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Psychometrician (Entry Level, Mid-Level or Senior Level) 

Location: NCCPA is a hybrid work environment with our headquarters located in Johns Creek, Georgia. NCCPA has determined that the telecommuting status of this position is remote which means that employees in remote positions are allowed to primarily work remotely with required travel for mandatory meetings, including to the NCCPA headquarters.

Reports To: Manager of Psychometrics

Number of Openings: 1

Who We Are

NCCPA is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1975, we are dedicated to assuring the public that certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories have decided to rely on NCCPA certification as one of the criteria for licensure or regulation of PAs.

Why Work at NCCPA

We get to do meaningful work every day and we enjoy working and having fun together! No wonder we’ve been voted one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare 5 years in a row!

Why Us, Why Now?

As a Psychometrician, you will provide psychometric expertise on NCCPA’s exam related activities and conducts research related to NCCPA’s exam programs. 

How Will You Make a Difference? You will…

• Perform routine psychometric analyses on all NCCPA examination programs 
  • Item bank analyses 
  • Test form construction 
  • IRT calibrations 
  • Scaling and equating projects 
  • Item analysis and key validation 
  • Standard settings 
• Compile analyses and documentation completed by internal psychometric staff.
• Participate in implementation of standard setting and other psychometric meetings 
• Develop operational workflows for routine psychometric work. 
• Plans and completes psychometric studies that improve NCCPA’s examination programs. 
• Participates in NCCPA’s Summer Psychometric Internship 
• Keeps abreast on latest trends and relevant research in certification and licensure testing. 
• Supplies data for the NCCA accreditation process by suppling data as required. 
• Identifies opportunities to enhance NCCPA’s image through presentations at conferences, collaborations with other organizations, etc.
• Provides informational and training sessions to educate NCCPA’s staff on exam and research activities and initiatives
• Works with the IT and Quality Assurance departments to explain psychometric principles to aid in developing software and conducting quality assurance processes. 
• Presents and/or publishes work at relevant psychometrics conferences and publications.
• Represents NCCPA on assessment and psychometric and research issues with internal and external constituents. 
  • Conducts presentations at psychometric and exam related conferences 
  • Facilitates standard setting, key validation, and other exam related meetings
  • Serves as an active member on cross departmental teams as needed.

Hard Skills You Will Have

• PhD in Psychometrics, Quantitative Psychology or Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation.
• Knowledge of diverse psychometric models including Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, Equating models, etc.
• Knowledge of psychometric tools, their capabilities and limitations
• Proficiency in R programming language
• Demonstrated ability to run and evaluate item and test analysis software
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, communicate and apply results of psychometric analyses and studies to technical and non-technical personnel.

Soft Skills You Will Bring

• Your proven ability to work as a self-motivated individual as well as a collaborating team member.
• Your ability to conduct presentations on technical testing issues to a wide range of audiences
• Your highly developed time management and organizational skills.
• Your proven communication and relationship building skills with a proficiency in diplomacy. 
• Your proven ability to manage competing priorities and accomplishing tasks within the agreed upon timeframe. 

Compensation Range: $87,025.00- $100,000.00

Benefits and Perks for You

• Work/Life Balance
  • 37.5-hour workweek, Monday - Friday
  • Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work Environment 
  • Eleven paid holidays 
  • 19 PTO Days
  • Paid Volunteer Day to Make a Difference
• ​Great Compensation
• Monthly Technology Stipend 
• Medical, Dental and Vision with over 80% Employer Contribution
• 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance and Short- and Long-term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account for Medical Expenses (100% Employer Funded)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions and Matching
• Access to Voluntary Benefits such as Legal Aid, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Basic Life and AD&D for you, your spouse and dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• 24/7 Telehealth
• Fully Stocked Breakroom with Healthy Snacks
• $1,000 Annual Reimbursement for Fitness Clubs & Program Dues
• Up to $240 in Annual Cash Incentives for Staying Active
• $5,250 in Tuition Reimbursements 
• 100% Employer Paid Training Opportunities

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

NCCPA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCCPA will take steps to assure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Tina Gaither at tinag@nccpa.net or 678-417-8589.