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Role summary
The Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist role drives end-to-end item
and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessment programs. This
role serves as a primary client-facing leader for content development;
translates standards and blueprints into high-quality item/test specifications;
and coordinates cross-functional work with Psychometrics, Content, Publishing
Services, Program Delivery, and Finance. This role provides thought leadership
on assessment design, ensures operational excellence across paper and online
modalities, and helps deliver successful outcomes for programs.
Key responsibilities
Assessment leadership and client consulting
Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and
evidence-based practices for statewide assessments, including summative,
interim, and other assessment types.
Serve as a primary point of contact for client-facing content development
requirements and educator committee meetings.
Blueprinting, item/test specifications, and development
Translate standards and blueprints into actionable item and test
specifications; secure client approvals and maintain documentation.
Partner with Psychometrics on blueprint setup, test construction, data
reviews, and standard setting inputs.
Configure item bank metadata and test maps and oversee form assembly for
paper and online administrations.
Scope, financial management and schedules
Create, monitor and update labor and non-salary forecasts for programs;
participate in forecast and finance reconciliation meetings.
Lead scope discussions with content development vendors; initiate SOWs and
coordinate escalations as needed.
Maintain and approve content development schedules; manage change control and
document updates in agreed tools.
Risk and issue management
Identify and log project-specific risks; develop mitigation and contingency
plans.
Troubleshoot item/test development issues; lead sustainable corrective
actions to protect quality and timelines.
Communication and customer experience
Create and execute communication plans for consistent, transparent updates to
customers.
Facilitate customer review meetings on milestones and deliverables; establish
and track customer satisfaction measures.
Define escalation pathways and ensure timely resolution with clear,
documented communication.
Team leadership and collaboration
Coordinate staffing with Content leadership; provide performance feedback and
coaching to team members and vendor partners.
Foster a positive, cohesive team environment; model strong negotiation and
cross-functional collaboration.
AI Strategy and Management
Leverage AI-powered tools to support the development, review, and enhancement
of assessment content, ensuring outputs meet quality and accessibility
standards and comply with program-specific security and privacy
requirements.
Collaborate with team members to integrate AI-generated assets into
assessment workflows, providing feedback and editorial oversight, and
documenting provenance and approvals per established processes.
Stay current with emerging AI technologies relevant to educational content
creation and assessment; share practical guidance with the team and surface
tool recommendations for consideration.
Required qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in the educational testing and assessment industry,
including client-facing work and cross-functional team leadership.
Demonstrated expertise in item and test development for statewide K–12
assessments; experience across paper and online modalities.
Knowledge of psychometric principles relevant to development.
Experience with statewide assessments; classroom teaching experience valued.
Proficiency with project and financial planning.
Strong vendor management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
Adaptability with enterprise systems and tools.
Ability to travel throughout the year, with increased travel during summer
months.
AI Related Qualifications
Demonstrated excellence in AI-supported content development to leverage AI
effectively in asset creation within a managed, compliant workflow.
Experience or familiarity with prompting, refining, and evaluating AI-generated
content for educational assessments, including applying accessibility and bias
checks.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new AI tools and methodologies as they evolve.
Location - Remote (US)
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 $85,000 - $95,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and
information on benefits offered is here
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Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, Sept 8, 2026. This window may be
extended depending on business needs.
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