Psychometrician I
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Job Description: Psychometrician I
Under the guidance of senior staff, the Psychometrician I will lead the planning and execution of qualitative and quantitative analyses in support of ACT products and services. Responsibilities include conducting, interpreting, and presenting the results of scaling, equating, calibration, and other psychometric and research studies for ACT products and services. This role will support solutions for existing products, as well as contribute to the research, design, and development of next-generation assessments. A key focus will be on facilitating adaptability and personalization in assessments by leveraging digital technologies, new measurement models, and digital data sources.
Specific responsibilities include:
• Providing psychometric support, including test construction, field test design and item analysis, equating design and analysis, and score comparability research.
• Preparing technical and/or interpretive materials.
• Creating and maintaining technical specifications and documentation for psychometric processes and procedures related to assessment programs.
• Increasing the visibility of ACT research through contributions to staff publications, presentations, and participation in relevant national and international research communities.
This is a remote position available anywhere within the U.S., with an annual salary of $90,000.
Minimum Requirements:
• Doctoral degree in Psychometrics, Educational Measurement, Psychometric Foundations, Psychological Measurement, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, or a closely related field.
• One year of experience in research, educational measurement and/or psychometrics (gained through degree coursework, projects, internships, or on-the-job experience).
• Experience with computer programming in R, SAS, or Python.
• Experience with IRT software packages (Bilog, FlexMIRT, Winsteps, etc.).
• A solid conceptual understanding of psychometrics.
• Experience participating on cross-functional teams.
