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In this role you are responsible for applying appropriate psychometric theories and models to ... Master's Degree in Psychometrics or Educational Measurement required; Ph.D. in Psychometrics ...

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In this role you are responsible for applying appropriate psychometric theories and models to ... Master's Degree in Psychometrics or Educational Measurement required; Ph.D. in Psychometrics ...

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In this role you are responsible for applying appropriate psychometric theories and models to ... Master's Degree in Psychometrics or Educational Measurement required; Ph.D. in Psychometrics ...

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Psychometrician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$101K - $110K/yr

Experience with Standards for Education and Psychological testing, and skill at translating those standards into practice. * Experience in software required for psychometric analyses, such as SAS ...

... quality of educational assessment and analysis activities. Job Responsibilities- Senior ... Works independently on most phases of statistical and/or psychometric analysis and provides ...

Psychometrician

Columbus, OH · On-site

$101K - $110K/yr

Experience with Standards for Education and Psychological testing, and skill at translating those standards into practice. * Experience in software required for psychometric analyses, such as SAS ...

Applies advanced knowledge of statistical procedures, psychometric methods and their applications and statistical programming (R and Python). Job Requirements: * Ph.D. in Statistics, Education ...

Psychometric Analyst

Durham, NC · Remote

$70K - $80K/yr

You will report to the Director - Psychometrics and Research. You will be 100% remote. You Will ... education and experience. * 2 to 3 years of experience in the testing industry or related ...

Psychometrician

Torrance, CA · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

... psychometric theory and its application, including knowledge of IRT, CTT, statistics and scoring methods. • Master's degree in psychometrics, educational measurement, psychological measurement, or ...

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How much do educational psychometric jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for educational psychometric in the United States is $65,353.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $59,000.00 and $76,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Educational Psychometrician, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Educational Psychometrician, you need a strong background in statistics, measurement theory, and educational assessment, typically supported by an advanced degree in educational psychology or a related field. Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as SPSS, R, or SAS, and familiarity with test development platforms are essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you interpret data and explain results to diverse stakeholders. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the validity, reliability, and fairness of educational assessments that inform important educational decisions.

What are some typical projects or tasks an Educational Psychometrician works on within a school or educational organization?

Educational Psychometricians are often responsible for designing, analyzing, and interpreting assessments to measure student learning and program effectiveness. They may collaborate closely with educators and administrators to develop standardized tests, analyze testing data, and ensure assessments are both reliable and valid. Day-to-day tasks can include statistical analysis of test results, writing reports, and providing data-driven recommendations to improve curriculum or instruction. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams is common, offering opportunities to influence educational policy and practice.

What are educational psychometricians?

Educational psychometricians are professionals who specialize in the science of measuring educational abilities, skills, knowledge, and attitudes through assessments and tests. They design, develop, analyze, and interpret standardized tests to ensure they are reliable, valid, and fair for all students. Psychometricians play a crucial role in educational research, policy, and practice by helping schools and organizations understand and improve student learning outcomes.
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JOB TITLE: Psychometrician

 

  REPORTS TO: VP Assessment Delivery & Psychometric

 

DEPARTMENT: Test Development Services

 

LOCATION: Remote

 

 

JOB OVERVIEW

Prometric is currently seeking a psychometrician to be a part of our growing team. The psychometrician will apply appropriate psychometric theories and models in support for test development, as well as work directly with clients to provide test-related technical consultation.

In this role you are responsible for applying appropriate psychometric theories and models to support the valid interpretation of test results, ensure that all test assembly and scoring activities are implemented in a manner that adheres to industry standards, as well as work directly with clients to provide test-related technical consultation. 


COMPANY BACKGROUND

Prometric (www.prometric.com) is a trusted test development and delivery provider to more than 300 organizations worldwide. Prometric serves as an industry gatekeeper, ensuring that people legitimately earn the credentials they seek to achieve, and thereby guaranteeing a fair testing experience for all who come through our doors.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide test development consultation and test result/quality analysis based on test theory and psychometrics to our clients. Psychometrician will also write reports for these analyses and conduct explanation and Q&A session with clients.
  • Provide support to test development team regarding item development based on test theory and psychometrics.
  • Develop psychometric structure for various exams; perform data collection design, item analysis, IRT calibration, equating, linking and scaling, scoring, standard setting, generating technical reports, and quality control.
  • Perform customized psychometric analysis including differential item functioning, item and model fit, dimensionality check and forensic data analysis.
  • Experience with CTT and IRT psychometric methodologies.
  • Use SAS or R to:
  • Retrieve, clean, manage and parse data from the database.
  • Run routine and non-routine analyses for scoring and statistical reporting.
  • Generate reports, tables and figures.
  • Perform quality assurance analysis.
  • Document all engaged psychometric and test development processes and create memoranda and technical reports.
  • Provide support to global psychometric team conducting analysis and reporting on international clients.
  • Provide guidance and technical advice to test development staff, proposal writing staff, and account managers with appropriate and feasible solutions.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

  • Master’s Degree in Psychometrics or Educational Measurement required; Ph.D. in Psychometrics, Educational and/or Psychological Measurement (preferred)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  •  Experience on conducting statistical analysis and using its result for decision making.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of psychometric expertise in classical and IRT test theories and their applications.
  • Capable to communicate with clients and answer questions.
  • Knowledge in statistics, and willing to learn advanced statistics or related field.
  • Familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point. Especially using statistical functions in Excel.
  • Familiarity and proficiency with IRT software such as BILOG-MG, WINSTEPS or flexMIRT (preferred).
  • Experience in using SAS or R to clean, manage, and parse data. Generate reports, tables and figures (preferred).

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

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