Farm Automation Strategy Senior Advisor

Lindahl Reed LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 235,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance (basic)

Disability insurance (LTD/STD)

Flexible Spending Account

Professional development

Other benefits

Job summary

Lindahl Reed is seeking a Senior Advisor for Farm Automation to support USDA in Washington, D.C. The role advises the Executive Director of the Office of the Chief Scientist on automation in agriculture and provides strategic research support within the ORESS framework.

The candidate should have extensive experience in agricultural R&D and automation, with a background in life sciences or engineering, and possess strong communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15–20 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Advanced degree in life sciences or engineering discipline.
• Experience advising senior-level officials and coordinating research programs.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Executive Director of the OCS on research for automation in agriculture.
• Provide research, analytical and strategic planning support to the Chief Scientist’s office.
• Develop high-level product specifications and oversee capability development.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Written/verbal communication

Report writing

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Proof-reading

Education

Master’s degree in biotechnology

Master’s degree in chemistry

Master’s degree in agricultural sciences

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Lindahl Reed is seeking a Senior Advisor for Farm Automation to support USDA in Washington, D.C. The role advises the Executive Director of the Office of the Chief Scientist on automation in agriculture and provides strategic research support within the ORESS framework.

The candidate should have extensive experience in agricultural R&D and automation, with a background in life sciences or engineering, and possess strong communication and reporting skills.