Specialist, Measurement

Pearson; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson in the United States seeks a Specialist, Measurement within the Psychometric and Research Services group. You will support psychometricians with data analysis, develop quality control, and work with large datasets. The role requires Python and other languages, experience in educational assessment, and the ability to mentor colleagues.

Travel up to 10% may be required. You will lead data analyses, coordinate across projects, and help implement robust processing workflows to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with data analysis leadership experience.
• Experience with large-scale data processing.
• Experience in educational assessment 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 and large datasets containing one million records or more.
• Develop and maintain code, templates, and configurations for psychometric software (WINSTEPS, MULTILOG).
• Coordinate data analysis and transfers across projects and teams.
• Improve data processing workflows and resolve issues to 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 results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Travel approximately 5–10%.

Skills

Python

R

SAS

Java

C#

Statistical analysis

Data processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s or Doctoral degree in data-related field

Tools

WINSTEPS

MULTILOG

SQL databases

Job description

The Specialist, Measurement position described here is part of the Pearson Psychometric and Research Services group, which is part of the US School Assessment group and larger Assessment and Qualifications team. Pearson research scientists provide the full range of psychometric support to state and national customers, develop innovative techniques and processes, and conduct cutting-edge research studies.

Pearson Specialists provide data analysis support to Psychometricians to deliver large-scale custom assessment programs. Our Statistical Analysts are strong problem solvers who can leverage and extend existing analysis procedures to perform analysis tasks, are well-organized, and display the ability to collaborate. We are looking for candidates with strong technical and data analysis skills who are able to handle ambiguity and are looking for a challenge.

What You’ll Do

General Duties and 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%

What You Bring

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with experience as a lead data analysis consultant, or a master’s or doctoral degree with data processing experience.
• Experience in statistical analysis, programming, and large-scale data processing.
• Experience working 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.

Software Development and Programming

• Experience leading data analysis projects and serving as a technical resource.
• Experience managing the software development lifecycle, including development, testing, validation, and implementation.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and at least one additional programming language, such as R, SAS, Java, or C#.
• Experience developing quality control processes and troubleshooting or debugging complex programs.
• Ability to improve code, streamline workflows, and train or mentor technical team members.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with psychometric principles, including item response theory, test equating, scaling, linking, and standard-setting.
• Experience supporting statistical analyses for large-scale testing programs and validating results.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to mentor colleagues, document processes, improve workflows, and adapt to changing needs.

Why Join Pearson?

At Pearson, you’ll contribute to assessment programs that help educators and institutions make informed decisions about learning and student achievement. You’ll work alongside experienced psychometricians, research scientists, and technical professionals to solve complex analytical challenges, improve data processing practices, and support the delivery of reliable, high-quality assessment results.

Compensation at Pearson

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York State, New York City, Vermont, Washington State, and Washington DC laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $100,000 - $120,000.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

Applications will be accepted through Friday, Oct 30, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

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Job: Research, Efficacy, and Psychometrics

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 26423