SHRM · 21 hours ago
Specialist, Assessment Development
Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expSHRM is a member-driven catalyst for creating better workplaces where people and businesses thrive together. The Specialist, Assessment Development supports content development across the exam lifecycle and ensures the availability of quality test items in alignment with established competency frameworks.
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Responsibilities
Maintain item bank database, including updating and tracking item statuses based on SME reviews, psychometric data, and item performance
Support ongoing practice analysis and standard setting activities, analyze results, provide technical documentation; or support in the development and validation of new credentials or assessments
Partner with Certification team and external vendors ensuring strict deadlines are met, content handoffs are high quality, manages the SHRM item bank with a high attention to detail
Manage the full lifecycle of the exam item bank—creating, maintaining, and tracking item lists, metadata, and performance data across development, review, and testing cycles
Apply content development expertise, including the use of GAI tools to create, edit, and enhance exam content, supporting quality, efficiency, and innovation in item development
Create product information sheets and other technical report documents for internal and external stakeholders applying research methodologies and other validation standards to develop new or update existing SHRM assessment products
Prepare and submit exam research reports, validation studies, and supporting documentation for exam accreditation review
Apply psychometric and performance data to inform item-level decisions, address content gaps, and guide post-analysis refinements
Manage candidate score report upload and distribution, maintaining data integrity and confidentiality protocols
Partner with SHRM Education, SHRM Research, Membership/Executive Network, and Student Communities teams on research and product development initiatives
Perform other duties and make internal or external presentations as needed to support exam development initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Science, Data Science, Educational Measurement, or related field or a minimum of 3 years of directly related exam development or assessment experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, including exposure to HR generalist responsibilities
Strong knowledge of certification and licensure testing programs, including exam validation requirements, test development processes, and accreditation standards
Strong project management and organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities, manage timelines, and ensure high-quality deliverables
Ability to incorporate GAI tools into task workflows to improve efficiency, accuracy, and problem-solving
Demonstrated ability to manage the full assessment-research lifecycle, from study design and data collection through analysis, reporting, and implementation
Proficiency with data analysis tools including Excel, SPSS, R, and Python, with the ability to clean, analyze, and interpret large datasets to support certification and assessment research
Strong writing skills for preparing technical reports, documentation, and stakeholder communications related to exam performance, research findings, and validation studies
Applied experience with psychometric methods such as Classical Test Theory (CTT), Item Response Theory (IRT), differential item functioning (DIF), item analysis, and reliability/validity evaluation
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and external partners, and to contribute to enterprise-level assessment initiatives
Preferred
A Master's Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Behavioral Science, Data Science, Educational Measurement, or related field is preferred
Experience in a high-stakes global testing program/environment is strongly preferred
Experience working with or supporting large-scale testing programs or in-test and item-development (including volunteer SME work) preferred and/or willingness to learn if other requirements are met
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP desired but not required
ICE-CCP desired but not required
Benefits
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Annual discretionary bonus and incentives
Company
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The Society for Human Resource Management is the leading provider of resources serving the needs of HR professionals.
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