Specialist, Psychometrician
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
Relevant professional experience, preferably encompassing the full range of psychometric issues encountered in operational assessment programs
Technical Psychometric Expertise
Applies, and supports solutions for, psychometric methodologies—including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and standard setting—across new and complex operational testing contexts.
Experience with 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.
Demonstrates openness to learning and applying AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and innovation.
Provides full range of psychometric support on development, and documentation of new and existing processes across programs and projects.
Conducts analyses for item calibration, linking, equating under the guidance or senior psychometricians. Develops linear test forms and designs field test plans. experienced with conducting simulations and evaluating results for CAT programs.
Thought Leadership and Research
Supports operational research studies and development of detailed research and analysis specifications and authors formal reports for written or oral dissemination.
Aware of national trends in education for operational assessment programs.
Upholds and promotes the principles outlined in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
Communication Skills and Client Relationships
Strong oral, written, and business communication skills.
Supports effectively tailoring technical presentations for diverse audiences, including client groups and technical advisory committees.
Represents the Psychometrics effectively in cross-functional settings.
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 $90,000 - $98,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, June 24, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
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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 [email protected].
Education and Work Experience
Doctoral degree in educational measurement or a closely related field from a nationally recognized institution of higher education
Relevant professional experience, preferably encompassing the full range of psychometric issues encountered in operational assessment programs
Technical Psychometric Expertise
Applies, and supports solutions for, psychometric methodologies—including classical test theory, item response theory, test equating, scaling and linking, and standard setting—across new and complex operational testing contexts.
Experience with 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.
Demonstrates openness to learning and applying AI-enabled tools to enhance efficiency and innovation.
Provides full range of psychometric support on development, and documentation of new and existing processes across programs and projects.
Conducts analyses for item calibration, linking, equating under the guidance or senior psychometricians. Develops linear test forms and designs field test plans. experienced with conducting simulations and evaluating results for CAT programs.
Thought Leadership and Research
Supports operational research studies and development of detailed research and analysis specifications and authors formal reports for written or oral dissemination.
Aware of national trends in education for operational assessment programs.
Upholds and promotes the principles outlined in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
Communication Skills and Client Relationships
Strong oral, written, and business communication skills.
Supports effectively tailoring technical presentations for diverse audiences, including client groups and technical advisory committees.
Represents the Psychometrics effectively in cross-functional settings.
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 $90,000 - $98,000.
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.
Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, June 24, 2026. This window may be extended depending on business needs.
#LI-CH2
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 [email protected].