Psychometrician

Job Description

Design and develop reliable, valid, and bias-free test items across cognitive, behavioral, and domain-specific dimensions Review and refine existing item banks for psychometric quality and alignment with test blueprints Conduct item and test-level statistical analyses, including difficulty index, discrimination index, reliability (Cronbach's alpha), and validity studies Establish and monitor psychometric properties of tests through pilot testing and data analysis Collaborate with subject matter experts, content developers, and data teams to ensure content accuracy and psychometric soundness Generate technical documentation and psychometric reports to support assessment deployments Ensure assessments meet standards for fairness, accessibility, and legal defensibility Use statistical tools (preferably SPSS) for item analysis and psychometric modeling (e.g., Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory) Familiarity with international testing standards (e.g., APA, AERA, NCME guidelines) Candidate profile: Advanced degree in psychometrics, statistics, or a related field. Continued education and professional development in psychometrics. Expertise in statistical analysis methods and tools. Ability to interpret and apply statistical results to enhance assessment validity. Familiarity with test construction, validation, and standardization processes. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and address measurement challenges. Problem-solving ability in refining and improving assessment tools."