Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist

Pearson VUE

. Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and evidence-based practices for statewide assessments .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessment design and content development for statewide K–12 assessments, leveraging AI technologies to enhance workflows while ensuring compliance and quality. Proven ability to manage client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and apply psychometric principles in test development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expertise In Item And Test DevelopmentClient-Facing Work ExperienceKnowledge Of Psychometric PrinciplesStrong Vendor Management SkillsProficiency With Project And Financial Planning

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Hard Skills

Assessment DesignContent DevelopmentTest SpecificationsData ReviewsProject PlanningFinancial PlanningAI-Supported Content DevelopmentAccessibility ChecksBias ChecksItem Bank Configuration

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI-Powered ToolsEnterprise SystemsContent Development ToolsProject Management Software

Industry Keywords

Educational TestingStatewide AssessmentsK–12 AssessmentsCross-Functional Team LeadershipChange Control

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and evidence-based practices for statewide assessments
Serve as a primary client-facing contact for content development requirements and educator committee meetings
Translate standards and blueprints into item and test specifications; secure client approvals and maintain documentation
Partner with Psychometrics on blueprint setup, test construction, data reviews, and standard setting inputs
Configure item bank metadata and test maps and oversee form assembly for paper and online administrations
Create, monitor, and update labor and non-salary forecasts
Lead scope discussions with content development vendors; initiate SOWs and coordinate escalations
Maintain and approve content development schedules; manage change control and document updates
Identify and log project-specific risks; develop mitigation and contingency plans
Troubleshoot item/test development issues and lead corrective actions
Create and execute customer communication plans
Facilitate customer review meetings and track customer satisfaction measures
Define escalation pathways and ensure timely issue resolution
Coordinate staffing; provide performance feedback and coaching to team members and vendor partners
Foster team collaboration and support a positive team environment
Leverage AI-powered tools in assessment content development, review, and enhancement
Integrate AI-generated assets into assessment workflows with editorial oversight and provenance documentation
Stay current with AI technologies and share practical guidance and tool recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
5+ years of experience in the educational testing and assessment industry
Client-facing work and cross-functional team leadership experience
Expertise in item and test development for statewide K–12 assessments
Experience across paper and online modalities
Knowledge of psychometric principles relevant to development
Experience with statewide assessments
Proficiency with project and financial planning
Strong vendor management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
Adaptability with enterprise systems and tools
Ability to travel throughout the year, with increased travel during summer months
Demonstrated excellence in AI-supported content development within a managed, compliant workflow
Experience or familiarity with prompting, refining, and evaluating AI-generated content for educational assessments
Ability to apply accessibility and bias checks to AI-generated content
Willingness to learn and adapt to new AI tools and methodologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive program eligibility
Remote work arrangement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities