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Accountable for the assessment and development of all talent within the store. Partner with Talent Management Team to successfully manage the rotational program at the Associate Manager level.

Accountable for the assessment and development of all talent within the store. Partner with Talent Management Team to successfully manage the rotational program at the Associate Manager level.

Accountable for the assessment and development of all talent within the store. Partner with Talent Management Team to successfully manage the rotational program at the Associate Manager level.

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How much do assessment development jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for assessment development in Seattle, WA is $88,127.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,600.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Assessment Development job?

An Assessment Development job involves designing and creating tests, exams, or other evaluation tools to measure knowledge, skills, or competencies. Professionals in this field research best assessment practices, develop test questions, ensure validity and reliability, and analyze results. They often collaborate with educators, subject matter experts, and psychometricians to create fair and effective assessments. These roles are common in education, certification programs, and corporate training environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Assessment Development position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Assessment Development, a strong background in educational theory, test design, data analysis, and psychometrics is typically required, often supported by a degree in education, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with item banking software, learning management systems (LMS), and data analysis tools like SPSS or Excel is commonly expected. Attention to detail, critical thinking, clear written communication, and project management help set top professionals apart. These competencies are essential for creating valid, reliable assessments that meet organizational and educational standards.

What are typical daily responsibilities for someone in Assessment Development?

Professionals in Assessment Development typically spend their days designing and reviewing test items, analyzing assessment data, collaborating with subject matter experts, and ensuring assessments align with learning objectives and standards. You may also pilot new assessments, interpret item performance statistics, and revise tests based on feedback or data trends. The role often requires balancing independent work with teamwork, and regularly communicating insights to educators, administrators, or other stakeholders. This diverse mix of tasks ensures that assessments are both fair and effective in measuring the intended outcomes.

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Interview Assessment Senior Program Manager- Talent Acquisition

Interview Assessment Senior Program Manager- Talent Acquisition

Blue Origin

Seattle, WA

$123K - $173K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


Blue Origin rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 61 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.

Interview Assessment Program Manager

The Interview Assessment Program Manager will own the strategy, audit, and execution of talent assessments that shape how our company assesses and hires talent. Interview Assessment is a new function that will requirea high levelof ownership. This role will partner closely with Recruiting, L&D, HRBPs, and Business Leaders to assess and improve the end-to-end candidate experience, enhance the way we assess talent, and build mechanisms that drive measurable hiring outcomes.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong program management, stakeholder influence, and the ability tooperatein ambiguity while building new and expanding on existing programs.

This is an on-site,full timerole with benefits eligibility. Relocationprovided.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop structured interview guides, competency-based assessments, work samples, and other selection tools aligned to job requirements and Blue Origin's core competencies

  • Conduct jobanalysesin partnership with hiring managers and HRBPs toidentifycritical knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics for key roles across the organization

  • Assess external assessment tools based on business input and independent research. Propose tools forappropriate businessunits and implement where appropriate

  • Establish andmaintainscoring rubrics, behavioral anchors, and interviewer guidance materials to ensure consistency and reliability across hiring panels

  • Lead interviewer calibration and/or supporttraining programs to improve hiring manager capability and reduce bias throughout the selection process

  • Partner with Talent Acquisition leadership to evaluate anditerate onassessment strategies using data, metrics, and feedback loops

  • Conduct ongoing validation studies and adverse impact analyses to ensure assessments are legally compliant and predictive of job performance

  • Maintain documentation of assessment development processes in alignment with the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures (UGESP) and professional standards (SIOP, APA)

  • Benchmark external best practices in talent assessment and proactively recommend improvements to our selectionmethodology

  • Manage multiple assessment projects simultaneously, including prioritization, stakeholder communication, and delivery timelines

  • Collaborate withWorkforce Intelligenceto build dashboards andreportingframeworks that measure assessment effectiveness and hiring quality over time

  • Designassessments that reduce systemic bias and expand access to qualified candidates

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychologyor a closely related field (e.g., Organizational Behavior, Applied Psychology)

  • 3+ yearsof experience in talent assessment, selection system design, or a related HR/Talent function

  • Demonstrated experience conductingjob analysesand developingstructured, competency-based interview frameworks

  • Working knowledge ofpsychometric principles, including reliability, validity, and adverse impact

  • Familiarity withEEOC guidelines, the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, and SIOP professional standards

  • Strong programmanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex assessment science into practical, actionable guidance for non-technical stakeholders

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum(asrequiredfor access to export-controlled data)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in ahigh-growth technology, aerospace, defense, or engineering-driven organization

  • Exposure topre-employment assessmentsand third-party assessment vendors (e.g., cognitive ability tests, personality assessments, situational judgment tests)

  • Proficiencywithdata analysis tools(e.g., Excel, R, Python, Tableau, Databricks) for psychometric and adverse impact analyses

  • Familiarity withApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)and assessment platform integrations

  • PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or a related field is a plus


Base Pay Range for:

CO applicants is $123,611.00 - $173,054.70 WA applicants is $134,434.00 - $188,207.25

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue's Standard Background Check

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "Know Your Rights," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.


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About Blue Origin

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Blue Origin is a private aerospace manufacturing and suborbital spaceflight services company based in Kent, Washington, USA. Established in 2000 by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the company operates in the cutting-edge aerospace industry aiming to build a future where millions of people can live and work in space. They develop a variety of technologies, with a focus on reusable rocket systems which significantly reduce the cost of space travel. Blue Origin's core mission is to make this vision come to life by incrementally building on its successes with an ultimate vision of dramatic cost reduction and increased reliance on reusable spacecraft.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kent, WA, US

Year founded

2000