Associate Statistical Data Analyst

About ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

Position Summary

The Associate Statistical Data Analyst coordinates, plans, conducts, and manages PAR-related assessment eco-system operations as well as data processing for assigned testing programs and projects. This role develops and manages procedures, processes, and work schedules for the assigned testing programs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform statistical analysis and data processing tasks that require an understanding of statistics and measurement (e.g., multiple regression, reliability, validity).
• Write and design new code or revise existing programs to perform statistical analyses.
• Consult with data analysis colleagues to design and implement processes with an emphasis on automation through software programs such as SAS, Python, or R to ensure deliverables are consistently created accurately and efficiently.
• Assist in the implementation and support of new systems for processing statistical data to improve the functional capabilities within our area.
• Create, modify, and validate critical components of statistical procedures and reports, score reporting, and technical documentation for internal or external clients.
• Participate in activities to proactively work toward shorter cycle time and reduced costs, greater customer satisfaction, and quality maintenance. Suggest areas in which greater efficiencies might be obtained and partner with higher-level staff to implement relevant changes.
• Identify and help resolve data-related problems and evaluate reasonableness based on specialized program and technical knowledge. Exercise sound judgment and knowledge of standard operating procedures when performing quality control of complex statistical operations.
• May coordinate requests for data and data interpretation for internal staff and external clients. In collaboration with psychometricians, provide statistical analysis support and prepare tables and graphics for research reports and special studies.
• Manage competing priorities and adhere to strict deadlines even in light of unexpected challenges and schedule changes. Commit to meeting all service level agreements and client obligations.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow or create appropriate safeguards for test information including answer keys and test design as well as test takers’ personal information and test performance.
• Adhere to ethical standards and comply with the laws and regulations applicable to your job function.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Statistical analysis and data processing operations and in performing data analysis by utilizing various types of statistical software packages or programming languages (e.g. SAS, Python, or R).
• Basic or intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word sufficient to create text and tables for memos and reports.
• Basic or intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power Platform in performing basic data entry, creating and utilizing formulas, efficiently organizing data and information, and analyzing and displaying data.
  
  

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Psychology or a closely related field is required.
• Some prior experience in managing and coordinating statistical analysis and data processing operations and in performing data analysis by utilizing various types of statistical software packages or programming languages is required.
  
  

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!
  
  

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.