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Senior Instructional Testing Expert

We train like we fight! If you want to be part of a dynamic team supporting engaging and cutting-edge training solutions, this is the place for you! Amentum is currently seeking a Senior Instructional Testing Expert in Hanover, MD, to provide front-line, non-technical support for web-based and instructor-led training courses. The Senior Instructional Testing Expert will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering highly sophisticated, technical, hands-on training solutions to meet the mission and time-critical needs of our customers.

Responsibilities: The Senior Instructional Testing Expert designs, develops, and revises tests and/or assessments for highly-technical evaluation programs. A qualified candidate must be fully cleared and possess a range of experience related to test design and exam item analysis methodologies to effectively support customers with rapidly evolving requirements. The Testing Expert will work closely with content developers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to design and develop formative and summative assessments. The Testing Expert conducts data gathering and needs analyses to ensure learning objectives; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA); and/or Job Qualification Standards (JQS) are mapped to test questions and case studies. The Testing Expert develops test blueprints and oversees the creation of job-knowledge tests and performance-oriented assessments. The Testing Expert conducts standard setting activities, develops survey forms to collect student feedback, and performs data and exam analysis and customer reporting. The Testing Expert develops reports to satisfy contractual reporting requirements. The Testing Expert should be familiar with tools such as Excel, SPSS Statistics software, and applications used to deliver testing solutions.

Requirements:

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Poly
• Minimum Education: Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Instructional Design and Human Performance Improvement (or similar degree) -or- MS Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology or Instructional Design and Human Performance Improvement (or similar degree)
• Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum Eight (8) years of experience in workplace job performance assessments and/or evaluations. (with Ph.D) -or- Minimum Ten (10) years of experience in workplace job performance assessments and/or evaluations. (with MS)

Other requirements: The Senior Instructional Testing Expert must be able to successfully demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Identifies and develops the assessment and/or testing methods for learning solutions
• Develops the testing strategies for the program
• Applies validity and reliability standards to ensure tests are psychometrically sound
• Revises tests and/or assessments based on beta and pilot offerings of learning programs
• Writes contract documentation to support all aspects of testing on the program
• Conducts research and provides recommendations on processes and procedures for test creation and administration
• Collaborates with subject matter experts and multi-disciplinary team members to develop measurable learning objectives and integrate tests into the course content of learning program
• Develops and utilizes paper or electronic assessment instruments, such as multiple-choice selected responses, open ended, essay, case studies, performance-based tasks, role-play, pre-and post-tests, and simulations
• Conducts standard setting activities
• Applies psychometric formulas and theory to construct valid and reliable tests and measures of knowledge and/or performance-based assessments
• Exam and item analysis
• Maintains detailed records of the exams for the program
• Possess drive, enthusiasm, and attention to detail
• Ability to solve problems quickly and completely; analytical problem-solving skills; adept at root-cause analysis and mitigation
• Effective communication, writing, and requirements gathering skills are needed to be effective in this role for working with other members of the team and with the customer to meet the requirements of the program

Attendance: Attendance is critical at all times. Must be able to work a 40-hour workweek, normally Monday through Friday. However, times and days may vary depending on business requirements. Needs to be available to work overtime during critical peaks and be available to meet last minute requests for overtime should the situation occur.

Pay Transparency Verbiage Amentum's health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, seven paid holidays, plus floating holidays and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock and have the opportunity to receive a performance discretionary bonus. The base salary range for this position is $180,000 to $220,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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