Psychometrician, AWS Training & Certification

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 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: 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

- 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

- 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 OR Portland - 136000.00 - 184000.00 USD annually
USA TX Austin - 136000.00 - 184000.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 136000.00 - 184000.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 136000.00 - 184000.00 USD annually
USA WA Bellevue - 136000.00 - 184000.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 136000.00 - 184000.00 USD annually