Remote Assessment Implementation Lead (Content & AI)

TrulyHired; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist to drive end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K-12 statewide assessments.

This role serves as a primary client-facing leader for content development; translates standards and blueprints into high-quality item/test specifications; and coordinates cross-functional work with Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in educational testing and assessment with client-facing leadership.
• Experience in item/test development for statewide K-12 assessments.
• Knowledge of psychometric principles.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and evidence-based practices for statewide assessments.
• Serve as primary client-facing content development contact and educator committee meetings.
• Translate standards and blueprints into actionable item and test specifications; secure client approvals.
• Partner with Psychometrics on blueprint setup, test construction, data reviews, and standard setting inputs.
• Create, monitor and update labor and non-salary forecasts for programs; participate in forecast and finance reconciliation meetings.
• Lead scope discussions with content development vendors; initiate SOWs and coordinate escalations as needed.
• Maintain and approve content development schedules; manage change control and document updates in agreed tools.
• Identify and log project-specific risks; develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Troubleshoot item/test development issues; lead sustainable corrective actions to protect quality and timelines.
• Create and execute communication plans for consistent, transparent updates to customers.
• Facilitate customer review meetings on milestones and deliverables; establish and track customer satisfaction measures.
• Coordinate staffing with Content leadership; provide performance feedback and coaching to team members and vendor partners.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to support development, review, and enhancement of assessment content.

Skills

Client-facing leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Vendor management

Adaptability with enterprise systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist to drive end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K-12 statewide assessments.

This role serves as a primary client-facing leader for content development; translates standards and blueprints into high-quality item/test specifications; and coordinates cross-functional work with Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance.