DSST - Technical Writing

About Us

Prometric is a leading provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions to many of the world’s most recognized licensing and certification organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies. We support more than 7 million test takers annually at our testing locations in 180 countries around the world. With over three decades of experience working with clients of all sizes across a multitude of industry sectors, our mission is to design and deliver the highest quality and most innovative testing solutions anytime, anywhere.

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) – DSST Exam Development

Remote | Contract | October 2025 – November 2026
Prometric, a global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions. We are developing high-quality multiple-choice items for college/university-level DANTES Subject Standardized Tests examinations (DSST). We are seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to assist in the creation and review of test questions across a range of academic and professional disciplines.

• Work closely with Prometric’s test development team to ensure the content accuracy, relevance, and quality of DSST test items.
• Develop and review multiple-choice test items aligned with exam specifications.
• Ensure content accuracy, clarity, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Participate in virtual meetings and provide feedback to Prometric’s test developers.
• Maintain high standards of academic rigor and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
• College or university teaching experience in the subject area within the past 3 years.
• Access to current foundational text and/or resource materials (VitalSource and/or college/university library).
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines consistently.

Requirements

We are currently seeking SMEs with in-depth knowledge in at least one of the following subject areas:

• Ethics & Society
• Business Mathematics
• Criminal Justice
• Environmental Science
• Fundamentals of College Algebra
• Fundamentals of Counseling
• Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
• Lifespan Developmental Psychology
• Principles of Finance
• Principles of Statistics
• Technical Writing
• American Government and Politics
• Analyzing and Interpreting English Literature
• English Composition

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review multiple-choice test items aligned with exam specifications.
• Ensure content accuracy, clarity, and alignment with learning objectives.
• Participate in virtual meetings and provide feedback to Prometric’s test developers.
• Maintain high standards of academic rigor and meet deadlines.