Senior Exam Content Developer
About The Position
The Senior Exam Content Developer is responsible for critical examination development activities supporting NCCPA’s exam programs. The role serves as a primary staff liaison to subject matter experts (SMEs), collaborating with them to develop and maintain valid, well-constructed examination item pools and support the quality and integrity of NCCPA’s examination programs. The position reports to the Manager of Exam Development. NCCPA’s remote positions allow employees to work primarily remotely, with required travel for mandatory meetings, including meetings at its Johns Creek, Georgia headquarters. Remote employees must have a home office in a U.S. jurisdiction in the Eastern or Central time zone.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 10 years of experience in the medical editing field.
- At least 5 years of experience in exam development.
- Advanced knowledge of test development methodologies.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent editing and proofreading skills, including spelling, grammar, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, databases, and other computer applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively and diplomatically with a variety of stakeholders.
- Strong organization and time-management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivation and the ability to provide clear guidance and constructive feedback.
- Authorization to work lawfully in the United States; NCCPA will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.
Nice To Haves
- Experience facilitating item writing workshops, exam development meetings, or other training sessions.
- Experience training or mentoring staff and subject matter experts.
- Experience identifying and implementing improvements to exam development or editorial processes.
- Experience presenting at professional conferences, workshops, or organizational events.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate exam development activities and production processes, ensuring work is accurate, efficient, and consistent with established standards.
- Partner with subject matter experts throughout the exam development process, providing guidance, feedback, and support on item writing and exam development best practices.
- Facilitate item writing workshops, item review meetings, forms review meetings, and other exam development activities.
- Edit and proofread examination materials for accuracy, quality, consistency, and compliance with NCCPA’s exam development methodologies and style standards.
- Train and mentor exam development staff and subject matter experts on item writing, coding methodologies, editorial processes, and exam development practices.
- Monitor examination content and changes in medical terminology that may affect NCCPA’s examination programs.
- Collaborate with psychometrics and exam development colleagues on validation exercises, form development, and other examination activities.
- Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen and improve exam development processes.
- Represent NCCPA through exam development workshops, presentations, conferences, and special events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
