Psychometrician, Measurement & Testing
About The Position
The National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is seeking to fill a Psychometrician opening in our Measurement & Testing team. The position title and level of responsibility will depend on experience. The Psychometrician will support operational activities related to psychometrics, applying Item Response Theory (IRT) principles and methodologies. They will also support psychometric operation and research projects, including test design, adaptive testing, differential functioning, fairness and equality, practice analysis, and standard setting, as well as other exam performance and improvement projects. Candidates must have intermediate programming skills in R, Python, and/or SQL to write, interpret, and maintain code. This role reports to the Manager, Measurement & Testing, Examinations and is an opportunity to deepen psychometric skills in operational settings with a focus on detail, while contributing to advancing nursing regulation and policy.
Requirements
- PhD in educational measurement and testing, psychometrics or related field is required.
- At least 1 year of relevant experience (dissertation research and internship experience could be acceptable) required for level 1 position.
- Additional years of experience (at least 3 years) required for an advanced-level position.
- Able to take directions from senior staff to achieve program goals and operational tasks.
- Excellent organizational skills and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with managing large datasets.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
- Proficiency with SQL/R/Python.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with IRT models and computer adaptive testing is preferred.
- Excellent written and oral business communications skills, and experience with academic writing is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supports psychometric operational tasks, including IRT calibration, differential item functioning analyses, standard setting, panel reviews, data analyses, and test security under the guidance of senior psychometric staff and management.
- Assists in streamlining psychometrics workflow to meet both internal and external deadlines.
- Supports research projects concerning the performance of NCSBN examinations and possible improvements and assists in developing psychometric software (e.g., scoring, standard setting, automated test assembly, machine learning techniques, and test security measures) to support on-going operational efforts and new research initiatives.
- Writes, interprets, and maintains code base in Python and R for daily psychometric operations.
- Facilitates data visualization and reporting solutions using Databricks, Power BI, Shiny, Dash, or other similar technologies.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results on time as well as be a strong supporter of effective teamwork.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package that provides our team members with plan options to meet their individual needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
