Remote Measurement Scientist – Psychometrics

Pearson

Salem (OR)

Remote

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Pearson in the United States is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician to advance measurement science across educational assessments. The role requires a Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a closely related field, deep expertise in classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and experience with SAS, R, Python, WINSTEPS or IRTPro.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a closely related field from a nationally recognized institution.
Relevant professional experience in psychometrics and operational assessment programs.

Responsibilities

Applies psychometric methodologies including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and standard setting across new and complex operational testing contexts.
Experience with statistical software packages and programming languages commonly employed in psychometric and measurement research (e.g., SAS, R, Python, WINSTEPS, IRTPro) to address novel challenges in operational assessment programs or research initiatives.
Demonstrates openness to learning and applying AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and innovation.
Provides full range of psychometric support on development, and documentation of new and existing processes across programs and projects.
Conducts analyses for item calibration, linking, equating under the guidance or senior psychometricians. Develops linear test forms and designs field test plans.