Lead Psychometric Data Analyst

Pearson; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement within the Psychometric and Research Services group to support large-scale assessment programs with data analysis and software development. You will troubleshoot psychometric processes, work with big datasets, and mentor teammates while using WINSTEPS and MULTILOG.

The role involves travel and collaboration with researchers. A BA/BS or higher in a quantitative field with experience in data analysis and programming in Python, R, SAS, Java, or C# is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with lead data analysis consulting experience.
• Master’s or doctoral degree with data processing experience.
• Experience in statistical analysis, programming, and large-scale data processing.
• Experience with large datasets and analytical code development/maintenance.
• Experience in project coordination, resource management, budgeting, and mentoring.
• Experience in educational assessment or testing preferred.

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#

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's or doctoral degree in data processing/related field

Tools

WINSTEPS

MULTILOG

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement within the Psychometric and Research Services group to support large-scale assessment programs with data analysis and software development. You will troubleshoot psychometric processes, work with big datasets, and mentor teammates while using WINSTEPS and MULTILOG.

The role involves travel and collaboration with researchers. A BA/BS or higher in a quantitative field with experience in data analysis and programming in Python, R, SAS, Java, or C# is