Senior Psychometrics Data Analyst

Pearson; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson’s Specialist, Measurement position is part of the Psychometric and Research Services group within the US School Assessment team. The role provides data analysis support to Psychometricians for large-scale assessment programs and requires strong technical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities include developing QC processes, handling diverse data structures, maintaining psychometric software, and mentoring colleagues while traveling up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with experience as a lead data analysis consultant or a master’s/doctoral degree with data processing experience.
• Experience in statistical analysis, programming, and large-scale data processing.
• Experience with large datasets and developing or maintaining analytical code.
• Experience in project coordination, resource management, budgeting, and team training or mentoring.
• Experience in educational assessment or testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, debug, and maintain psychometric programs and statistical analysis processes.
• Develop and monitor quality control processes to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Work with diverse data structures, databases, and large datasets containing one million or more records.
• Develop and maintain code, templates, and configurations for psychometric software, such as WINSTEPS and MULTILOG.
• Coordinate data analysis and data transfers across multiple projects and teams.
• Improve data processing workflows, resolve issues, and streamline processes.
• Lead or support data analysis for standard-setting and data review meetings.
• Train and mentor colleagues on programming, data processing, troubleshooting, and quality control.
• Communicate technical information and analysis results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support project planning, resource coordination, and process documentation.
• Travel of approximately 5–10%

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Mentoring

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analysis or lead data analysis consulting

Master's or doctoral degree in data processing or related field

Tools

WINSTEPS

MULTILOG

Job description

Pearson’s Specialist, Measurement position is part of the Psychometric and Research Services group within the US School Assessment team. The role provides data analysis support to Psychometricians for large-scale assessment programs and requires strong technical and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities include developing QC processes, handling diverse data structures, maintaining psychometric software, and mentoring colleagues while traveling up to 10% of the time.