Assessment Developer (Psychometrics & Assessment)

Professional Testing, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid time off during office closure

Paid observed holidays

Regular team-building activities

Company-sponsored Costco or Sam’s Club membership

Job summary

A psychometric consulting firm is looking for a Test/Assessment Developer to manage test development and item banks for various certification programs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience, preferably in education. Key responsibilities include facilitating item reviews, creating examination materials, and performing data analysis. The company offers fully paid time off, holidays, and team-building activities. Candidates must have great attention to detail and communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in the licensure/certification field or strong preference for current or former teachers.
• Ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Perform test development activities for certification and licensure programs.
• Manage item banks, including entering and editing test items.
• Create online surveys and summarize survey results.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Advanced Word skills

Advanced Adobe Illustrator Skills

Exceptional written communication

Exceptional oral communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Education

Four-year university degree (Bachelor's)

Job description

Title: Test/Assessment Developer (Psychometrics & Assessment)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $50,000 – 55,000 Annually (Starting pay contingent on experience and qualifications)

About Professional Testing

Professional Testing is a Psychometric Consulting Firm that develops, administers, and maintains licensure and certification examination programs in a wide range of industries. Our full range of services also includes program audits, accreditation preparation, policy development, recertification requirements, implementation of effective organizational and governance structure, and ethics and disciplinary procedures. Our team provides expertise in best certification practices and program management. We have offices in Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado.

The work environment is a professional office setting with a small number of employees and with very little walk-in traffic. Professional Testing, Inc. is a private test development company that provides licensure and certification examinations for state and local government and national certification boards. Many of the examination programs are “high-stakes” examinations, meaning that candidates must pass them in order to obtain work in their chosen field. As a result, a high level of security must be maintained in our offices.

Test Developer

Professional Testing is seeking an individual to apply for the role of a Test Developer. This person will perform test development activities for certification and licensure programs, including managing the item writing process with subject matter experts, conducting item writing orientation, facilitating item review, and facilitating form review. This person will manage item banks, including entering and editing test items, creating examination forms, and publishing examination forms. They will create online surveys for job analyses and other research activities, and summarize survey results for presentations. They will perform test item and exam form analyses. Additionally, they will be responsible for synthesizing complex test development activities into concise meeting summaries and technical reports.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate item and form review
• Update and maintain item banks
• Create and publish examinations
• Create, edit, and format high-quality vector graphics and diagrams for examination items using Adobe Illustrator to ensure visual clarity and standardization.
• Perform quality assurance activities for exam forms, reports, and other project materials
• Assist with face-to-face client workshops
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and clients
• Write technical reports and meeting summaries
• Build online surveys
• Analyze, manipulate, and interpret statistical dataOccasional travel

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

• Four-year university degree (Bachelor’s) required.
• At least 3 years of experience in the licensure/certification field OR strong preference for current or former teachers

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills; ability to learn new software quickly.
• Advanced Adobe Illustrator Skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• High attention to detail, ability to work autonomously, self-motivation, and ability to prioritize tasks from multiple supervisors.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to maintaining high-security standards.

Perks and Culture

• Fully paid time off during our office closure at the end of the year to recharge with family and friends.
• Paid observed holidays
• Regular team-building activities and an annual holiday celebration.
• Sleek, professional office suite
• Company-sponsored Costco or Sam’s Club membership for your personal use, after your first 90 days.

Disclosures

• Testing, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.
• This employer participates in E-Verify. Florida law requires certain employers to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
• Due to the high-stakes nature of our work, candidates will be subject to a pre-hire background check.
• This organization does not use any AI-automated ranking system when selecting applicants.