Psychometrician

Prometric; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled psychometrician to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will apply psychometric theories and models to enhance test development and provide technical consultation to clients. You will engage in a variety of responsibilities, including conducting statistical analyses, developing psychometric structures for exams, and ensuring adherence to industry standards. This position offers a competitive salary range, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of educational measurement. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to ensuring a fair testing experience for all candidates.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Psychometrics required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Experience in statistical analysis and psychometric methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide test development consultation and quality analysis.
• Develop psychometric structures and perform various analyses.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Psychometric Expertise

Client Communication

Knowledge in Statistics

Advanced Statistics Learning

Education

Master’s Degree in Psychometrics

Ph.D. in Psychometrics

Tools

SAS

R

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

BILOG-MG

WINSTEPS

flexMIRT

Job description

Prometric is currently seeking a psychometrician to be a part of our growing team. The psychometrician will apply appropriate psychometric theories and models in support for test development, as well as work directly with clients to provide test-related technical consultation.

In this role you are responsible for applying appropriate psychometric theories and models to support the valid interpretation of test results, ensure that all test assembly and scoring activities are implemented in a manner that adheres to industry standards, as well as work directly with clients to provide test-related technical consultation. This position ranges from 90k-110k.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Prometric (www.prometric.com) is a trusted test development and delivery provider to more than 300 organizations worldwide. Prometric serves as an industry gatekeeper, ensuring that people legitimately earn the credentials they seek to achieve, and thereby guaranteeing a fair testing experience for all who come through our doors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide test development consultation and test result/quality analysis based on test theory and psychometrics to Japanese clients. Psychometrician will also write reports for these analyses and conduct explanation and Q&A session with clients.
2. Provide support to Japan test development team regarding item development based on test theory and psychometrics.
3. Develop psychometric structure for various exams; perform data collection design, item analysis, IRT calibration, equating, linking and scaling, scoring, standard setting, generating technical reports, and quality control.
4. Perform customized psychometric analysis including differential item functioning, item and model fit, dimensionality check and forensic data analysis.
5. Experience with CTT and IRT psychometric methodologies.
6. Use SAS or R to:
1. Retrieve, clean, manage and parse data from the database.
2. Run routine and non-routine analyses for scoring and statistical reporting.
3. Generate reports, tables and figures.
4. Perform quality assurance analysis.
5. Document all engaged psychometric and test development processes and create memoranda and technical reports.
6. Provide support to global psychometric team conducting analysis and reporting on international clients.
7. Provide guidance and technical advice to test development staff, proposal writing staff, and account managers with appropriate and feasible solutions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

1. Master’s Degree in Psychometrics or Educational Measurement required; Ph.D. in Psychometrics, Educational and/or Psychological Measurement preferred.
2. Business level Japanese (reading academic papers and joining meeting with the global team).

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. Experience on conducting statistical analysis and using its result for decision making.
2. Demonstrable knowledge of psychometric expertise in classical and IRT test theories and their applications.
3. Capable to communicate with clients and answer questions.
4. Knowledge in statistics, and willing to learn advanced statistics or related field.
5. Familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. Especially using statistical functions in Excel.
6. Familiarity and proficiency with IRT software such as BILOG-MG, WINSTEPS or flexMIRT preferred.
7. Experience in using SAS or R to clean, manage, and parse data. Generate reports, tables and figures preferred.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. N/A

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting