Measurement Data Analyst - Psychometrics & Large Datasets

Pearson; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement to support psychometricians in delivering large-scale assessment programs. You will analyze data, develop quality controls, and collaborate across teams handling complex datasets and diverse data structures.

The role requires strong Python skills, experience with statistical analysis, and the ability to mentor colleagues. Travel about 5–10% is expected; the position is full-time in the U.S. education assessment division.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree with lead data analysis experience, or master/doctoral with data processing experience.
• Experience in statistical analysis, programming, and large-scale data processing.
• Experience 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.
• Experience leading data analysis projects and serving as a technical resource.
• Experience managing the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, validation, and implementation.
• Proficiency in Python and at least one other programming language (R/SAS/Java/C#).
• Experience developing quality control processes and troubleshooting complex programs.
• Ability to improve code and train technical team members.
• Familiarity with psychometric principles (IRT, equating, scaling, linking).

Aufgaben

• Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain psychometric programs and analyses.
• Develop and monitor quality control processes to ensure accurate data.
• Work with diverse data structures and large datasets (1M+ records).
• Develop and maintain code/templates for psychometric software (WINSTEPS, MULTILOG).
• Coordinate data analysis and data transfers across projects and teams.
• Improve data processing workflows and resolve issues.
• Lead or support data analysis for standard-setting and data reviews.
• Train and mentor colleagues on programming and data processing.
• Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support project planning, resource coordination, and process documentation.
• Travel approximately 5–10%

Kenntnisse

Python

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Mentoring

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree with lead data analysis experience

Master’s or doctoral degree with data processing experience

Tools

WINSTEPS

MULTILOG

R

SAS

Java

C#

Jobbeschreibung

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement to support psychometricians in delivering large-scale assessment programs. You will analyze data, develop quality controls, and collaborate across teams handling complex datasets and diverse data structures.

The role requires strong Python skills, experience with statistical analysis, and the ability to mentor colleagues. Travel about 5–10% is expected; the position is full-time in the U.S. education assessment division.