Measurement Research Associate – Psychometrician

Stellenbeschreibung:

Oversee the design, development and maintenance of large-scale licensure and certification assessments
Work with licensure and certification clients to determine testing program needs and desired outcomes
Identify how DRC’s psychometric solutions match clients’ program needs
Ensure psychometric practices are implemented and documented consistently to meet industry standards
Ensure quality assurance criteria, project schedules and deadlines are met
Manage licensure and certification client relationships and scopes of work across assessment development phases
Conduct or oversee item and test analyses, test equating, standard setting, score reporting and technical reports
Partner with clients on reliability and validity studies and other psychometric activities
Facilitate meetings with subject matter experts and examination committees
Represent DRC at industry conferences and prepare and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences
Assist with licensure and certification psychometric content for RFP responses
Contribute to DRC’s licensure and certification team
Assist with other special projects or teams as needed
No direct reports

Requirements

Master’s Degree required with a minimum of 3 years related experience
3+ years of experience in the psychometric, measurement, analytics or high-stakes testing industry required
Ph.D. in educational measurement, psychological measurement, evaluation, assessment or a related field with an emphasis on psychometrics preferred
Experience in the development and scoring of examinations for certification in the healthcare field preferred
Experience managing client relations for large-scale assessments
Previous experience conducting standard settings
Previous experience conducting job analyses
Experience working with complex data structures and manipulating and summarizing large quantities of data
Working knowledge of statistical theory with an emphasis on Rasch models, many-facet Rasch, research methodologies, and applied measurement
Proven ability to lead internal and external teams and complex projects
Demonstrated ability to work successfully at both a strategic and tactical level
Exemplary oral and written communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to simplify complex information and communicate to a wide range of audiences
Knowledge and demonstrated use of statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Winsteps or other IRT software) required
Proven interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with staff at all organizational levels
Prompt attendance when scheduled
Ability to work under supervision and accept feedback
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work respectfully with diverse work groups
Ability to perform well during increased workload
Ability to set and meet deadlines
Ability to manage multiple job functions simultaneously
Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hours
Ability to use a computer monitor, keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in psychometric practices, including test development, scoring, and analysis, while effectively managing client relationships and ensuring adherence to industry standards. Proficient in statistical software and capable of simplifying complex data for diverse audiences.