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Outsmart

Lead Assessment Developer

Lehi, UT · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

You'll work closely with psychometricians, faculty, product managers, and engineers to build rigorous, scalable assessments. As an AI-forward organization, you'll also help shape how AI tools are ...

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As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for assessment developer in the United States is $98,216.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $61,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Assessment Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and reviewing tests, quizzes, and other evaluation tools to measure knowledge, skills, or competencies. They work closely with subject matter experts to ensure assessments align with learning objectives and industry standards. Their role may involve writing questions, validating test items, analyzing performance data, and ensuring fairness and reliability. Typically found in education, certification, or corporate training fields, Assessment Developers help create effective evaluations that support learning and decision-making.

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As an Assessment Developer, your daily responsibilities often include designing, writing, and reviewing assessment items; analyzing test data to ensure validity and reliability; and collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy. You may also be involved in maintaining assessment databases, aligning test content with standards or learning objectives, and troubleshooting issues with digital assessment tools. Working with psychometricians, instructional designers, and stakeholders is common to continuously improve the quality and effectiveness of assessments. This role requires a balance of independent content creation and teamwork to deliver high-quality assessment products.

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To thrive as an Assessment Developer, you need strong analytical skills, subject matter expertise, experience in instructional design, and typically a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with online assessment platforms, item authoring tools, psychometric analysis software, and certifications in instructional design or assessment development are commonly required. Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams are valuable soft skills. These capabilities ensure assessments are valid, reliable, fair, and aligned with educational or professional standards.

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Lead Assessment Developer

Lead Assessment Developer

Outsmart

Lehi, UT • On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 5 hours ago

Job description

Outsmart is a mission-driven, early-stage startup reimagining higher education for the age of AI by creating an entirely new collegiate experience that expands access and opportunity. Backed by $38M from top venture firms including Khosla Ventures, Forerunner, DST Global Partners, and Lightspeed, the company is led by former Duolingo executives and a founding team that also includes Emmy Award winners. With a strong culture centered around high-impact, detail-oriented team members, Outsmart is already seeing significant traction, generating 1-5 million weekly organic views on social media.
What You'll Be Doing
You'll manage the full assessment development lifecycle at Outsmart - from item authoring through field testing, standard setting, scoring, and reporting. You'll work closely with psychometricians, faculty, product managers, and engineers to build rigorous, scalable assessments. As an AI-forward organization, you'll also help shape how AI tools are responsibly woven into our development and QA workflows.
Who You Are
  • Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in educational measurement, assessment , or a related field
  • 3+ years managing operational, high-stakes assessment lifecycles end-to-end
  • Proven experience leading standard-setting studies and managing diverse SME panels
  • Experience managing external vendors for field tests and pilot studies
  • Working knowledge of validity, reliability, and fairness standards (e.g., AERA/APA/NCME)
  • Familiarity with cognitive complexity frameworks (DOK, Bloom's)
  • Strong communicator who can translate psychometric concepts for non-technical audiences
  • Bonus: knowledge of CTT, IRT, CDM, DIF,, AI-assisted item generation, or accreditation reviews

What You'll Own
  • End-to-end assessment development operations for assigned assessments
  • SME network - recruitment, training, calibration, and quality
  • Standard-setting studies - method selection, panel facilitation, and final reporting
  • Vendor and external partner relationships, SLAs, and security protocols
  • Field testing and pilot operations
  • Scoring operations for constructed-response and performance-based assessments
  • Project timelines, risk identification, and stakeholder communication
  • Core assessment documentation - specs, blueprints, training materials, technical reports

What Helps You Succeed
  • You thrive in ambiguity and are energized by building from scratch
  • You balance psychometric rigor with startup pragmatism - you know when to ship and iterate
  • You communicate with unusual clarity across technical and non-technical audiences
  • You take ownership without being asked and surface risks early
  • You're excited about AI's role in assessment and know where validation is non-negotiable
  • You care deeply about fairness and the learners behind every score

Salary Range: $120K-$180K
Perks
  • Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
  • Healthcare for you and your dependents (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Parental leave for any full-time employee (birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parents)
  • 15 PTO days per year, a winter break, and 12+ paid company holidays per year
  • Remote work days
  • Lunch provided in-office daily
  • Working with super talented people who want to make a difference in the world

Outsmart is committed to building an equitable and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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