Field Operations Specialist - AgOutcomes

Iowa Soybean Association; Ankeny, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Onsite Fitness Center

401(k) with generous match

Job summary

Iowa Soybean Association is seeking a Field Operations Specialist in Ankeny, IA to support enrollment in the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund. The role involves data collection, field boundary processing, and QA/QC on farmer data while delivering agronomic guidance to participating farmers.

The position emphasizes collaboration, strong farmer relationships, and ability to interpret the outcomes-based payment structure and model estimates for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Midwest cropping systems and conservation practices.
• Capable of working in a team environment while achieving project deliverables.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process data and field boundaries from farmers seeking enrollment.
• Verify and validate climate-smart practice adoption for contract and payment terms.
• Provide agronomy and conservation advice to enrolled farmers and help interpret payment structures.
• Perform QA/QC on all data provided by farmers.
• Maintain knowledge of the Soil & Water Outcomes Fund.
• Demonstrate proactive farmer engagement and strong relationships.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Farmer engagement

Data QA/QC

Communication

Team work

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in agronomy or related field

Job description

OBJECTIVE: The Field Operations Specialist position provides critical services to the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund team. This position works with staff and farmers on Soil and Water Outcomes Fund enrollment, provides quality control of incoming farmer data and conducts field compliance checks during peak seasons. Additionally, this position provides conservation and agronomic advice to enrolled farmers and maintains excellent customer relationships with farmers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Collect and process agricultural management practice data and field boundaries from farmers seeking to enroll in the Soil and Water Outcomes Fund.
• Perform verification and validation of climate-smart practice adoption used to determine farmer compliance with contract and payment terms.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Soil & Water Outcomes Fund.
• Help farmers interpret and understand the outcomes-based payment structure and estimate payments based on models.
• Provide technical assistance for agronomy and conservation practice implementation, either directly or through intermediaries such as certified crop advisors or agronomy advisors.
• Perform QA/QC on all data provided by farmers.
• Analyze and interpret outcomes data received from third parties.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to farmer engagement.

COMPETENCIES

• Deep working knowledge of agricultural cropping systems and conservation practices
• Demonstrated initiative, assertiveness, and ability to drive results
• Establishing and building relationships
• Communicating effectively
• Task management and organization

LOCATION

This position is based in our Ankeny, Iowa office.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• This position has no supervisory responsibility.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, agricultural engineering, biological sciences, or other agricultural related fields.
• Strong understanding of Midwest cropping systems and conservation practices.
• Capable of working in a team environment while working independently to achieve specific project deliverables.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Onsite Fitness Center and golf simulator
• Cellphone and Wellness reimbursement
• 401(k) with generous company match

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.