Remote Psychometrician & Measurement Scientist

Pearson; Dover (DE); Remote; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician to advance measurement science across educational assessments. You will apply classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and standard setting in diverse operational contexts.

Collaborating with senior psychometricians, you will conduct item calibration analyses, support development and documentation, and contribute to research studies and reports. Remote workplace with global teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in educational measurement or closely related field.
• Experience with psychometric methodologies in operational assessment programs.
• Understanding of standards for educational and psychological testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychometric support across development and documentation processes.
• Conduct item calibration, linking, and equating under guidance of senior psychometricians.
• Develop linear test forms and field test plans.
• Support research studies and disseminate findings.
• Communicate technical results to diverse stakeholders.

Skills

Classical test theory

Item response theory

Test equating

Scaling and linking

Standard setting

Education

Doctoral degree in educational measurement

Tools

SAS

R

Python

WINSTEPS

IRTPro

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician to advance measurement science across educational assessments. You will apply classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and standard setting in diverse operational contexts.

Collaborating with senior psychometricians, you will conduct item calibration analyses, support development and documentation, and contribute to research studies and reports. Remote workplace with global teams.