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Clinical Data Analyst roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in the healthcare and life sciences space. Employers filing LCAs with the Department of Labor frequently list this title, and the role's direct tie to a quantitative degree field makes STEM OPT extension eligibility straightforward for most graduates.
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Data Analysis Manager - Office of the Chief Data Officer, Central Analytics and Reporting
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.
Join the Analytics & Transformation team and help shape the future of data management at Capital One. You’ll sit at the heart of our enterprise-wide data strategy, partnering with Data Managers, Product Managers, Engineers, Risk Managers, Business Analysts, and executives to define, standardize, and deliver the metrics that measure the health of our data. You’ll turn data risk metrics into insights and action, evolve our measurement capabilities as policies and business needs change, and serve as a strategic thought partner to stakeholders and senior leadership.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
- Drive current and future strategy by leveraging your analytical skills
- Assist with building and using models to test and validate data
- Work with vast amounts of data in new and evolving environments
- Be a part of growing and developing our brand in new and emerging markets
- Leverage analytics to create a customer experience above our peers
- Lead a team of talented junior analysts on an exciting professional journey while mentoring them and elevating their careers
- Be a part of the full life cycle of projects and see end results
- Collaborate across business units
- Work with top talent in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment where analytics and good data are a top priority
What You’ll Do:
- Partner across LOBs to define, standardize, and publish enterprise data risk metrics.
- Build and evolve dashboards and data products that provide visibility into data management and governance.
- Monitor metrics, identify emerging risks and trends, and generate actionable insights for leaders.
- Translate evolving data policies and requirements into meaningful metrics and monitoring.
- Use AI to automate and transform how we create, manage, and consume data risk metrics.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Present insights and recommendations to VP+ leaders and executives across Capital One.
- Challenge the status quo and help shape the long-term strategy for data management.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Your work will directly influence how Capital One measures and improves the health of its data. You’ll gain broad executive visibility, deliver measurable impact on critical risk outcomes, and become a key thought leader in making our data well-managed and easy to govern.
On any given day you will be:
- Mining data to arrive at specific and crucial information for the organization
- Identifying and implementing process, data, and reporting improvements for the organization
- Working with large and complex databases containing millions to billions of records
- Improving operational efficiencies and effectiveness
- Conducting analysis to evaluate processes and tests
- Extracting and analyzing data to gauge product offerings
- Consulting on the design and implementation of new production and data storage systems
- Developing and implementing strategic tests of products, initiatives and marketing materials
An ideal candidate will be on the leading edge of Analytical technology with a passion for the newest and most innovative tools. Possessing strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are also important. This position will be in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams. This role will have a strong Business Intelligence component and those with a BI background are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 6 years of experience performing data analytics, or
- Master’s Degree plus at least 4 years of experience performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date.
- At least 4 years of experience performing professional data analysis work
- At least 4 years of experience performing programming
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline
- At least 7 years of professional data analysis work experience
- At least 4 years of experience with Python, R, Spark or SQL
- At least 1 year of experience in people management
- At least 1 year of project management experience
- At least 1 year of experience in Tableau
- Proficient utilizing and developing within AWS service
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
COMPENSATION
- 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: $164,800 - $188,100 for Data Analysis Manager
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).
INTRODUCTION
Data Analysis Manager - Office of the Chief Data Officer, Central Analytics and Reporting
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.
Join the Analytics & Transformation team and help shape the future of data management at Capital One. You’ll sit at the heart of our enterprise-wide data strategy, partnering with Data Managers, Product Managers, Engineers, Risk Managers, Business Analysts, and executives to define, standardize, and deliver the metrics that measure the health of our data. You’ll turn data risk metrics into insights and action, evolve our measurement capabilities as policies and business needs change, and serve as a strategic thought partner to stakeholders and senior leadership.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you’ll do:
- Drive current and future strategy by leveraging your analytical skills
- Assist with building and using models to test and validate data
- Work with vast amounts of data in new and evolving environments
- Be a part of growing and developing our brand in new and emerging markets
- Leverage analytics to create a customer experience above our peers
- Lead a team of talented junior analysts on an exciting professional journey while mentoring them and elevating their careers
- Be a part of the full life cycle of projects and see end results
- Collaborate across business units
- Work with top talent in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment where analytics and good data are a top priority
What You’ll Do:
- Partner across LOBs to define, standardize, and publish enterprise data risk metrics.
- Build and evolve dashboards and data products that provide visibility into data management and governance.
- Monitor metrics, identify emerging risks and trends, and generate actionable insights for leaders.
- Translate evolving data policies and requirements into meaningful metrics and monitoring.
