Remote Psychometrics Specialist

Pearson; Northern (KY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician for remote work in the United States. The role emphasizes educational measurement, advanced psychometrics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include applying CTT/IRT, helping with test development and documentation, item calibration, and reporting on research findings. A doctoral degree and strong programming skills are required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a closely related field from a nationally recognized institution of higher education
• Relevant professional experience, preferably encompassing the full range of psychometric issues encountered in operational assessment programs

Responsibilities

• Applies psychometric methodologies (CTT, IRT, equating, scaling) to new operational testing contexts.
• Supports development and documentation of new and existing psychometric processes.
• Conducts item calibration, linking, and equating under guidance, and designs field test plans.
• Provides full psychometric support across programs and projects.
• Develops linear test forms and field test designs.
• Supports operational research studies and writes detailed specifications and reports.
• Keeps abreast of national trends in education for operational assessment.
• Upholds Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
• Strongly communicates and represents the psychometrics team in cross-functional settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Cross-functional representation

Client relations

Education

Doctoral degree in educational measurement

Tools

SAS

R

Python

WINSTEPS

IRTPro

Job description

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician for remote work in the United States. The role emphasizes educational measurement, advanced psychometrics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include applying CTT/IRT, helping with test development and documentation, item calibration, and reporting on research findings. A doctoral degree and strong programming skills are required.