution of complex business problems through advanced data analytics and strategic insights. This role requires expertise in data sourcing, quality management, and visualization to deliver actionable recommendations that drive business value. You will collaborate across multiple domains, mentor team members, and influence stakeholders by translating data into clear, impactful narratives.
Your leadership will support continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring data-driven decisions align with organizational objectives and enhance overall performance.
About the team:
The Workforce Intelligence & Insights team is Walmart’s enterprise People Analytics group, supporting workforce decisions for over 2.1 million associates globally. The team addresses key questions in hiring, development, workforce planning, retention, total rewards, and organizational effectiveness. By leveraging advanced analytics, AI, labor market intelligence, and strong business partnerships, the team enables leaders to understand their workforce and make informed decisions.
Collaborating closely with business partners, the team transforms data into actionable insights that shape the future of work at Walmart, ensuring associates remain central to every decision.
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 fitness for purpose.
Translate business requirements into data strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Develop and deliver compelling data visualizations and insights to influence stakeholders and support decision-making.
Mentor team members on analytical methods, data quality standards, and visualization best practices.
Lead data quality management efforts and monitor operational performance to enhance business outcomes.
What you'll bring:
Extensive experience in data analysis, data visualization, and exploratory data analysis using tools such as Power BI and Python.
Strong knowledge of data strategy, data quality management, and enterprise data architecture principles.
Proficiency in data engineering and data management within agile methodologies.
Ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable data solutions and measurable outcomes.
Demonstrated expertise in identifying data sources, performing quality checks, and ensuring data fit for purpose.
Proven leadership skills in mentoring team members and driving cross-functional collaboration.
Excellent communication skills to present insights and influence stakeholders effectively.
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 https://one.walmart.com/notices.
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.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
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.
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Minimum Qualifications...
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)
Primary Location...
806 Excellence Dr, Bentonville, AR 72716, 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.
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