Measurement Scientist, Psychometrics

Pearson; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician to lead psychometric activities within educational measurement and assessment programs. The role involves applying advanced methodologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust measurement and reporting.

The candidate will conduct analyses, support item calibration, and help design field tests while leveraging AI-enabled tools to drive efficiency and innovation in assessment development.

Qualifications

• PhD in educational measurement or related field from a recognized institution.
• Experience with psychometric issues in operational assessment programs.
• Ability to learn and apply AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychometric support across programs and projects.
• Conduct item calibration, linking, and equating analyses.
• Develop linear test forms and field test plans.
• Prepare reports for dissemination to clients or stakeholders.

Skills

Classical test theory

Item response theory

Test equating

Standard setting

Scaling and linking

AI-enabled tools

SAS

R

Python

WINSTEPS

IRTPro

Education

Doctoral degree in educational measurement or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Python

WINSTEPS

IRTPro

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician to lead psychometric activities within educational measurement and assessment programs. The role involves applying advanced methodologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure robust measurement and reporting.

The candidate will conduct analyses, support item calibration, and help design field tests while leveraging AI-enabled tools to drive efficiency and innovation in assessment development.