Psychometrician

The AWS Certification team is seeking a Psychometrician with experience working with criterion-referenced assessment programs to support a large global AWS Certification and Credentialing program. In this role, you will support all psychometric aspects of exam development and operation, including job analyses, standard setting, automated test assembly, item and test analyses, optimal item bank design, quality assurance, and project planning.

You will work closely with a team of psychometricians, subject matter experts, certification exam program managers, publishing, delivery, security, and product management teams to support ongoing analyses of exam and credential data. To be successful in this position, you must be highly motivated, creative, detail oriented, and a self-starter who is able to think big, execute, ensure high quality, yet stay focused on the details.

Key job responsibilities
• Conduct Job Task Analysis (JTA) workshops and post-JTA survey analyses to define the blueprint and test specifications for new certifications or updates to existing certifications
• Conduct standard setting studies to set the passing score for exams and credentials
• Run item analysis to evaluate quality and performance of exam items
• Use automated test assembly procedures to assemble forms or item pools
• Work with content development to track item bank trends and optimize the health of item banks
• Support the development of a cloud-based analytics and reporting system
• Partake in development and performance analysis of credentials
• Interpret and clearly communicate the results of analyses to stakeholders through written and oral reports
• Follow the accreditation standards set by ISO/IEC:2012 17024 and the National Council for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) as they relate to valid psychometric practices
• Contribute to the development and execution of the strategic goals regarding the AWS certification and credentialing program.
• Consult with leadership, internal staff, external consultants, and industry leaders regarding advancement of current offerings

Basic Qualifications

- PhD
- At least 1 year post-doctoral direct experience working with high stakes certification or licensure programs
- Experience conducting job task analysis and standard setting
- Experience in equating, item analysis, and form assembly
- Experience using item response theory
- Experience using Generative AI tools
- Proficiency in R or Python languages

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in testing for global audiences
- Experience with different exam designs and delivery (e.g. LOFT, CAT)
- Experience using advanced AI methods (e.g., Machine Learning, Agentic AI)
- History of conference presentations and publications
- Experience with data forensics methods

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, OR, Portland - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Arlington - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually