R&D Business Requirements Analyst Intern

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor is seeking an R&D Business Requirements Analyst Intern to join our Farming Solutions & Digital organization. You will learn to create documentation, wireframes, and persona work products while collaborating with domain experts across software, data science, and engineering teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a relevant bachelor’s or AA credential, have a 3.0+ GPA, and can communicate effectively to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or AA certificate program in a relevant field.
• GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Strong requirements gathering and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication in small to mid-size groups.
• Willingness to learn and ask questions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the R&D platform team to create project and process documentation – revising/templates/artifacts for various audiences.
• Develop methods to communicate complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Create high-level system wireframes, interview users, map processes, and develop personas to clarify digital ecosystem requirements.
• Drive the creation of project specifications with software engineering, data science, and data engineering teams.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Problem solving

Communication

Relationship building

Public speaking

Negotiation

Prioritization

Quick learner

Inquisitive

Breeding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or AA certificate (CS/IT/AgSc/Marketing/Comms/BA)

Ag science / marketing / communications / business analyst emphasis

Minimum GPA 3.0

Job description

Join Vylor-Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we're advancing agriculture through breakthrough science - combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science.

Vylor is seeking a R&D Business Requirements Analyst Intern to join our fast-paced Farming Solutions & Digital organization that uses leading edge technologies and design practices to accelerate Corteva Agriscience Research & Development (R&D). As a R&D Business Requirements Analyst intern you must be passionate and curious about technology and the desire to succeed. You will have a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and expand your knowledge of digital solutions. You must have a strong drive for excellence, excel in using creative approaches to solving complex problems, and possess an innovative mindset.

Responsibilities - What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the R&D platform team to create project and process documentation – revising, renewing or writing templates, artifacts and/or presentations for a variety of audiences
• Develop methods and/or artifacts to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences in a clear and concise manner
• Create high-level system wireframes, interview users, create process flow maps, and develop personas to provide clarity on overall digital ecosystem requirements and connections
• Drive the creation of comprehensive project component specifications in partnership with domain and/or project analyst for a Software Engineering, Data Science, and Data Engineering development team

Qualifications

Qualifications - What You'll Bring:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program or AA certification in computer science, information technology, ag science, marketing, communications, business analyst emphasis or related field
• Comfort with the unknown, asking questions, and being inquisitive
• Ability to dive in, position yourself for success by building relationships, learning quickly, and trying new things
• Possess excellent requirements gathering and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• A confident speaker; able to articulate messages well in small to medium size groups
• Ability to handle conflict and approach negotiations in a diplomatic but confident manner
• Experience prioritizing and breaking down complex requests into small chunks
• Knowledge of plant breeding/ag industry encouraged
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.