Remote Psychometrician: Measurement Scientist

Pearson; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician to advance measurement science in a remote work environment. The role emphasizes psychometric methods, development of new processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on assessment programs.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in educational measurement and bring experience with CTT/IRT, linking, equating, and standard setting, plus openness to AI-enabled tools for efficiency and innovation.

Qualifications

• PhD in educational measurement or closely related field.
• Experience with psychometric issues in operational programs.
• Willingness to learn and apply AI-enabled tools.

Responsibilities

• Provides full range of psychometric support across programs and projects.
• Conducts item calibration, linking and equating analyses under guidance.
• Supports operational research studies and reports for dissemination.

Skills

Communication skills

Client collaboration

Learning agility

Education

Doctoral degree in educational measurement

Tools

SAS

R

Python

WINSTEPS

IRTPro

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician to advance measurement science in a remote work environment. The role emphasizes psychometric methods, development of new processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on assessment programs.

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in educational measurement and bring experience with CTT/IRT, linking, equating, and standard setting, plus openness to AI-enabled tools for efficiency and innovation.