Test Development Specialist

Air Education and Training Command•Randolph AFB, TX

18h

About The Position

The Test Development Specialist serves as a Test and Professional Development Specialist, monitoring Air Force specialties and general military knowledge areas, analyzing changes in light of promotion test development, and incorporating necessary adjustments into the test development process. The position plans and conducts test development projects, oversees subject-matter experts, monitors tests through scoring, and serves as the final authority on whether promotion tests are ready for field administration. It also directs development of the Air Force Handbook and oversees instructional system development processes that support Air Force enlisted professional development.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must have or be able to obtain a Secret clearance; the position may provide access to classified information up to the Secret level and requires an ANACI investigation.
Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
For the 0101 series, meet the basic requirement through a bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge. Transcripts must be submitted when applicable.
At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, including professional knowledge of test development and knowledge measurement for Air Force enlisted promotion programs, and knowledge of relevant training and occupational principles and Air Force and Department of Defense references and test-development methods.
Meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; merit-promotion applicants need one year at GS-11 for the GS-12 level when TIG applies.
Knowledge and ability to research, gather and evaluate information, and make sound decisions concerning general military knowledge for Air Force enlisted professional development.
Knowledge of psychology, psychological measurement, and social science principles as applied to the Air Force enlisted promotion test program.
Knowledge of Air Force and Department of Defense references, regulations, instructions, and standardized test development principles, including outline construction, item writing, and clueing.
Knowledge of psychometric, grammatical, statistical, and stylistic standards and testing statistics such as reliability, validity, and discrimination; ability to analyze test statistics and evaluate test items for continued use or revision.
Knowledge of forms, typing policies and procedures, and technical report formats; proofreading and change-tracking skills.
Ability to maintain constructive working relationships with senior Air Force enlisted leaders and Headquarters Air Force and major command personnel; communicate orally and in writing, speak to audiences, and lead participative discussions.
Familiarity with operating a personal computer and standardized software such as Microsoft Office Suite.
Males must be registered for Selective Service, as applicable.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze Air Force enlisted activities, adapting test development schedules and procedures as needed.
Plan, organize, and conduct test development projects; direct and oversee at least five subject-matter experts and ensure project tasks are completed on time.
Monitor tests from construction through scoring to ensure accuracy and validity, and determine whether promotion tests may be released for administration.
Plan, organize, and direct development of the Air Force Handbook and ensure enlisted promotion reference and professional development materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
Oversee the instructional system development process and assess recommended changes for the Military Knowledge and Testing System Advisory Council and the Enlisted Force Development Panel.
Perform other related duties as assigned.