NE Solutions is seeking an experienced Instructional Testing Expert to support our federal customer in Hanover, MD (Remote). This is a temporary assignment scheduled to last 3-4 months.

Responsibilities:

•     Design, develop, and revise tests and/or assessments for highly technical evaluation programs

•     Work closely with content developers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop formative and summative assessments

•     Conduct data gathering and needs analyses to ensure learning objectives; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA); and/or Job Qualification Standards (JQS) are mapped to test questions and case studies

•     Develop test blueprints and oversee the creation of job-knowledge tests and performance-oriented assessments

•     Develop reports to satisfy contractual reporting requirements

•     Identify and develop the assessment and/or testing methods for learning solutions

•     Develop the testing strategies for the program

•     Apply validity and reliability standards to ensure tests are psychometrically sound

•     Revise tests and/or assessments based on beta and pilot offerings of learning programs

•     Write contract documentation to support all aspects of testing on the program

•     Conduct research and provide recommendations on processes and procedures for test creation and administration

•     Collaborate with subject matter experts and multi-disciplinary team members to develop measurable learning objectives and integrate tests into the course content of learning program

•     Develop and utilize paper or electronic assessment instruments, such as multiple-choice selected responses, open ended, essay, case studies, performance-based tasks, role-play, pre-and post-tests, and simulations

•     Conduct standard setting activities

•     Apply psychometric formulas and theory to construct valid and reliable tests and measures of knowledge and/or performance-based assessments

•     Conduct exam and item analysis

•     Maintain detailed records of the exams for the program

Here’s what you’ll need:

•     Experience designing, developing, and revising tests and/or assessments for highly technical evaluation programs

•     Possess a broad range of experience related to test design and exam item analysis methodologies to effectively support customers with rapidly evolving requirements

•     Familiarity with tools such as Excel, SPSS Statistics software, and applications used to deliver testing solutions

•     Effective communication, writing, and requirements gatherings skills

•     US Citizenship is required

•     Time Management Skills — Managing one’s own time and the time of others. The ability to cooperate and collaborate with team members to adhere to project schedules and tight deadlines without sacrificing quality

Preferred:

•     Academic/training industry experience

•     Familiarity with DOD terminology

•     Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Instructional Design and Human Performance Improvement (or similar degree)

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