Job description

Title: Test Development Specialist

Location: Remote-US

Salary: $85K

About PSI

About the Role

The Test Development Specialist is responsible for the full cycle of development for Licensure Examinations which adhere to the requirements detailed in each client’s contract and industry practices. This position is client facing and includes content development and psychometric analysis responsibilities.

This is a full-time permanent role, with flexible hours around core office availability Monday to Friday. The role can be performed remotely, with occasional travel (up to 25%) required for meetings, events and workshops.

Role Responsibilities

• Performs assignments related to the construction, maintenance and validation of licensure and certification tests.
• Designs and conducts job analysis studies, including surveys and focus groups.
• Develops and updates test content specifications.
• Develops and reviews test items for written and/or performance exams.
• Facilitates item and exam development committee meetings and training sessions being conducted on-site or virtually.
• Conducts statistical analyses of items, constructs examinations, and evaluates exams post-launch.
• Facilitates standard setting workshops and studies.
• Conducts pre-equating or post-equating analyses as needed.
• Writes technical reports related to examination development, performance, and maintenance.
• Manages portfolio of client projects to ensure deliverables are completed according to quality standards and project timelines.
• Consults with clients regarding test development methods and best practices.
• Provides client-facing documentation to report activities related to test development and psychometric evaluation.
• Performs operational projects and research studies.
• Proposes and presents at professional conferences and conducts research for publications.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements

• Education to Master’s degree level (Ph.D. desirable) in I/O psychology, measurement, education or other assessment related area.
• 3 or more years’ experience in professional test development is ideal.
• Testing experience in Certification and/or Licensure industry preferred.
• Training and experience in the use of psychometrics preferred.
• Experience in managing multiple project assignments, timelines and deliverables desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAS, SPSS and/or SQL preferred.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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