We are seeking a Test Content Developer to support the development and maintenance of fair, valid, reliable and legally defensible certification examinations. This position will provide support for to the exam development and maintenance processes for multiple exam programs.

The Primary Responsibilities Are:

Test-Related Editorial Work

• Conduct comprehensive psychometric and style edit of items, ensuring that content fits and fulfills approved test specifications, and that form and structure is consistent with psychometric standards, BPS standards, and American English standards of grammar and spelling, prior to review by subject matter experts (SME)
• Provide support to volunteer subject matter experts in item development work, new item authoring, form review, and other phases of test development
• Help coordinate and facilitate item writing activities including live and virtual meetings and online writing and review;
• Prepare written materials as needed in support of marketing and other related functions.
• Create and update instructional materials such as item writing guidelines and style guides and online training modules
• Coordinate the identification, approval, and listing of reference/resource materials.
• Consult SMEs, standards, and candidate feedback to identify reasons for aberrant test item performance.

Exam Development

• Attend and support exam development meetings as needed, such as exam construction
• Plan and manage item writing workshops, item review and approval sessions with SMEs and BPS staff.
• Identify gaps in item banks to create “most wanted” lists to match content specifications
• Conduct quality assurance on all tests to be published and support exam publication efforts.
• Assist with the coordination of test launch schedules and activities.
• Maintain the security of confidential test, candidate, and vendor information.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and management of teams of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Maintain the security of confidential test, candidate, and vendor information.