Job Description
Location: Onsite in Greater Philadelphia
My client, a Philadelphia-based consulting firm shaping the science of breakthrough performance, is searching for a Senior Psychometrician to advance a proprietary diagnostic measuring Affinity, Interdependence, Ownership, Purpose, and Risk—core drivers of extraordinary team and organizational outcomes. This is a rare chance to own the evolution of a proven, high-impact assessment used by global business leaders to unlock transformative results. If you thrive at the edge of psychometric rigor and real-world performance strategy, this role puts your expertise center stage.
Why You Should Apply
- Lead next-generation development of a flagship diagnostic used in executive consulting
- High-impact role influencing Fortune-level performance outcomes
- Grow and mentor a small psychometrics function (1 direct report to start)
- Competitive salary + bonus + strong benefits
- Join an innovation-driven culture
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead psychometric design, validation, and product innovation
- Advance a static Likert-based assessment using IRT, CTT, and advanced modeling
- Drive test validity, reliability, and ongoing refinement
- Lead survey/assessment design and interpret complex data sets
- Partner with consultants and product thinkers to shape future diagnostic strategy
- Provide leadership to a junior psychometrician
About You
- PhD in a measurement-related discipline
- 8–12 years psychometric development expertise
- Strong expertise in IRT, CTT, test design, validity, reliability
- Statistical fluency in R/SPSS/SAS
- Prefer business-focused, applied psychometrics (ETS, Pearson, ACT, Cambium, etc.)
- Strong statistical + programming proficiency (R/Python/etc.)
- Ability to translate complex data into powerful business insights
How To Apply
Send resume to ava@scientificsearch.com and reference Job #19667.