Remote Sensing Crop Forecast Analyst

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS); Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) seeks a specialist to analyze satellite imagery and GIS data to assess crop conditions globally. You will plan and execute data collection on world production, apply agronomic models, and forecast yields while evaluating economic policy impacts.

You will prepare complex analytical reports, briefings, and publications, contributing to production estimates and strategic assessments. US citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in remote sensing techniques and ADP technology.
• Experience with world production of assigned commodities, including agronomy, soil science, crop modeling, crop management, geography, weather effects, and calendars.
• Experience with non-survey methods of production forecasting, including trend analysis and yield modeling.
• Experience with conducting research and gathering documentation to compile comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Uses satellite imagery and GIS for crop condition assessment.
• Plans and carries out data collection on world production of assigned commodities.
• Analyzes agronomic factors affecting crop yields and effects of policies on production.
• Certifies production estimates for USDA databases.
• Prepares analytical reports and briefings based on study findings.

Skills

Remote sensing

GIS

Data analysis

Crop modeling

Yield forecasting

Economic analysis

Tools

Image processing

Automated data processing (ADP)

Job description

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) seeks a specialist to analyze satellite imagery and GIS data to assess crop conditions globally. You will plan and execute data collection on world production, apply agronomic models, and forecast yields while evaluating economic policy impacts.

You will prepare complex analytical reports, briefings, and publications, contributing to production estimates and strategic assessments. US citizenship and security clearance are required.