Senior Implementation Lead Education Assessments (Remote)

Pearson; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist to lead end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessment programs. You will be a primary client-facing content leader, translating standards into item specifications and coordinating cross-functional work with Psychometrics, Content, and Program Delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in educational testing, strong project and financial planning skills, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in educational testing/assessment, including client-facing work and cross-functional leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in item and test development for statewide K–12 assessments; experience across paper and online modalities.
• Knowledge of psychometric principles relevant to development.
• Experience with statewide assessments; classroom teaching experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and evidence-based practices for statewide assessments, including summative, interim, and other assessment types.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client-facing content development requirements and educator committee meetings.
• Translate standards and blueprints into actionable item and test specifications; secure client approvals and maintain documentation.
• Partner with Psychometrics on blueprint setup, test construction, data reviews, and standard setting inputs.
• Configure item bank metadata and test maps and oversee form assembly for paper and online administrations.
• Create, monitor and update labor and non-salary forecasts for programs; participate in forecast and finance reconciliation meetings.
• Lead scope discussions with content development vendors; initiate SOWs and coordinate escalations as needed.
• Maintain and approve content development schedules; manage change control and document updates in agreed tools.
• Identify and log project-specific risks; develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Troubleshoot item/test development issues; lead sustainable corrective actions to protect quality and timelines.
• Create and execute communication plans for consistent, transparent updates to customers.
• Facilitate customer review meetings on milestones and deliverables; establish and track customer satisfaction measures.
• Define escalation pathways and ensure timely resolution with clear, documented communication.
• Coordinate staffing with Content leadership; provide performance feedback and coaching to team members and vendor partners.
• Foster a positive, cohesive team environment; model strong negotiation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to support development, review, and enhancement of assessment content; ensure quality and security compliance.
• Collaborate to integrate AI-generated assets into assessment workflows, with provenance and approvals.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and share practical guidance with the team.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Adaptability

Travel-ready

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Project management tools

Financial planning software

Job description

Pearson is seeking an Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist to lead end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessment programs. You will be a primary client-facing content leader, translating standards into item specifications and coordinating cross-functional work with Psychometrics, Content, and Program Delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in educational testing, strong project and financial planning skills, and the ability to travel.