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NCS Pearson Psychometrician in Bloomington, Minnesota
NCS Pearson, Inc. 5601 Green Valley Drive, Bloomington, MN 55437 Psychometrician Job Description: Conduct item and test analysis, equating, standard setting, item bank design and analysis, and other psychometric activities. Position plans and conducts original research related to computer based testing and the field of measurement theory. Work closely with the Content Development team, and other testing services staff, the Psychometrician performs various tasks as appropriate to ensure the production of quality tests. Impact the validity and reliability of client deliverables. Promote the scientific reputation of Pearson VUE through presentation and publication of new and original research at industry conferences and in industry journals. Manipulate and validate data files. Identify and/or develop the way each test is scored. Analyze test and item-level results using appropriate methods. Equate, link and scale tests. Work with content development to ensure that item pools meet the needs of the program. Ensure accuracy of tests and test analyses. Produce technical documentation related to item, test, and program performance. Produce periodic reports including tables and figures related to program performance. Perform initial psychometric program review. Develop a plan that ensures that examination services comply with industry standards for security, validity, reliability, fairness, and defensibility. Maintain project plans as appropriate. Develop an appropriate test design including mode of administration, test specifications, and pretest strategy. Identify research components of customer programs. Develop research proposals; design and implement research projects. Interact with clients for job analysis, standard setting, measurement explanations and other appropriate topics. Work with members of testing services teams, account managers, and other company teams. Work with the technology team to define technical specifications for software. Participate in internal training and individual development of technical skills. Position is fixed based in Bloomington, MN office; however, telecommuting from a home office location is allowed. 20% Travel Required (Domestic and International).