Manager, Test Development

Cambium Learning Group

. Manage a team of Test Developers and Item Writers .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing teams and leading content development for large-scale assessments, with a strong understanding of the U.S. Education System and innovative assessment products. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, communicate with senior leadership, and deliver impactful presentations.

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Team ManagementContent DevelopmentU.S. Education System KnowledgeTechnical Advisory Committee ExperiencePresentation Skills

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Hard Skills

Content KnowledgeAssessment DevelopmentProject ManagementRisk ManagementProposal Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationThought LeadershipFlexibilityProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale Summative AssessmentsInnovative Assessment ProductsEarly Childhood Formative ProductsDistrict-Level AssessmentsClient-Facing Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a team of Test Developers and Item Writers
Contribute to and execute complex plans or solutions vetted by Test Development leadership
Manage client and stakeholder expectations and resolve requests thoroughly and timely
Identify risks to scope, schedule, and budget; escalate and monitor risk resolution
Identify and escalate complex department-wide issues and seek and offer solutions
Collaborate across divisions as needed
Contribute to content test development across projects as a senior-level reviewer
Present in Technical Advisory Committee meetings as a content specialist and to senior leadership and company stakeholders
Oversee and drive client-facing meetings, including standard settings, content advisory, rubric validation, range finding, data review, and other client meetings
Drive Content and Test Development training, including preparation for standard setting
Autonomously contribute to proposal work as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics or Math Education with at least 8 years of experience leading development of content for large-scale summative assessments or equivalent relevant experience
Master’s degree is preferred
At least 3 years of experience in a management role (People or Project)
Deep content knowledge
Proven knowledge and experience with the U.S. Education System and Education Assessment
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with innovative assessment products, including research, design, development, and implementation of development efforts (highly preferred)
Awareness of early childhood formative products and experience creating district-level assessments (beneficial)
Highly comfortable interacting with and delivering various presentations to senior leadership and clients
Demonstrated experience contributing to Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) (preferred)
Demonstrated and highly effective thought leadership
Highly skilled in collaboration, communication, and balancing concurrent responsibilities
Highly flexible and adaptive, pivoting as needed to arrive at a solution and meet deadlines
Ability to travel 1-8 times per year, including trips lasting 2-5 days
Reliable cable or fiber-optic broadband internet connection with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload when working remotely
Ability to actively participate in video-based interviews and ongoing virtual meetings with camera on
Must comply with prohibition on note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools during interviews or selection activities unless prior written approval is obtained

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote First work environment with flexibility to balance work with life
Home or remote office setup cost reimbursement
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities