I'M HIRING - PhD in Statistics, Psychometrics, I/O Psych Needed!!

[VantageHR]

I am the HR Director for a company based out of New Hope, PA that is currently looking to hire a new Director of Statistics to help support out educational software division.  The ideal candidate has a PhD, with at least 5 years of experience, and hopefully experience in data/job analysis and test development.  This position is critical and we are hoping to fill it in the near future.  If you or someone you know might be qualified or is interested in having a discussion, please have them contact me directly at hr@vantage.com.  I have included components of the job description below for review.  Please feel free to share the job description and my contact info with anyone who may be interested or might be able to assist with the search.  Thank you for your time and attentiveness!

 

Director of Statistics

McCann Associates, as a subsidiary of Vantage Laboratories has over 10 years of experience in Artificial Intelligence and natural language learning research and development. McCann Associates is a leader and innovator in the development and deployment of high-stakes and diagnostic professional assessments for public and private organizations. Our focus is cutting-edge technology solutions servicing the corporate, professional organizations and associations, higher education and government markets. For nearly five decades, McCann has created, delivered, scored and reported, via paper and pencil and through web-based online technology, hundreds of thousands of employment assessments for clients throughout the world.

 

Due to increased demand for our solutions, McCann Associates is actively seeking a qualified candidate to join our team located in Yardley, PA in the role of Director of Statistics.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plan, coordinate and perform job analyses for various clients. Oversee and coach junior staff in creating job analyses surveys; leading job analyses meetings; collecting and analyzing job analyses data; and creating job analyses reports
• Manage all statistical work flow throughout the company. Plan, coordinate, and coach various staff in all aspects of establishing test specifications, item development workshops, item entry and edit, item review and review meetings, test creation and test review meetings
• Design, develop and perform validation studies on an as needed basis. Assist and coach junior staff with validation studies and reports
• Document best practices; processes and procedures; and continually improve established operating procedures
• Attend client scoring sessions including oral assignments; participate in the scoring process; calculation of scores; and score interpretation
• Develop score interpretation materials and testing program publications. Conduct and report on complex research. Work at a high level of skills, both independently and as part of a team, in all phases of statistical analysis
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct the statistical work required for score reporting and date interpretation for complex testing programs
• Create statistical and research plans and review results for reasonableness and accuracy
• Assume primary responsibility for designing, developing, and documenting technical and operating procedures and statistical guidelines for assigned programs
• Conduct routine statistical analyses across various programs, as necessary, which may include item analyses, DIF analyses, frequency analyses, equating analyses, IRT analyses and other statistical analyses common to the industry
• Assist sales with the writing of the statistical and test development sections of proposals
• Work with clients in connection with designing certification and licensure programs including, but not limited to, holding item writing workshops, test specification meetings, cut score study workshops, conducting validation studies and performing other data analysis, as required
• Be familiar with national industry standards and remain current in the field
• Analyze and create new Intellimetric® models for new essays/constructed response items
• Assist in quality control measures to ensure reports and analyses are without error
• Prepare validation, reliability, IM modeling, and other statistical reports, as needed
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Psychometrics, I/O Psychology, or in a related field is required
• 5-7 years of experience in Job Analysis, Test Development, and Data Analysis is preferred
• 5-7 years of management experience
• Experience with item analyses, DIF analyses, frequency analyses, equating analyses; IRT analyses and other statistical analyses common to the industry
• Must be able to work independently
• Strong leadership skills
• Previous work with employment, certification, and licensure assessments is required

 

McCann Associates offers a competitive base salary; company benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, ID Theft Protection, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, etc. for full time employees; paid training; laptop/technology required to perform the sales function; business expense reimbursement; and professional career advancement opportunities.

 

McCann Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

[statisticsfall2014]

what is the salary?

[spunky]

HA! I KNEW MY FIELD WAS THE FIELD TO BE IN! 

[VantageHR]

Salary is based on experience and other qualifications - but the role likely will pay a minimum of $70k.