IO Psych Testing Expert
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)