Highlights
Projects will involve operational datasets (from planters, sprayers, combines, etc), geospatial datasets such as soil maps and satellite imagery, and agronomic datasets including weather, soil, and scouting data. This individual will work with large agricultural datasets from connected equipment, field trials, remote sensing platforms, and environmental data sources to generate actionable insights for internal stakeholders, dealers, and customers.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Johnston, IA (Remote) |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $44–$46 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
| Website | http://www.sunrisesys.com/ |
Description
Job Title: Agronomy Analytics Specialist
Job ID: 26-04421
Location: Remote-Person can sit at either Cary, NC or Johnston, AI - but will consider fully remote.
Duration: 12 Months on W2 Contract
Job Description:
Job ID: 26-04421
Location: Remote-Person can sit at either Cary, NC or Johnston, AI - but will consider fully remote.
Duration: 12 Months on W2 Contract
Job Description:
- Person can sit at either JD Cary or JDF, but will consider fully remote. If remote, would need to be available roughly 8-5 Central time. Would also need to be able to travel to Des Moines 1 or 2 times pers year.
- We are specifically seeking someone who has worked with agricultural datasets.
- Geospatial Analytics background IN THE CONTEXT OF AGRICULTURE is important. We don't want candidates who are heavy in Geospatial Analytics, but without agricultural background. We are also not seeking a pure agronomist, without the analytics background. This is a good mixture of agronomy and geospatial analytics.
- We need someone with excellent verbal and written communication skills. This person will not just be doing the analytics, but needs to be able to communicate it through Power point slides or PDF summary. Needs to be able to put the material together in an easy to understand and professional way. They won't be presenting the material themselves, but will need to assemble it together.
- We are seeking a technically skilled individual to support data analytics and reporting for marketing initiatives focused on agronomic value of Client’s technologies. This individual will work with large agricultural datasets from connected equipment, field trials, remote sensing platforms, and environmental data sources to generate actionable insights for internal stakeholders, dealers, and customers.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing analytical projects from start to finish, including data processing, statistical analysis, visualization, interpretation, and communication of results. Projects will involve operational datasets (from planters, sprayers, combines, etc), geospatial datasets such as soil maps and satellite imagery, and agronomic datasets including weather, soil, and scouting data.
- This position requires someone who can quickly understand project objectives, develop an analytical approach, execute the work, and deliver well-supported recommendations and conclusions.
Technologies used:
Required:
- ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, R, Databricks
Nice to have:
- Client Operation Center, python, Tableau; Power BI
A Master's degree candidate is likely what you will want to target. A PhD could be qualified, but be wary of candidates without any practical experience.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $44.00-$46.00 per hour.
Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].
Benefits:
Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.
Contact:
Madhu Sudhan J: madhu.s@sunrisesys.com | 319-242-4032 | URL: www.sunrisesys.com
About Company
Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry. More than two and a half decades later, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the staffing industry. Combining our deep industry expertise, insights, and global resources, we have partnered with our clients to connect them with top professionals across several different industries.
We provide cost-effective Managed Staffing Solutions, Information Technology and Information Technology Consulting Services to several Fortune 500 companies and U.S. Government agencies. We provide our clients with flexible engagement models and customized products that are budget and time specific. Understanding the challenges that every business faces, we offer our services either on-site at the clients' site or from one of our globally distributed technology centers. Our onshore and offshore development capabilities ensure that we excel at meeting customer requirements every single time.
Our collective business experience spans over two and a half decades and ranges from:
- Business, management, and technical fields
- Information technology consulting and software solutions.
- Providing strategic support for the development and long-term growth of new business ventures across several industries including but not limited to; accounting, banking, finance, and recruitment.
- Motivating technology staff and establishing partnerships with Fortune 500 companies
Sunrise Systems has a vast range of competence in:
- Design, development, and support of cloud-based solutions from simple to highly complexed
- Database administration of multi-platform applications, complex databases, and web-based environments that include all aspects of installation, planning, maintenance, and monitoring.
- Data processing and data migration
- Application re-engineering and platform migration
- Working with the Information Systems and end-user communities at all levels to resolve issues and establish consensus.