Lead Psychometrics Data Analyst

Pearson; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement in the US. The role supports psychometricians by providing data analysis, QA, and code maintenance for large-scale assessments. You will work with WINSTEPS, MULTILOG, and various datasets, collaborating across projects, and mentoring colleagues.

Strong programming in Python and other languages (R/SAS/Java/C#) plus experience in educational assessment is preferred. Travel 5–10% and full-time employment in a dynamic Pearson team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience as a lead data analysis consultant, or a master’s or doctoral degree with data processing experience.

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

Data analysis

R

SAS

Java

C#

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s or Doctoral degree

Tools

WINSTEPS

MULTILOG

SQL

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement in the US. The role supports psychometricians by providing data analysis, QA, and code maintenance for large-scale assessments. You will work with WINSTEPS, MULTILOG, and various datasets, collaborating across projects, and mentoring colleagues.

Strong programming in Python and other languages (R/SAS/Java/C#) plus experience in educational assessment is preferred. Travel 5–10% and full-time employment in a dynamic Pearson team.