Research Statistician II

College Board • Remote - Virginia, VA

1d • $76,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Research Statistician II will join College Board’s SAT Psychometrics, Analytics and Research (SPAR) team within the Psychometrics group. SPAR supports the SAT Suite of Assessments and helps ensure operational excellence and trustworthy measurement data for students, educators, and other stakeholders.

This hands-on, production-oriented role contributes to operational processes that keep the SAT Suite running accurately and on schedule. The statistician executes defined analyses and reporting deliverables with hard deadlines and downstream dependencies, works independently, identifies issues early, and communicates proactively when conditions change. The role also contributes to process improvements and non-routine psychometric projects that strengthen team tools and capabilities.

The position is remote. Candidates who live near College Board offices may choose a hybrid arrangement, working in the office Tuesday and Wednesday. All employees must occasionally travel for business purposes; this role requires travel two to four times per year to College Board offices or on College Board business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in statistics, mathematics, psychometrics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in statistical programming, data analysis, or psychometric operations in a production or operational setting.
• Proficiency in Python and R, including independent development and maintenance of complex projects in those languages.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with an emphasis on Word and Excel.
• Ability or willingness to use AI tools, including large language models, code-generation assistants, and AI-enabled data workflows, to identify solutions, improve productivity, and accelerate delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage time-sensitive deliverables with urgency and accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and a consistent record of accurate, error-free work in high-stakes operational contexts with downstream dependencies.
• Ability to identify and flag issues early in a workflow.
• Experience with psychometrics, educational measurement, or the standardized testing industry.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and adjust sequencing.
• Ability to travel two to four times per year to College Board offices or on College Board business.
• Passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work.
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and willingness to experiment with and adopt AI-driven solutions and learn and apply new digital tools independently.
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Learner’s mindset, commitment to growth, openness to diverse perspectives and feedback, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Drive for impact and excellence, including solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing effectively, and improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.
• Collaborative and empathetic approach, including working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to shared success.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• SAS experience.
• Familiarity with item analysis, calibration, and scaling.
• Experience with other advanced statistical or psychometric software.

Responsibilities

• Execute pretesting analyses for SAT Suite administrations, including data extraction, classical item analysis, and item response theory (IRT) analysis.
• Execute psychometric maintenance analyses on SAT Suite scores according to a defined cycle, including data extraction and generation and quality control of statistical reports.
• Compile and quality-check assigned sections of client-facing technical analysis reports for routine and ad hoc delivery to stakeholders.
• Independently develop, maintain, and update data management and statistical analysis code for operational processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing operational workflows.
• Contribute to evaluating and adopting Python-based solutions and other tools that improve efficiency, scalability, and integration with organizational systems.
• Maintain current documentation of processes, tools, and quality-control findings to support team knowledge and operational continuity.
• Partner with psychometricians, test development, technology, and other cross-functional teams to support accurate and timely delivery of assessment data and reports.
• Represent SPAR analytical work accurately and clearly in cross-functional discussions and project meetings.
• Proactively manage work scope and status, identify blockers, and escalate issues in a timely and appropriate manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• Fair and competitive compensation informed by qualifications, experience, impact, and market data.
• Location-adjusted salaries.
• Open and transparent conversations about compensation and benefits during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level