Data Science Associate

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

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.

The successful candidate will apply advanced analytics to generate data-driven insights, quantify the impacts of intervention strategies, evaluate system and market dynamics, and provide strategic guidance to utility and government clients. They will support research, evaluation, and planning efforts across a broad range of demand-side management (DSM) topics, including demand response, virtual power plants, distributed energy resources, renewable energy integration, data center electricity demand, decarbonization, energy efficiency, flexible load management, sustainability, retail rate design, and related policy and equity considerations.

Who We Are

Cadmus provides government, commercial, and other private organizations worldwide with technology-empowered advisory and implementation services. We help our clients achieve their goals and drive lasting, impactful change by leveraging transformative digital solutions and unparalleled expertise across domains.

At Cadmus, we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As a member of our team, you'll collaborate with leading experts to support our clients across the globe. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and ample opportunities for professional growth.

Join Cadmus. Together, we are strengthening society and the natural world. For more information, visit cadmusgroup.com.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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)

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $105,000. The actual salary will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: cadmusgroup.com.