Senior Psychometrician & Measurement Scientist

Pearson; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson seeks a Specialist, Psychometrician to advance measurement science within its educational assessment programs. You will engage in psychometric analyses and collaborate across teams to apply standard-setting and linking methodologies.

The role requires deep expertise in classical test theory, item response theory, and modern AI-enabled tools, with strong communication to client groups and advisory committees. Based in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational measurement or closely related field.
• Experience with psychometric methods in operational assessment programs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct item calibration, linking, and equating analyses under guidance.
• Develop linear test forms and design field test plans.
• Provide full range of psychometric support across programs and projects.

Skills

Psychometrics expertise

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled tools

Education

Doctoral degree in educational measurement or related field

Tools

SAS

R

Python

WINSTEPS

IRTPro

Job description

Pearson seeks a Specialist, Psychometrician to advance measurement science within its educational assessment programs. You will engage in psychometric analyses and collaborate across teams to apply standard-setting and linking methodologies.

The role requires deep expertise in classical test theory, item response theory, and modern AI-enabled tools, with strong communication to client groups and advisory committees. Based in Des Moines, IA.