Psychometrician

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Job Summary:

The Psychometrician consults with clients to design, plan, conduct, and document test development practices that align with professional standards and industry best practices. The Psychometrician designs, conducts and documents analyses supporting test development and the interpretation and use of test scores.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Consult with client and effectively identify needs and describe solutions through clear and concise written and verbal communications
• Standardize, find efficiencies for, develop infrastructure in support of, and accurately scope exam development and maintenance activities, analyses, and security offerings for proposals and statements of work
• Support and review the products/deliverables of test development, maintenance, and security processes, including test design, job analysis, test content review and development, test form assembly, and standard setting
• Design, conduct, interpret, review, and ensure quality of completed work
• Clearly communicate the results of psychometric analyses to diverse audiences through written and oral reports
• Facilitate workshops (e.g., job analysis, standard setting)
• Identify and pursue opportunities to partner with clients on research, publications, or presentations
• Conduct or assist with validation studies (e.g., ad hoc research)

Competencies

• Excellent collaboration, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Excellent critical, strategic, analytical thinking, and problem resolution skills
• Excellent relationship-building and sales skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to lead, manage, and work effectively in a virtual environment
• Ability to work well in and across diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Azure products

Position Requirements

• PhD in a measurement related field required
• 3-5 years of experience working with internal and external clients, stakeholders, and policymakers, preferably in certification and licensure exam development
• Extensive knowledge and experience in measurement
• Up to 25% travel

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

1

If this sounds like your kind of workplace, we'd love to hear from you!

PhD in a measurement-related field, 3+ years client-facing measurement experience (3-5 preferred), extensive measurement knowledge, strong communication and analytical skills, and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Key Responsibilities

• consulting clients
• designing tests
• conducting analyses

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Azure

Job Details

• Category: Research and Development (R&D)
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Utah, United States
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Retirement plan

About Volarisgroup

Provides psychometric, test development, validation, and credential management services in a virtual office environment. — Industry: Research and Development