Specialist, Psychometrician

Pearson; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a Specialist, Psychometrician to lead high-level psychometric work across assessment programs. The role emphasizes advancing measurement quality, item calibration, linking, and equating within operational testing contexts.

The candidate will apply classical test theory, IRT, and standard setting, while leveraging SAS, R, Python, WINSTEPS, and IRTPro to solve novel measurement challenges. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational measurement or related field.
• Experience across the full range of psychometric issues in operational assessment programs.
• Proficient in applying CTT, IRT, test equating, scaling/linking, and standard setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychometric support across development projects and document processes.
• Conduct item calibration analyses and assist with linking and equating.
• Develop linear test forms and field test plans under guidance of senior psychometricians.
• Support operational research studies and document detailed specifications.
• Communicate complex methods to diverse audiences and client committees.

Skills

Classical test theory

Item response theory

Test equating

Scaling & linking

Standard setting

Item calibration

Field test design

Communication

AI-enabled tooling

Education

Doctoral degree in educational measurement

Tools

SAS

R

Python

WINSTEPS

IRTPro

Job description

Specialist, Psychometrician, this role aligns to industry-level titles such as Psychometrician, Measurement Specialist or Research Scientist.

Education and Work Experience

• Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a closely related field from a nationally recognized institution of higher education
• Relevant professional experience, preferably encompassing the full range of psychometric issues encountered in operational assessment programs

Technical Psychometric Expertise

• Applies, and supports solutions for, psychometric methodologies—including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and standard setting—across new and complex operational testing contexts.
• Experience with statistical software packages and programming languages commonly employed in psychometric and measurement research (e.g., SAS, R, Python, WINSTEPS, IRTPro) to address novel challenges in operational assessment programs or research initiatives.
• Demonstrates openness to learning and applying AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and innovation.
• Provides full range of psychometric support on development, and documentation of new and existing processes across programs and projects.
• Conducts analyses for item calibration, linking, equating under the guidance or senior psychometricians. Develops linear test forms and designs field test plans.

Thought Leadership and Research

• Supports operational research studies and development of detailed research and analysis specifications and authors formal reports for written or oral dissemination.
• Aware of national trends in education for operational assessment programs.
• Upholds and promotes the principles outlined in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing .

Communication Skills and Client Relationships

• Strong oral, written, and business communication skills.
• Supports effectively tailoring technical presentations for diverse audiences, including client groups and technical advisory committees.
• Represents the Psychometrics effectively in cross-functional settings.

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