Lead Psychometrics Data Analyst

Pearson; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson in Nashville is seeking a Specialist, Measurement to provide data analysis support for psychometricians and deliver large-scale assessment programs. You will troubleshoot, develop quality controls, and work with very large datasets while collaborating across teams.

The role requires advanced Python and other programming language skills, experience with statistical analysis, and the ability to mentor colleagues. Travel 5–10% and a full-time schedule are expected.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain psychometric programs and statistical analysis processes.
• Develop and monitor quality control processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability.
• Work with diverse data structures, databases, and large datasets (one million+ records).
• Develop and maintain code, templates, and configurations for psychometric software (WINSTEPS, MULTILOG).
• Coordinate data analysis and data transfers across 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

Lead data analysis

Problem solving

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + data processing experience

Tools

Python

R

SAS

Java

C#

Job description

Pearson in Nashville is seeking a Specialist, Measurement to provide data analysis support for psychometricians and deliver large-scale assessment programs. You will troubleshoot, develop quality controls, and work with very large datasets while collaborating across teams.

The role requires advanced Python and other programming language skills, experience with statistical analysis, and the ability to mentor colleagues. Travel 5–10% and a full-time schedule are expected.