Language Testing Analyst

Air Education and Training Command; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Education and Training Command seeks candidates with a Bachelor's degree in education or related field and specialized experience in tests, measurement, and ESL/EFL instruction. The role requires instructional design and materials development expertise and strong writing skills.

The position also calls for knowledge of testing programs, item analysis, and statistical interpretation, plus the ability to clearly communicate in writing and speech within a federal framework.

Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge of test and measurement theories, principles, practices, and techniques.
• Specialized knowledge of ESL/EFL instruction, instructional design, and materials development.
• Skill in writing and analyzing test items, applying current testing theory and complying with guidelines.
• Ability to conduct, interpret, and evaluate statistical analyses and testing programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Note: Specific responsibilities are described in the KSAs and qualification sections; responsibilities include evaluation of KSAs and appropriate design and development of testing programs.

Skills

Test and measurement knowledge

ESL/EFL instruction knowledge

Item writing and analysis

Statistical analysis interpretation

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or subject-matter field

Tools

Testing program management

Job description

In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirement and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1701, General Education and Training series.

Basic Requirement or Individual Occupational Requirement

A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Combination of Experience and Education

courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

AND In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of current test and measurement theories, principles, practices, and techniques, to include those relating to proficiency, performance, achievement, and diagnostic testing; and knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of English-as-a-Second-Language and English-as-a-Foreign-Language instruction, instructional design, and materials development.

Federal Time‑in‑Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time‑in‑grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time‑in‑grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time‑in‑grade requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Specialized knowledge of current test and measurement theories, principles, practices, and techniques, to include those relating to proficiency, performance, achievement, and diagnostic testing.
2. Specialized knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of ESL/EFL instruction, instructional design, and materials development. Specialized knowledge of the English language and American culture.
3. Skill in writing and analyzing test items, applying current testing theory and complying with organizational guidelines. Skill in maintaining, managing, and adapting testing programs to ensure their academic integrity and compliance with administrative and security requirements.
4. Ability to conduct, interpret, and evaluate statistical analyses and special testing programs and projects. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to work harmoniously with personnel within the organization and outside of it.
6. Knowledge of software programming languages sufficient to analyze testing application software requirements and develop supportable recommendations for enhancement.

Part‑time or Unpaid Experience

Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

Volunteer Work Experience

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.