Senior Data Analytics Specialist - Psychometrics

Pearson; Dover; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement within its Psychometric and Research Services group to provide data analysis support for large-scale assessment programs. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, programming, and data processing with exposure to WINSTEPS and MULTILOG.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field, have experience leading data analysis projects, and possess strong communication skills to present results to both technical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience as a lead data analysis consultant, or a master’s or doctoral degree with data processing experience.
• Experience in statistical analysis, programming, and large-scale data processing.
• Experience working with large datasets and developing or maintaining analytical code.
• Experience in project coordination, resource management, budgeting, and team training or mentoring.
• Experience in educational assessment or testing is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and at least one additional programming language, such as R, SAS, Java, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain psychometric programs and statistical analysis processes.
• Develop and monitor quality control processes to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Work with diverse data structures, databases, and large datasets containing one million or more records.
• Develop and maintain code, templates, and configurations for psychometric software, such as WINSTEPS and MULTILOG.
• Coordinate data analysis and data transfers across multiple projects and teams.
• Improve data processing workflows, resolve issues, and streamline processes.
• Lead or support data analysis for standard-setting and data review meetings.
• Train and mentor colleagues on programming, data processing, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Communicate technical information and analysis results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support project planning, resource coordination, and process documentation.
• Travel of approximately 5–10%

Skills

Python

R

SAS

Java

C#

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field

Tools

WINSTEPS

MULTILOG

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement within its Psychometric and Research Services group to provide data analysis support for large-scale assessment programs. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, programming, and data processing with exposure to WINSTEPS and MULTILOG.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or higher in a quantitative field, have experience leading data analysis projects, and possess strong communication skills to present results to both technical and