Psychometrician I in Johns Creek, Georgia at

NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF PHYS

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NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF PHYS

Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097, United States Posted on October 31, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired. Job Description Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for NCCPA as NCCPA will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. As the Psychometrician I , you will provide psychometric expertise supporting NCCPA's examination programs and contribute to research that helps strengthen and advance our assessment practices. Working alongside senior psychometric staff and department leadership, you will conduct psychometric analyses, support key examination activities, contribute to psychometric studies, and collaborate across the organization to ensure the quality and integrity of NCCPA's examination programs. In accordance with NCCPA's Conflict of Interest Policy, any NCCPA employee who is a PA, lives with or is in a committed relationship with, or is related to a PA is prohibited from working on exam content , participating in NCCPA exam-related meetings and will not have access to NCCPA systems that contain PA data.

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Director of Psychometrics & Data Science Who We Are National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1974, we are dedicated to assuring the public that board 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.

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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 in Johns Creek, Georgia. As a matter of policy, NCCPA restricts remote positions to employees whose home office location is within a U.S. jurisdiction in the Eastern or Central time zones . Why Work at NCCPA We get to do meaningful work every day, and we enjoy working and having fun together! We're proud to be recognized by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a Top Workplace in the metro Atlanta region. How Will You Make a Difference? You will… Lead routine psychometric analyses across NCCPA examination programs, including IRT calibrations, scaling and equating, item analysis and key validation, standard setting, item bank analyses, and test form construction. Plan and complete psychometric studies and quality assurance activities that support and improve NCCPA's examination programs. Develop and maintain documentation of key psychometric processes and contribute to the planning of psychometric activities. Monitor trends and research in certification, licensure testing, and assessment and provide recommendations for innovative assessment methods. Collaborate across departments and communicate psychometric principles and research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Facilitate exam-related activities and represent NCCPA on psychometric, assessment, and research matters with internal and external stakeholders. Hard Skills You Will Have PhD in Psychometrics, Quantitative Psychology or Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation. Knowledge of psychometric models, including Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, and equating models. Knowledge of psychometric tools, including their capabilities and limitations. 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. Ability to organize and plan work effectively while managing multiple projects. Soft Skills You Will Bring Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences. Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while effectively managing individual responsibilities. Extra Skills You Can Bring Along Knowledge of developing user interfaces for interactive applications in RShiny . Knowledge of data science methodologies, including data visualization, machine learning, and natural language processing. 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 Human Resources at 678-417-8110. Scan to Apply Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone. Fast Easy Apply on the go Scan to Apply Not ready to apply yet? Enter your email and we'll send you a reminder to come back and apply. Remind Me Later Explore Related Opportunities Physician Assistants jobs near me in Georgia Jobs near me in Georgia Physician Assistants jobs Job Location Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097, United States Frequently asked questions about this position Similar Jobs In Johns Creek, Georgia New Physician

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