Psychometrics & Exam Development Manager

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Psychometrics & Exam Development Manager on behalf of a respected organization in the certification and testing field. This is an exceptional full-time, direct-hire opportunity to lead exam development, item bank management, SME engagement, and assessment quality processes for accredited certification programs.

About the Role:

The Psychometrics & Exam Development Manager is responsible for overseeing exam development functions for one or more of the organization’s certification examinations. This role requires strong autonomy, testing-industry expertise, and the ability to drive exam development workflows from concept through delivery. The Manager will lead item development operations, coordinate subject matter experts, collaborate with psychometric partners, supervise internal staff, and ensure examinations remain valid, reliable, defensible, and aligned with accreditation standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and manage exam development initiatives and timelines
• Oversee logistics, coordination, and execution of item development workshops
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with volunteer subject matter experts (SMEs)
• Lead and facilitate SME workshops and meetings, including Item Writing, Item Review, and Form Review
• Identify training needs for SMEs and direct reports
• Design, develop, and implement training resources for SMEs and internal staff
• Manage staff item review processes to ensure alignment with exam blueprints and style guidelines
• Monitor and maintain item bank health to support ongoing exam development needs
• Assemble exam forms using psychometric principles and best practices
• Analyze exam performance data (difficulty, discrimination indices, etc.) to identify and address issues
• Collaborate with Psychometricians to ensure defensibility of exams and interpret performance data
• Supervise and coordinate with third-party vendors supporting exam publishing, security, program management, and psychometrics
• Prepare examination-related documents and analytic reports for NCCA accreditation and executive leadership
• Resolve certification candidate issues related to exam administration, authorizations, and appeals
• Supervise and direct Certification Program Coordinators
• Operate the organization’s passenger van to transport SMEs to and from volunteer activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in educational psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, statistics, education, instructional design, or related field (or equivalent education and experience)
• Minimum of 3 years managing exam development or assessment-based credentialing activities
• Credentialing Specialist Certificate, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
• 3 years of direct supervisory experience
• 3 years managing development and delivery of testing assessments
• At least 1 year of meeting planning and execution experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and exam development platforms
• Ability to work evenings as required
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong facilitation, analytical, editing, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of psychometric concepts and data-driven decision-making
• ICE-CCP certification highly preferred
• Experience in applied behavior analysis is a plus

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package ($80,000/Annual)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Professional development and credentialing support
• Collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Opportunity to impact nationally recognized certification programs

About the Organization:

This organization supports nationally recognized certification programs and is dedicated to advancing industry standards through high-quality, defensible examination development. The team is committed to ensuring exam integrity, compliance with accreditation requirements, and excellence in credentialing operations.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.