Lead Specialist, Psychometrician

Lead Specialist, Psychometrician This role aligns to industry-level titles such as Psychometrician, Measurement Specialist or Research Scientist. Education and Work Experience Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a closely related field from a nationally recognized institution of higher education A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience, preferably encompassing the full range of psychometric issues encountered in operational assessment programs Technical Psychometric Expertise Applies, designs solutions for, and mentors others in psychometric methodologies—including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and standard setting—across new and complex operational testing contexts. Utilizes and consults on statistical software packages and programming languages commonly employed in psychometric and measurement research (e.g., SAS, R, Python, WINSTEPS, IRTPro) to address novel challenges in operational assessment programs or research initiatives. Experience leveraging AI‑assisted tools to accelerate workflow exploration, prototyping, innovation, or analytical processes. Provides guidance on, develops, and documents new and existing processes across programs and projects. Scaling and Equating: Possesses working knowledge of common scaling and equating designs sufficient to design approaches, execute and author technical documentation. Test Construction: Experience developing linear test forms and designing field test plans. Computer Adaptive Testing: Experience establishing CAT programs, conducting simulations, and evaluating results. Thought Leadership and Research Provides internal and external thought leadership in educational measurement and assessment. Designs research studies and develops detailed research and analysis specifications. Coordinates study resources; prepares study documentation; and authors formal reports for written or oral dissemination. Identifies and interprets the implications of national trends in education for operational assessment programs, research projects, and clients. Proposes sound measurement plans and offers strategic client guidance informed by these trends. Upholds and promotes the principles outlined in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing. Communication Skills and Client Relationships Demonstrates strong oral, written, and business communication skills required to function effectively in a leadership role with internal and external stakeholders and to engage with national measurement experts. Clearly articulates how state and national educational policy and context influence operational assessment work. Effectively tailors technical presentations for diverse audiences, including client groups and technical advisory committees. Builds and maintains strong client relationships and is recognized as a trusted partner. Represents the Psychometrics effectively in cross‑functional settings. Serves as the primary point of contact for Psychometrics for multiple testing programs or research initiatives. Working Location and Travel Willingness to travel as required. Compensation at Pearson 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 $155,000 - $165,000. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here. Equal Opportunity & Accommodations Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E‑Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pearson