Psychometrician

Job summary
Psychometrician position at Pearson in Dover, Delaware, United StatesKnowledge of testing industry and development process requiredConducts item analysis, equating, standard setting, and other psychometric activities
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Manipulate and validate data files• Develop scoring methods for tests• Analyze test and item-level results• Equating, linking, and scaling of tests• Ensure item pools meet program needs• Ensure accuracy of tests and test analyses• Produce technical documentation and reports• Perform initial psychometric program review• Develop test design and pretest strategy• Interact with clients on various topics
Requirements
• Knowledge of testing industry and test development process• Familiarity with research methods and measurement theory• Experience in item and test analysis• Ability to manipulate and validate data files• Strong technical writing and documentation skills• Excellent communication and presentation skills• Proficiency in statistical analysis software• Master's degree in psychometrics or related field• Experience in computer-based testing• Publication record in industry journals
Key Skills Needed
• Knowledge of testing industry and development process• Familiarity with research methods and measurement theory• Experience in item and test analysis• Technical writing and documentation skills• Communication and presentation skills• Statistical analysis software proficiency• Experience in computer-based testing• Publication record in industry journals