As an Advanced Associate Content Developer you will work collaboratively with a
team of talented Content Developers to create and maintain exam question
databases, edit exam questions, prepare and facilitate content development
meetings, prepare exams for publication, and support other projects. You will be
part of a high-caliber, team-oriented environment. The team will rely on you for
accuracy - efficiency with sustained detail-oriented tasks is required.
As a member of the Professional Certification Content Development team, you will
support in-person and virtual content development workshops with subject matter
experts (SMEs). You will assist with item bank maintenance and perform exam bank
account management. You will review exam questions authored by Subject Matter
Experts (SMEs) to ensure that they are grammatically correct and follow client
style guidelines. You will work with varied subject matter of differing
complexity. You will contribute to successful exam assembly, including
validation and completing quality control checks. Flexibility is essential when
responding to multiple work requests; the ability to work closely with a team to
prioritize work and meet deadlines is extremely desirable.
You will be expected to manage a workstream of overlapping projects and to
complete tasks accurately and on time. We will help you achieve your goals by
equipping you with training, resources, and a team approach to work
prioritization and problem-solving. You will adhere to a traditional daily
schedule but will also enjoy flexibility with core hours.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILTIES:
Use proprietary item/exam development and banking software to maintain and
manage test content (items) and associated elements throughout the
development lifecycle, maintaining accuracy, quality, validity, style guide
adherence, and Pearson standards.
Use proprietary item/exam development and banking software to maintain,
manage, and audit user accounts.
Perform various database maintenance, data entry, and referencing tasks in
proprietary item banking software.
Understand intellectual property confidentiality and security considerations
and abide by defined business practices to provide appropriate protection.
Partner with clients and cross-functional teams on multiple exam programs and
deliverables, monitoring scope and deadlines, and escalating risks as
needed.
Understand intellectual property confidentiality and security considerations
and abide by defined business practices to provide appropriate protection.
Adhere to project schedules and manage multiple project deliverables.
Review, edit, and manage exam content (questions), associated elements, and
materials for accuracy, quality, validity, as well as for adherence to
Pearson VUE and client standards.
Proofread content in various applications including Word, Excel, and
proprietary Pearson VUE systems
Co-facilitate item and exam development activities with clients and their
SMEs per contract and exam program needs.
Assist with preparation of workshop materials, including agendas, handouts
for SMEs, and workshop summary reports.
Assist exam development efforts, ensuring accuracy through established QC
processes and guidelines. Complete validation tasks, including verification
of data in spreadsheets.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree required
2+ years of professional office work experience preferred
Experience as content or test developer, related coursework, or other direct
applicable experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Passionate about quality and attention to detail (e.g., proofreading)
Ability to learn a variety of technical systems and applications
Initiative and the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting
priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word,
Sharepoint, OneDrive)
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate as part of a team
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a demanding, goal-oriented environment
Ability to work independently and remotely
Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities
Ability to maintain data confidentiality and security
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 $45,000 - $55,000.
This position is not bonus eligible, and information on benefits offered is here
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Applications will be accepted through Friday, Oct 2nd, 2026. This window may be
extended depending on business needs.
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