Psychometrician

Professional Testing, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Fully paid time off during office closure

Company-sponsored Costco or Sam’s Club membership

Job summary

Professional Testing, Inc. is seeking a Psychometrician based in Denver, Colorado. The role involves psychometric and test development services for various clients. Applicants should have a Master's or preferred PhD in a measurement-related field and at least 3 years of experience in licensure or certification. Starting salary is $85,000 annually, negotiable based on qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program.

Qualifications

• Masters in measurement, statistics, or related field required.
• At least 3 years of experience, 5 preferred in licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychometric and test development services for certification clients.
• Facilitate psychometric meetings such as item writing and job/task analyses.
• Conduct statistical test reviews and reports.

Skills

Knowledge of Classical Test Theory

Knowledge of Item Response Theory

Ability to manage multiple projects

Ability to explain complex concepts

Experience with statistical software (SAS, SPSS, R)

Facilitating meetings

Education

Masters Degree in a measurement-related field

PhD in a measurement-related field

Tools

Statistical software (SAS, SPSS, R)

Item banking software systems

Job description

Professional Testing is a Psychometric Consulting Firm that develops, administers, and maintains licensure and certification examination programs in a wide range of industries. Our full range of services also includes program audits, accreditation preparation, policy development, recertification requirements, implementation of effective organizational and governance structures, and ethics and disciplinary procedures. Our team provides expertise in best practices for certification and program management. We have offices in Orlando, Florida, and Denver, Colorado.

Psychometrician

The responsibilities will be psychometric and test development services associated with our certification clients, including, but not limited to, program management, psychometric meeting facilitation (item writing, item review, job/task analyses, passing score standard meetings, etc.), statistical test reviews and reports, test scoring, item bank work, examination form creation, examination form publication, and report generation associated with examination programs. In addition, and as time permits, you will be encouraged to work with professional organizations (e.g., NCME, ATP, ICE).

Education and Experience

• Psychometrician requires a Masters Degree, but a PhD is preferred, in a measurement-related field
• Must have at least 3 years of experience, 5 years preferred, working in the licensure and/or certification field

Requirements

• Masters in measurement, statistics, or related field or Master’s in related field with demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining certification programs
• Experience working with credentialing programs, 5 years of experience is preferred
• Knowledge of both Classical Test Theory and Item Response Theory measurement models
• Knowledge of item banking software systems
• Knowledge of statistical software programs (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R)
• Knowledge of industry standards (e.g., NCCA, ANSI, CFP)
• Ability to explain complex measurement concepts using basic terminology
• Ability to travel between 20-30% of the time
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Verifiable or demonstrated experience facilitating in-person meetings

Other Requirements

• Personable
• Structured and organized work style
• IMPORTANT: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
• 401(k) Matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Perks and Culture

• Fully paid time off during our office closure at the end of the year to recharge with family and friends.
• Regular team-building activities and an annual holiday celebration.
• Sleek, professional office suite, with beautiful mountain views, designed for comfort and productivity.
• Enjoy fully stocked snacks and drinks, along with frequent catered lunches provided by the company.
• Company-sponsored Costco or Sam’s Club membership for your personal use, after your first 90 days.

Pay starting at $85,000 per year for entry-level, but based on qualifications and experience, the salary is negotiable

In accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, employees accrue paid sick leave at a rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year. We offer a Comprehensive PTO Bank that meets or exceeds Colorado HFWA requirements, which may be used for vacation, personal time, or sick leave at their discretion.

This position participates in the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, providing paid leave for qualifying family and medical events.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by Colorado or federal law.