Senior Psychometrician at National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
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Senior Psychometrician
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.
This senior role on the Research & Psychometrics team involves providing psychometric oversight, analysis, and consultation for assessments measuring the competency of occupational therapy professionals. The Senior Psychometrician supports NBCOT
’s certification programs through operational psychometric work, including practice analysis and standard setting, and applied research to improve assessments and processes.
Responsibilities
Operate with minimal supervision
Plan and prioritize work independently
Contribute to complex projects and workflows and be recognized as a subject matter expert
Exercise independent judgment in applying policies and solving routine to moderately complex problems
Contribute to department initiatives with external influence
Deliver outcomes that have a direct impact on the organization
’s reputation and audiences
Design and conduct practice analysis and competency modeling studies to identify and define the knowledge, skills, competencies, and other requirements necessary for effective occupational therapy practice
Develop and validate competency frameworks and related models that support certification and assessment programs
Develop examination specifications and content outlines based on empirical practice analysis findings
Establish passing standards using appropriate psychometric methods to support valid score interpretations and defensible classification decisions
Perform advanced psychometric and statistical analyses, including Rasch calibrations, DIF analyses, equating, scaling, and other related methodologies, to support assessment quality and fairness
Develop and implement scoring processes and algorithms and design and generate score reports that provide meaningful feedback to test-takers and other relevant parties
Design, program, and implement AI-driven tools and solutions to support psychometric analysis, exam development, and operational efficiency across NBCOT
’s assessment programs
Research, develop, and evaluate innovative item types and assessment methods to enhance the measurement of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies relevant to occupational therapy practice
Explore emerging technologies and advances in assessment science to identify opportunities to strengthen NBCOT
’s assessment programs and measurement practices
Conduct psychometric research to improve assessment instruments and practices and to support evidence-based decision-making
Prepare technical documentation and reports by summarizing complex psychometric and statistical information and clearly communicate findings to technical and nontechnical audiences, orally, in writing, and through data visualization
Design, program, and implement AI-driven tools and solutions to support psychometric analysis, exam development, and operational efficiency supporting NBCOT
’s assessment programs
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Manage large datasets and databases to support psychometric analyses, reporting, and research while ensuring data integrity, documentation, and reproducibility
Provide psychometric consultation on the design, development, interpretation, and use of assessments that measure the competencies of occupational therapy professionals
Work collaboratively with colleagues and provide education, guidance, and consultation to internal teams on measurement-related principles and practices, to support valid and fair certification processes, tools, and decisions
Contribute expertise to professional organizations and participate in conferences, mentoring emerging professionals, and supporting initiatives that advance the field of psychometrics and certification
Perform other job-related responsibilities as needed to support NBCOT
’s mission, vision, and values
Requirements
Doctoral degree in a field directly related to measurement, assessment, psychometrics, statistics, educational measurement, quantitative psychology, industrial-organizational psychology or similar, along with 3+ years of experience in a psychometrician role, or equivalent
Strong knowledge of psychometric theory and fundamental concepts in measurement and assessment (e.g., validity, reliability, classical test theory, item response theory)
Knowledge of research methods, including survey design, data collection, and interpretation of research findings
Applied experience conducting job/practice analyses, standard-setting, and statistical and psychometric analyses to support assessment development, scoring, and evaluation
Demonstrates expert knowledge of statistical and productivity software, such as R, SPSS, Winsteps, and Microsoft Excel
Able to perform expert level tasks including advanced statistical and psychometric analysis, conducting research studies, and facilitating psychometric meetings
Experience with practice analysis studies, standard-setting activities, or exam development processes
Knowledge of machine learning and natural language processing
Benefits
35-hour work week
Over 30 paid days off each year
Paid medical insurance
Matched 401K plan and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
Annual bonus and salary adjustments
Covered life insurance and short-term and long-term disability
Voluntary benefits: vision, term life, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance
Important Details
Work schedule: 35 hours per week
Travel expectations: 5-10% domestic travel
Physical demands: Sitting, standing, and walking frequently (2.5-5.5 hours/day); Fine hand manipulation and grasping/handling (typing, using small tools) frequently (2.5-5.5 hours/day); Reaching above shoulder level rarely (not daily); Bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs. rarely (not daily)
About the Company
The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT®) is a national not-for-profit organization that provides certification to over 180,000 occupational therapy professionals. NBCOT develops, administers, and continually reviews its certification process based on current and valid standards that provide reliable indicators of competence of occupational therapy practice. Initial certification from NBCOT is a requirement for licensure in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico. They also work with state regulators and employers to provide information on credentials, professional conduct, and regulatory issues. NBCOT's certification programs have received and maintained accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). NBCOT has been on The NonProfit Times' list of The Best Nonprofits to Work For since 2014.
