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# Data Scientist

- **Company:** CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- **Location:** Madison, WI, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Cloud Database, Data Files, Web Scraping, Database Development, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Software Organization, Data Processing, Scripting, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Api Design
- **Published:** July 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86855374/1

## About the Role

*No experience required.

 * 1 year of experience preferred
 * Experience with APIs, web scraping, SQL/no-SQL databases, and cloud-based data solutions preferred.
 * Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
 * Degree in a field of Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Analytics, or Data Science (e.g., Informatics, Data Science, Health Data Science) preferred.

## Description

As a Data Science Associate, you will:

This role constructs complex solutions that integrate data wrangling, visualization, and advanced modeling techniques into a seamless workflow using software development best practices in R, Python, or other scripting languages. They are comfortable working with APIs, web scraping, and SQL/no-SQL databases. They automate business workflows while integrating stochastic/numeric algorithms in the process.

Essential Job Functions

 * Expand Knowledge/Exposure: Develop service specific knowledge through greater exposure to peers, internal experts, clients, regular self-study, and formal training opportunities. Gain exposure to a variety of client situations to develop business skills. Retain knowledge gained and performance feedback provided to transfer into future work. Approach all problems and projects with a high level of professionalism, objectivity and an open mind to new ideas and solutions.
 * Data Analysis: Participate in the collection, analysis, and automated collection of data using a variety of data tools. Together with the Data Analytics team, support the building and implementing of models, algorithms, and simulations supporting solutions for external clients and internal projects. Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques.
 * Data Development: Working under the guidance of a variety of Data Analytics team members, gain exposure to developing custom data models and algorithms to apply to data sets. Gain experience with predictive and inferential analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques. Use existing processes and tools to monitor and analyze solution performance and accuracy, and communicate findings to team members and end users.
 * Collaboration: With specific direction, learn to work individually as well as in collaboration with others. Interaction with others will primarily be virtual with leadership and colleagues from other offices.


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