DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry. Summary:
This position provides technical support to the customer and project staff in implementing all aspects of psychometric services for assigned educational assessment projects.
Essential Position Responsibilities:
- Define, manage, and monitor psychometric and test development activities related to assigned educational assessment projects, for example, test calibration, test equating, item analysis, and dimensionality and reliability analysis.
- Collaborate with the assigned Project Manager to determine the design, analysis, and evaluation of the systems, processes, and services required to meet or exceed contract requirements.
- Provide technical support to clients and internal staff.
- Assist with writing proposal sections related to psychometric activities
- Assist in setting and achieving departmental goals
- Collaborate with test development in ensuring the quality, coverage, and validity of all assessment instruments, and compliance with accepted standards established in the fields of testing and educational measurement.
- Participate in additional research studies to strengthen assigned assessment projects.
- Write technical reports.
- Design and conduct educational research initiatives
- Participate in and contribute to the design of internal research and test development processes/systems as well as with the department's business strategic plan.
- Some travel required
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Psychology, Educational Measurement, Statistics, or related field
- Coursework in psychometric theory and statistics
- Working knowledge of testing methodologies
- Experience with statistical analysis software, e.g., SAS, R, Python, etc.
- Experience with psychometric analysis software, e.g., WINSTEPS, IRTPro, Parscale, MPlus, etc.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong project planning and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Experience in educational assessment and testing
- Experience with large-scale assessment
Essential Job Requirements:
- Report to work promptly when scheduled
- Be able to work under supervision and accept feedback
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
- Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups
- Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased workload
- Set and meet deadlines
- Manage multiple job functions simultaneously
- Other duties as needed
Reporting to this position: No direct reports
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8-hour periods of time
- Ability to look at a computer monitor, utilize a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
- Ability to lift to 20 pounds as necessary
DRC retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
DRC offers a comprehensive benefits program that allows employees to make choices that best meet their current and future needs. We offer many benefits, including medical, wellness, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability insurance, and life insurance. DRC also offers a generous paid time off policy and community service leave.
Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The salary range is a guideline. Compensation will be based on skills, knowledge, and experience.
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Data Recognition Corporation
100,000 USD-105,000 USD
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
Aug 06, 2026