Research Statistician II

collegeboard; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

College Board is seeking a Research Statistician II to support the SAT Suite of Assessments through operational data and psychometric analyses. This production-oriented role emphasizes independent work, strong statistical programming, and timely delivery of reports.

Responsibilities span data extraction, item analysis, IRT, code development, and collaboration with cross-functional partners to improve workflows and reliability. Remote/hybrid options are available with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in statistics, mathematics, psychometrics, or related quantitative field.
• 5-7 years of experience in statistical programming, data analysis, or psychometric operations in production settings.
• Proficiency in Python and R; SAS a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with emphasis on Word and Excel.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to identify solutions, improve productivity, and accelerate work delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time-sensitive deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail with a track record of accurate work in high-stakes contexts.
• Experience with psychometrics, educational measurement, or standardized testing; familiarity with item analysis, calibration, and scaling.

Responsibilities

• Execute pretesting analyses for SAT Suite Administrations, including data extraction, classical item analysis and IRT.
• Develop, maintain, and update data management and statistical analysis code for operational processes.
• Partner with psychometricians and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of assessment data and reports.
• Represent SPAR's analytical work with accuracy and clarity in cross-functional discussions and project meetings.

Skills

Python

R

SAS

Excel

AI tools

Independent work

Attention to detail

Psychometrics

Office suite

Education

Statistics/Mathematics/Psychometrics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Statistician II College Board - Learning & Assessment

Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.

About the Team

The SAT Psychometrics, Analytics and Research (SPAR) team, as part of the larger Psychometrics group at College Board, supports more than seven million students a year as they prepare for a successful transition to college and career. SPAR partners closely with the College Readiness Assessments - primarily the SAT Suite of Assessments - to ensure operational excellence and best-in-class measurement solutions. Our work ensures that students, educators, and other stakeholders can trust the data that informs the most important decisions of their academic lives.

About the Opportunity

As a Research Statistician on the SPAR team, you will be a core contributor to the operational infrastructure that keeps the SAT Suite of Assessments running accurately and on schedule. This is a hands-on, production-oriented role that demands strong statistical programming skills, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to execute independently on time-sensitive work in a fast-moving environment.

Your primary work will span multiple critical operational pipelines. Each pipeline has defined deliverables, hard deadlines, and downstream dependencies - which means your ability to work independently, flag issues early, and move quickly through ambiguity matters as much as your technical skill. You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives and non-routine psychometric projects that strengthen the team's tools and capabilities over time.

This role is best suited for someone who takes ownership of their work- who initiates solutions rather than waiting to be guided, communicates proactively when conditions change, and holds themselves to a high standard of accuracy under time pressure.

In This Role, You Will

Operational Data and Psychometric Support (50%)

• Execute pretesting analyses for SAT Suite Administrations, including data extraction, classical item analysis and item response theory (IRT) analysis


• Execute psychometric maintenance analyses on the SAT Suite scores by a defined cycle, including data extraction, generation and QC of statistical reports


• Own compilation and quality control of assigned sections of client-facing technical analysis reports, ensuring review-ready accuracy for routine and ad hoc delivery to stakeholders


• Own compilation and quality control of assigned sections of client-facing technical analysis reports, ensuring review-ready accuracy for routine and ad hoc delivery to stakeholders

Process and Tool Development (30%)

• Independently develop, maintain, and update data management and statistical analysis code for operational processes


• Identify and implement improvements to existing operational workflows


• Contribute to the evaluation and adoption of Python-based solutions and other tools that improve team efficiency, scalability, and integration with organizational systems


• Maintain accurate and current documentation of processes, tools, and quality control findings to enhance team knowledge and operational continuity

Collaboration and Communication (20%)

• Partner with psychometricians, test development, technology, and other cross-functional teams to support accurate and timely delivery of assessment data and reports


• Represent SPAR's analytical work with accuracy and clarity in cross-functional discussions and project meetings


• Proactively manage work scope and status, identify blockers, and elevate issues in timely and appropriate manner

About You

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in statistics, mathematics, psychometrics, or a related quantitative field


• 5-7 years of relevant experience in statistical programming, data analysis, or psychometric operations in a production or operational setting


• Proficiency in Python and R required and SAS a plus - including independent development and maintenance of complex projects in those languages


• Experience with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) with an emphasis on MS Word and Excel


• Ability or willingness to leverage AI tools - including large language models, code generation assistants, and AI-enabled data workflows - to identify solution, improve productivity, and accelerate work delivery


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to manage time-sensitive deliverables with urgency and accuracy


• Strong attention to detail with a consistent record of delivering accurate, error-free work in high-stakes operational contexts with downstream dependencies


• Ability to identify and flag issues early in a workflow


• Experience with psychometrics, educational measurement, or the standardized testing industry required; familiarity with item analysis, calibration, and scalin