Psychometric Data Analysis Specialist

Pearson; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement to provide data analysis support to psychometricians for large-scale assessment programs. You will troubleshoot and enhance psychometric processes, develop QC procedures, and collaborate across projects using WINSTEPS and MULTILOG. Strong Python/R/SAS skills and mentoring abilities are required.

Ideal candidates have advanced degrees with data processing experience and a track record in educational assessment. Travel 5–10% is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Data analysis

Large-scale data processing

Project coordination

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Communication

Quality control

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree with data analysis experience

Master’s or Doctoral degree with data processing experience

Tools

WINSTEPS

MULTILOG

SQL databases

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Measurement to provide data analysis support to psychometricians for large-scale assessment programs. You will troubleshoot and enhance psychometric processes, develop QC procedures, and collaborate across projects using WINSTEPS and MULTILOG. Strong Python/R/SAS skills and mentoring abilities are required.

Ideal candidates have advanced degrees with data processing experience and a track record in educational assessment. Travel 5–10% is expected as needed.