- Use AI to automate and transform how we create, manage, and consume data risk metrics.
- Lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority.
- Present insights and recommendations to VP+ leaders and executives across Capital One.
- Challenge the status quo and help shape the long-term strategy for data management.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
Your work will directly influence how Capital One measures and improves the health of its data. You’ll gain broad executive visibility, deliver measurable impact on critical risk outcomes, and become a key thought leader in making our data well-managed and easy to govern.
On any given day you will be:
- Mining data to arrive at specific and crucial information for the organization
- Identifying and implementing process, data, and reporting improvements for the organization
- Working with large and complex databases containing millions to billions of records
- Improving operational efficiencies and effectiveness
- Conducting analysis to evaluate processes and tests
- Extracting and analyzing data to gauge product offerings
- Consulting on the design and implementation of new production and data storage systems
- Developing and implementing strategic tests of products, initiatives and marketing materials
An ideal candidate will be on the leading edge of Analytical technology with a passion for the newest and most innovative tools. Possessing strong problem solving and conceptual thinking abilities in addition to communication, interpersonal and leadership skills are also important. This position will be in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you will be handling multiple concurrent projects while working independently and in teams. This role will have a strong Business Intelligence component and those with a BI background are strongly encouraged to apply.
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 6 years of experience performing data analytics, or
- Master’s Degree plus at least 4 years of experience performing data analytics with an expectation that required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date.
- At least 4 years of experience performing professional data analysis work
- At least 4 years of experience performing programming
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics discipline
- At least 7 years of professional data analysis work experience
- At least 4 years of experience with Python, R, Spark or SQL
- At least 1 year of experience in people management
- At least 1 year of project management experience
- At least 1 year of experience in Tableau
- Proficient utilizing and developing within AWS service
Capital One will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position.
COMPENSATION
- 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: $164,800 - $188,100 for Data Analysis Manager
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Clinical Data Analyst
Target employers with active LCA filings
Pharmaceutical companies, CROs like IQVIA and Covance, and health systems routinely sponsor clinical data roles. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm which employers have filed LCAs for this title before applying.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Clinical Data Analyst roles typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension under statistics, biostatistics, or computer science CIP codes. Verify your specific degree program appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List before assuming eligibility.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
STEM OPT extension applications must be filed at least 90 days before your current OPT expires. Missing this window forces a gap in work authorization. Start your STEM extension paperwork well before that deadline.
Highlight SAS and CDISC standards on your resume
Employers sponsoring clinical data roles under FDA-regulated environments expect SAS programming, CDISC CDASH, and SDTM mapping experience. These signal you can contribute immediately, which reduces employer hesitation around sponsorship timelines.
Address sponsorship directly in your cover letter
State your OPT status, your authorization end date, and that you qualify for a STEM extension upfront. Clarity removes ambiguity for hiring managers unfamiliar with the process and avoids late-stage rejections over visa concerns.
Focus on mid-size CROs and biotech firms
Large hospital systems often lack internal immigration infrastructure. Mid-size CROs and Series B or later biotech companies tend to have established sponsorship processes and dedicated legal counsel for work authorization cases.
Clinical Data Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Data Analyst role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. The STEM OPT extension applies when your underlying degree appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List. Clinical Data Analyst positions are typically supported by degrees in biostatistics, statistics, computer science, or data science, all of which are commonly listed. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What types of employers sponsor Clinical Data Analyst roles on OPT?
Contract research organizations, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device companies, and academic medical centers are the most active sponsors for this title. CROs in particular hire clinical data analysts at volume and have established legal infrastructure for OPT and H-1B visa transitions. You can browse verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate.
Can I work as a Clinical Data Analyst at a contract research organization while on OPT?
Yes, but the employment must be directly with the CRO, not through a third-party staffing agency placing you at a client site. OPT requires that your employer and your physical work location are consistent with your EAD. Staffing arrangements that classify you as an independent contractor are also not permitted under OPT.
How does the I-983 training plan requirement apply to Clinical Data Analyst roles on STEM OPT?
During the STEM OPT extension, your employer must sign an I-983 training plan documenting how the role develops your skills in a STEM field. For Clinical Data Analyst positions, this plan should cover specific learning objectives tied to data management, statistical analysis, or clinical systems. Your DSO must report your employment every six months using this form.
What happens to my OPT authorization if my employer loses my H-1B lottery application?
Your OPT and any STEM OPT extension you've already been granted remain valid through their original end dates regardless of the H-1B outcome. If you receive a cap-gap benefit because your H-1B was filed on time, your work authorization extends automatically through September 30 of that fiscal year, allowing you to continue working without interruption.