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Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills ... Understanding of item data, product content management, and digital commerce ecosystems. This ...

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$51K - $87K/yr

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Item Master Analyst

Irving, TX · On-site

$51K - $87K/yr

Summary: In this role, you will maintain procurement systems, item master data, supplier ... Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for item writer in the United States is $24.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an item writer do?

An Item Writer creates test questions, known as items, for exams and assessments. They ensure questions are clear, fair, and align with testing objectives or educational standards. Item Writers often research topics, follow specific formatting guidelines, and review questions for accuracy and validity. Their work helps develop reliable assessments used in education, certification, or professional testing.

What does a typical workday look like for an item writer?

Item Writers typically spend their days researching assigned topics, drafting and revising test items or questions, and reviewing feedback from editors or subject matter experts. Collaboration often occurs with assessment developers, psychometricians, and other writers to ensure the items meet technical, educational, and fairness standards. Work may involve deadlines for item submissions, periodic meetings to discuss best practices, and ongoing training to stay updated on assessment trends. This combination of independent writing and team-based review helps maintain the accuracy and integrity of assessments.

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

To thrive as an Item Writer, you should possess strong subject matter expertise, analytical thinking, excellent writing skills, and often hold a related degree. Familiarity with assessment development platforms, item banking software, and, in some sectors, relevant educational or testing certifications are commonly required. Attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to incorporate feedback efficiently are important soft skills in this role. These competencies are vital to ensure that assessment items are high quality, valid, reliable, and aligned with specified standards or learning objectives.

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Assistant Manager, Item Management

DPR Construction

Houston, TX

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 80 rated construction

Job description

Job Description

OES Equipment, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is a fast-paced supply and rental equipment company in the construction industryseeking an experiencedAssistant Manager, Item Managementto lead day-to-day item management execution to support standardized product information, taxonomy alignment, and data governance. They will oversee item creation, maintenance, mapping activities, and reporting to support consistency across internal entities and systems. They coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and external partners to align priorities, resolve data risks, andmaintainoperational cadence. Finally, they manage team capacity, assign work, and supportthe developmentof team members to delivertimely,accurateoutputs. Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages item management operations, including item creation, maintenance, mapping, and reporting activities, to support standardized product information across the organization.

  • Oversees governance for item attributes and taxonomy categories, including alignment with product lifecycle management data andrequiredfield completeness.

  • Leads cross-entity item mapping activities and coordinates communication of standardized item identifiers and required updates to stakeholders.

  • Supports/Leads projects associated with Item Management and Taxonomy.

  • Facilitates recurring status and check-in meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners to track deliverables, resolve constraints, andmaintainproject cadence.

  • Develops and distributes weekly reporting, dashboards, and analyses to communicate progress, exceptions, and action items.

  • Manages issue resolution for data quality, documentation gaps, and process exceptions through closeout, including root cause identification and corrective actions.

  • Supervises and supports team members by assigning work, setting priorities, providing coaching, and completing performance management activities in alignment with role expectations.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Strong organization skills and attention to details.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong time management and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, procurement, finance, ora relatedfield, or equivalent experiencerequired.

  • 5-7 years of experience in item management, master data, product data administration, procurement operations, ora related functionrequired.

  • 1-3 years of experience leading work activities, coordinating team workload, or supervising team membersrequired.

  • Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel,required.

  • Oracle Fusion experiencerequired.

  • Experience supporting data governance, taxonomy standards, or system implementation initiatives preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore unique paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities atwww.dpr.com/careers.

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