Senior Assessment Content & Implementation Lead

Pearson; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Content Implementation to lead end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessments. You will collaborate across Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance, guiding content development and ensuring quality across paper and online modalities.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, operational excellence, and strategic use of AI to enhance content while meeting security and accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in educational testing and assessment, including client-facing work.
• Demonstrated expertise in item and test development for statewide K–12 assessments.
• Knowledge of psychometric principles relevant to development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and evidence-based practices for statewide assessments.
• Serve as primary client-facing content development contact and educator committee liaison.
• Translate standards into actionable item/test specifications and secure client approvals.

Skills

Item development

Test development

Client facing

Cross-functional leadership

Psychometrics

Education assessment

Financial planning

Travel willingness

AI in assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Content Implementation to lead end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessments. You will collaborate across Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance, guiding content development and ensuring quality across paper and online modalities.

The role emphasizes client-facing leadership, operational excellence, and strategic use of AI to enhance content while meeting security and accessibility