ISACA is a global professional association and learning organization that leverages the expertise of its 180,000+ members who work in digital trust fields such as information security, governance, assurance, risk, privacy and quality. It has a presence in 188 countries, including 225 chapters worldwide. Through the ISACA Foundation, ISACA supports IT education and career pathways for underresourced and underrepresented populations.

This position will be responsible for providing test development support, psychometric support and program support for ISACA’s high-stake certification examinations and assessment-based certificate examinations, by analyzing data to measure the performance of exams, items, and exam takers. This position will work closely and receive oversight from ISACA’s Sr. Psychometrician.

• Assist in conducting psychometric analysis, review of certificate/certification exams, and gather trend data identified via forensic analysis of exam fraud.
• Analyze test taker results and create candidate feedback reports.
• Assist with the development of the HMLA Oral exam packages to be sent to examiners and serve as co-staff liaison on an as-needed basis for CMMI HMLA Oral Exam Item Development Working Groups and Item Development Workshops
• Conduct the mapping of potential IP-infringed items to our exam pools to identify compromised items for all exams and work with Sr. Psychometrician to update pool status.
• Coordinate and monitor ISACA’s certification appeals process, analyze region or demographic specific exam results to support key stakeholder decisions on exam programs.
• Assist in the development and review of the CCOA performance-based lab items and exam form creation.
• Assist with the completion of the annual ISO/ANSI audit, reports and exam fraud investigations.

Required Field of Study:

• Psychometrics or related field.

Minimum Years of Experience Required:

• 3 years

Description of Minimum Experience Required:

• Experience in test development, research analytics, and/or psychometrics.

Preferred Field of Study:

• Masters Quantitative Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Statistics, Educational Measurement, or a closely related field.

Preferred Years of Experience:

• 3+ years

Description of Preferred Experience:

• Basic understanding of test development procedures and applied psychometric techniques.
• Familiarity with data analysis methods that support assessment.

Competencies/Skills Required:

• Basic level knowledge and skills regarding psychometric analysis
• Knowledge and skill in assessment design and development
• Written and oral communication skills
• Self-management and organizational skills
• Very strong problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail

ISACA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. ISACA is committed to building an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, citizenship, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military discharge status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state, or local law. We support an inclusive workplace where employees excel based on merit, qualifications, experience, and ability.