Are you an analytical professional with a background in digital agriculture who excels at uncovering data-driven insights from complex spatial and operational farm datasets? Do you possess the unique combination of agronomic knowledge, GIS expertise, and technical data processing skills required to translate raw field data into clean, visual stories that demonstrate the real-world value of precision agriculture? As Cerebral Staffing , we are seeking an Agronomy Analytics Specialist to join our team supporting our client, John Deere , in Johnston, IA (with hybrid or fully remote options available). Whether you hold a Master's degree in Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, or Geospatial Analytics paired with hands-on experience in agricultural data, we want to hear from you. Agronomy Analytics Specialist - John Deere (Johnston, IA / Remote) This is a long-term, highly stable 1+ year contract opportunity paying up to $46/hr , including 2 weeks of PTO .

This position offers flexibility:

candidates can work onsite/hybrid out of Johnston, IA or Cary, NC , or work 100% remote (must operate within 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time and travel to Des Moines 1-2 times per year). In this role, you will analyze large-scale agricultural datasets from connected machines, field trials, remote sensing platforms, and environmental sources to quantify the agronomic value of John Deere's advanced technologies.

Position Details & Compensation Pay Rate:

Up to $46/hr (W2) .

Location:

Hybrid in Johnston, IA or Cary, NC — OR 100% Fully Remote (Central Time Zone hours required; 1-2 annual trips to Des Moines, IA).

Duration:

1+ Years (Providing solid contract stability).

Benefits:

2 Weeks PTO , Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k, and Referral Bonuses.

Visa Sponsorship:

Not available now or in the near future for this position.

Core Responsibilities End-to-End Analytical Projects:

Manage data projects from initial scoping to execution, including spatial processing, statistical modeling, data visualization, and interpretation.

Multisource Agricultural Data Analytics:

Process and analyze machine operational data (planters, sprayers, combines), geospatial data (soil maps, satellite imagery), and environmental inputs (weather, scouting, yield maps).

Technical Communication & Slide Deck Assembly:

Synthesize complex spatial and agronomic analyses into professional, easy-to-understand PowerPoint slide decks, visual summaries, and executive PDFs for marketing and product strategy teams.

Quantifying Technology Value:

Extract actionable insights that demonstrate the measurable value and efficiency gains of precision equipment technologies for internal teams, dealers, and growers.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills The Ideal Blend:

Must possess a true combination of Agronomy knowledge + Geospatial Analytics (pure agronomists without analytics skills or pure GIS analysts without agricultural data experience will not be considered).

Required Software Tools:

ArcGIS Pro , QGIS , R

•, and Databricks

•.

Education:

Master's degree (M.S.) in Precision Agriculture, Agronomy, Spatial Analytics, Agricultural Engineering, or related fields preferred (PhD considered if paired with practical industry/field experience).

Communication & Presentation Design:

Exceptional written communication with a demonstrated ability to package complex analytical findings into executive-ready presentation decks and summary reports. Preferred Technical Skills Experience with John Deere Operations Center , Python, Tableau, or Power

BI. APPLY NOW

to leverage cutting-edge ag analytics, communicate precision farming insights, and advance your career with John Deere!

Pay:

Up to $46.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person