Job Type
- This is a full-time remote position
Key Responsibilities
As a research psychometrician, you will:
- Independently perform various psychometric analyses using both CTT and IRT methods (such as item calibration, equating, scaling, item and test analyses, DIF analysis, etc.) to meet key dates and deadlines
- Produce high-quality technical reports that meet the contractual specifications
- Lead, design and conduct research projects to support MI’s strategic objectives and communicate the findings to different audiences
- Provide expert advice on research studies and psychometric best practices
Requirements
- A doctoral degree or advanced doctoral candidacy in psychometrics, educational measurement/assessment, statistics, or related fields
- Working knowledge of test equating, scaling, concordance, validity, and reliability
- Capability of independently conducting psychometric and statistical analyses
- A proven track of research, presentations and publications
- Proficient programming skills (e.g., R, Python, and/or SAS) and excellent data management skills with large-scale data
- Experiences with psychometric software programs such as WINSTEPS, PARSCALE, etc.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work on various tasks and projects
- Willingness to travel occasionally
Additional Desirable Qualifications
- Prior experience with large-scale assessment programs
- Prior experience with computerized tests (e.g., CAT and/or MST)
Salary Range
The full-time salary is between $80,000 - $130,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
To qualify, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States. To apply, please submit a resume, a cover letter, and the names, titles and contact information of two professional references to the Human Resources Department at HumanResources@measinc.com.
Measurement Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. We encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities to apply.