at PSI Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description
Title: Test Developer
Location: Remote
Compensation: $65K
About PSI
We are PSI Services. We power world leading tests. Delivered with trusted science and the very best test taker experience. PSI supports test-takers on their journey to pursuing dreams and gaining certifications that are important to them. They believe that their dreams are worth working for; that their dreams are worth the effort. And we believe that too. This is our core purpose, to empower people to achieve their dreams. We do this by being the best provider of workforce solutions, which foster both technology and science to deliver the best solutions for our test takers.
We are searching for top talent to join our PSI team and help grow our products and services. We have a creative, supportive and inclusive culture where we empower people in their careers to be their authentic self and make the most of their great talent.
At PSI, we are committed to helping people meet their potential and we believe that promoting diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our success. That’s why you’ll find these ideals are intrinsic to our company culture and applied throughout the employee lifecycle.
Learn more about what we do at: https://www.psiexams.com/
About the Role
The Test Developer applies technical expertise in item editing, item bank management, test creation, and project management to the development of certifications tests. They manage a portfolio of assigned client programs, facilitate test development meetings with external stakeholders, maintain test and item banks using PSI’s
proprietary item banking and test delivery software.
This is a full-time permanent role, with flexible hours around core office availability Monday to Friday. The role can be performed remotely, with occasional travel (up to 20%) required for meetings, events and workshops.
Role Responsibilities
- Configure and manage clients’ item banks in proprietary testing software.
- Maintain and update items and their classifications in the item bank according to established workflows.
- Edit and proofread items according to grammar, spelling, test item format, and conformance to clientspecific
style guides.
- Assemble test forms that meet prescribed criteria and document those results.
- Facilitate in-person and web-based test development meetings with client representatives and subject
matter experts.
- Conduct training for item writers and monitor their progress toward writing assignments.
- Document decisions and outcomes from test development meetings.
- Develop and maintain timelines for test development activities, track progress in project management
ticketing software, and coordinate test development activity with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate test development requirements and progress to client representatives and subject matter
experts.
- Maintain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of proprietary testing software.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements
- Education to Bachelor’s degree level.
- 1 or more years’ experience in professional test development and item bank management is preferred.
- Experience with project management processes and applications preferred.
- Ability to accurately type a minimum of 60 words per minute.
- Strong proofreading skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits & Culture
At PSI, our culture is to be transparent and fair. That’s why all of our roles have been benchmarked at a competitive rate against the local market they are based in. To be transparent all of our adverts now include the salary so you can see if we align with your expectations when looking for your next role.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and supportive culture when you join us. This includes:
+ 401k/Pension/Retirement Plan – with country specific employer %
+ Enhanced PTO/Annual Leave
+ Medical insurance – country specific
+ Dental, Vision, Life and Short Term Disability for US
+ Flexible Spending Accounts – for the US
+ Medical Cashback plan covering vision, dental and income protection for UK
+ Employee Assistance Programme
+ Commitment and understanding of work/life balance
+ Dedicated DE&I group that drive core people initiatives
+ A culture of embracing wellness, including regular global initiatives
+ Access to supportive and professional mechanisms to help you plan for your future
+ Volunteer Day and a culture of giving back to our community and industry through volunteering opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35©