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# Data Science Associate

- **Company:** Cadmus
- **Location:** Pierre, SD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $105,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Python (Programming Language), Regression Analysis, Power BI, Standard Sql, Stata, Web Applications, Flask (Web Framework), Streamlit Framework
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3C27A4762DA345A296CFD80740481822/job/

## About the Role

Cadmus is looking for an analytical individual with strong critical thinking, research, technical, and communication skills who works well both independently and collaboratively. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver, comfortable working closely with clients and internal teams to find the right solution. They will have consulting experience, preferably in the energy industry, and a demonstrated ability to manage analytical tasks and projects from start to finish., * MA/MS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other related quantitative fields with 6-8 years relevant professional experience, OR BA/BS in relevant field with 8-10 years of relevant professional experience

 * Experience with data transformation and statistical software programming in R, Python, or Stata
 * Demonstrated experience deploying interactive web apps and data visualizations with the use of R-Shiny (or other platforms, such as Flask, DASH, Power BI or Streamlit)
 * Experience with databases and SQL
 * Demonstrated experience with inferential statistics, specifically sampling and research design, statistical analysis, and regression analysis
 * Excellent written and verbal communications skills
 * Desire to grow professionally and take on challenging work assignments
 * Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word and Excel
 * Familiarity with or work experience in the energy sector and/or utility industry
 * Applied research design experience in professional setting (e.g., consulting)

## Description

* Lead research design, data collection, data analysis, modeling tool development, and reporting tasks in support of client consulting engagements
 * Apply statistical and econometric data analysis methods, synthesize and interpret results to assess program and policy impacts, and identify meaningful conclusions and recommendations
 * Clearly and professionally communicate methods, findings, data sources, and analytical results in technical reports, presentations, dashboards, and data visualizations for a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
 * Manage consulting projects, which may include:
 * Working collaboratively with project team members and clients to accomplish project goals
 * Providing clear and consistent communication
 * Managing project budgets, invoicing, project planning, staff and resource management
 * Ensuring all deliverables meet Cadmus quality standards, are error-free, on time, and exceed client expectations
 * Provide mentorship and technical support to junior staff
 * Nurture and build client relationships by providing proactive, clear, and consistent communication on project activities, status, findings, challenges, or concerns
 * Identify and develop business development opportunities to expand work with existing clients and advance new work by supporting or leading proposal development