Psychometrician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise the design, development, and upkeep of extensive licensure and certification assessments.

• Collaborate with licensure and certification clients to assess testing program requirements and targeted outcomes.

• Determine how DRC’s psychometric solutions align with clients’ program objectives.

• Ensure that psychometric practices are uniformly applied and documented according to industry standards.

• Confirm that quality assurance criteria, project timelines, and deadlines are adhered to.

• Manage client relationships and scopes of work throughout the various phases of assessment development.

• Conduct and supervise item and test analyses, test equating, standard setting, score reporting, and the creation of technical reports.

• Collaborate with clients on reliability and validity studies, as well as other psychometric initiatives.

• Facilitate meetings with subject matter experts and examination committees.

• Represent DRC at industry conferences and deliver presentations tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Assist in developing psychometric content for RFP submissions.

• Contribute actively to DRC’s licensure and certification team.

• Support other special projects or teams as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s Degree is required, along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in the psychometric, measurement, analytics, or high-stakes testing sectors is required.

• A Ph.D. in educational measurement, psychological measurement, evaluation, assessment, or a related field with a focus on psychometrics is preferred.

• Experience in developing and scoring certification examinations in the healthcare sector is preferred.

• Proven experience in managing client relationships for large-scale assessments.

• Previous experience in conducting standard settings.

• Prior experience in executing job analyses.

• Proficient in working with complex data structures and capable of manipulating and summarizing large datasets.

• Solid understanding of statistical theory, particularly regarding Rasch models, many-facet Rasch, research methodologies, and applied measurement.

• Demonstrated capability to lead both internal and external teams, as well as complex projects.

• Proven ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, along with strong relationship-building abilities.

• Capacity to simplify intricate information and convey it to a diverse range of audiences.

• Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Winsteps, or other IRT software) is required.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with staff at all organizational levels.

• Punctuality and reliability in reporting to work as scheduled.

• Ability to work under supervision and accept constructive feedback.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to engage effectively and work respectfully with diverse teams.

• Capability to maintain high performance during increased workloads.

• Proficient in setting and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to manage multiple job responsibilities concurrently.

• Capacity 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 daily.

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.