Psychometrician

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with client and effectively identify needs and describe solutions through clear and concise written and verbal communications
• Standardize, find efficiencies for, develop infrastructure in support of, and accurately scope exam development and maintenance activities, analyses, and security offerings for proposals and statements of work
• Support and review the products/deliverables of test development, maintenance, and security processes, including test design, job analysis, test content review and development, test form assembly, and standard setting
• Design, conduct, interpret, review, and ensure quality of completed work
• Clearly communicate the results of psychometric analyses to diverse audiences through written and oral reports
• Facilitate workshops (e.g., job analysis, standard setting)
• Identify and pursue opportunities to partner with clients on research, publications, or presentations
• Conduct or assist with validation studies (e.g., ad hoc research)

Competencies

• Excellent collaboration, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Excellent critical, strategic, analytical thinking, and problem resolution skills
• Excellent relationship-building and sales skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead, manage, and work effectively in a virtual environment
• Ability to work well in and across diverse and multi-disciplinary teams

Position Requirements

• PhD in a measurement related field required
• 3-5 years of experience working with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and policymakers, preferably in certification and licensure exam development
• Extensive knowledge and experience in measurement
• Up to 25% travel