Psychometrician/Quantitative Analyst: Senior-Level

Job Description

Job Description

The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

About the Organization

As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes Psychometricians/Quantitative Analysts.

About the Job

This job is for a candidate who has completed a PhD degree in Educational Measurement or Quantitative Psychology and has several years of post-degree experience conducting operational psychometrics for large scale assessment programs. Work may include:

• Directing the execution of moderate to large scale operational psychometric projects, including working with State clients or testing vendors, managing the work of junior staff, and ensuring compliance with quality, timeliness, and budgetary requirements
• Designing and implementing operational analysis plans to conduct calibration, equating and scoring for large scale assessment programs
• Leading and conducting psychometric tasks and research studies (e.g., pool assembly, DIF, IRT calibration, scoring, item parameter drift)
• Designing, planning, and implementing measurement activities, including standard setting, alignment studies, and validity studies
• Developing technical reports for client's Technical Advisory Committees (TACs) and in support of client's Peer Review submissions
• Leading and/or assisting with the development of proposals to secure new contracts
• Mentoring and developing junior staff
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, managers, and clients and being a strong supporter of effective teamwork

Candidates should be willing to work on a variety of types of tasks and projects and possess a desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs.

The typical salary for this role is $129,000 to $180,000. Specific salary offers are based on candidate qualifications and experience.

The position is at a HumRRO office in one of the following cities: Alexandria, VA; Louisville, KY; Monterey, CA; San Diego, CA; or Minneapolis, MN.

• PhD in Educational Measurement, Quantitative Psychology, I-O Psychology, or related discipline
• 10+ years of post-doctoral work experience conducting operational psychometrics for large scale testing programs
• Demonstrated expertise with classical test theory, item response theory, and IRT-based equating and scoring methods
• Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, and present research studies utilizing complex psychometric analyses
• Proven ability to solve measurement problems for operational testing programs
• Deep knowledge and experience working with large datasets and using statistical analysis software (e.g., SAS, R, BILOG, FLEXMIRT, WINSTEPS, and IRTPRO)
• Willingness and interest to work on a variety of projects and tasks across
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage own work and the work of others
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as a member or leader of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting high standards for product and service quality
• Desire to learn and develop inventive methods that respond to client needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with team members and clients

At HumRRO, our generous benefits and highly competitive workplace policies reflect how much we value our employees - now and in the future.

We offer:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
• Retirement plan with company matching
• Paid professional development and training
• Tuition reimbursement
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays

All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/Vet/Disabled.

Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine, 2019, and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post for 2020 and 2021