Subject Matter Expert; Learning Experience

Educational assessment and measurement professionals play a vital role in shaping education policies and ensuring quality learning experiences for students worldwide. ETS, a leading organization in the field, is seeking an experienced expert to lead psychometric analysis and educational measurement initiatives.

• Develop and review items for large-scale assessments administered to millions of learners.
• Design tools for holistic progress mapping, multidisciplinary teaching practices, and holistic assessments.
• Lead the development of Holistic Progress Cards for Preparatory and Secondary Stage by PARAKH.
• Deliver capacity-building workshops to educators to implement evidence-centered teaching and assessment practices.

• Provide expertise in psychometrics, educational measurement, and large-scale educational testing programs to define and shape studies and activities.
• Frame problems and propose solutions to challenges faced in establishing PARAKH.
• Design and lead research studies, including overseeing the work of Psychometricians.
• Consult clients on psychometric and data issues related to conducting large scale assessment programs.
• Complete statistical and research plans and review results for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Prepare reports and presentations of project study results and present them to clients.
• Represent ETS and collaborate with external partners.
• Coordinate the work on Psychometricians at ETS and all psychometric work with ETS HQ.
• Conduct seminars on psychometric issues for staff, test committees, clients, and policy boards.
• Coach and mentor staff as appropriate.
• Participate in interviewing and training staff as needed.
• Contribute to training of client and ETS staff on the principles of psychometrics and educational measurement.
• Make professional contributions through publications, research reports, seminars, and participation in professional organizations.

A master's degree in educational Measurement, English Literature, Linguistics, Quantitative Psychology, Statistics or a closely related field along with experience leading psychometric analysis and demonstrated expertise in educational measurement and psychometrics may be accepted.

• Minimum 5-6 years' experience of working on learning assessment, developing and reviewing English language content, test item design, and capacity building - specifically in Languages (English).
• Experience working on at least three equivalent capacity building projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.
• One or more years of experience in educational measurement, quantitative psychology, or (applied) statistics, or teaching is required. Required experience may depend on educational training. Experience must include use of R, SAS, or SPSS, or other statistical computer packages (e.g. flexMirt) to conduct psychometric analyses in both classical test theory and item response theory. Experience may be gained through doctoral studies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office to support preparing reports, memos, presentations, and other communications or implementing spreadsheet applications. Familiarity with data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus but is not required.
• Successful candidate must live in a location commutable to Delhi NCR - this is an in-person role.

ETS offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth.