Psychometrician

• Will this position have direct reports? : No
• Salary : $$120,000 USD Annually - $$140,000 USD Annually

Job Description

About ETS:

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

The Psychometrician plans, coordinates and conducts the statistical work required for score reporting and data interpretation for multiple basic programs and/or segments of complex testing programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct the statistical work required for score reporting and data interpretation for multiple basic programs and/or segments of complex testing programs.
• Develop score interpretation materials and testing program publications. Conduct and report on complex research. Work independently on most phases of statistical analysis. May provide guidance to less experienced psychometricians.
• Complete statistical and research plans and review results for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Independently identify program, research and measurement-related problems and opportunities and their psychometric implications.
• Initiate discussions of the potential effects of changes in programs with appropriate staff; work to develop and implement long range goals and plans for programs.
• Assume primary responsibilities for designing, developing, and documenting technical and operating procedures and statistical guidelines for assigned programs.
• Prepare statistical reports for testing programs.
• Accountable for basic equating decisions; contribute to complex equating decisions.
• Participate in planning, testing, and implementing GENASYS; lead relevant aspects of the test creation process, such as item evaluation.
• May design, program, document, and implement medium-sized special purpose statistical and reporting systems.

Propose, design, execute, and report on medium and large research projects.

• Respond to requests for data and data interpretation from ETS officers, clients, and users.
• Conduct seminars on psychometric issues for staff, test committees, clients, and policy boards.
• Coach and mentor staff, as appropriate
• Serve as a resource to Clients (Internal and External)
• Participate in interviewing and training staff.
• Respond to requests for data and data interpretation from clients and users.
• Make professional contributions through publications, research reports, seminars, and participation in professional organizations.
• Contribute to research, development, and evaluation of new testing modes, item types, psychometric methods, and technology.
• Proactively work toward shorter cycle time, reduced costs, greater customer satisfaction, and quality maintenance.
• Participate in test creation teams.
• Identify process, product, and service improvements; areas for cost reduction; and ways to meet business goals.
• Responsible for assigned projects, including preparation of planning memorandum, monitoring expenses, delegating work, monitoring and reviewing work delegated, and coordination of work schedules and progress toward goals.

Experience and Skills

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree in Education Measurement, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics or a closely related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in educational measurement, quantitative psychology, engineering or (applied) statistics or teaching are required.

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ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. ÂIn support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. ÂAt ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
• The base salary range advertised represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base pay is only one aspect of the Total Rewards Package that will be offered to the successful candidate.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.