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Psychometrics - Statistical Analyst

Employer
Data Recognition Corporation
Location
Maple Grove, MN
Start date
Apr 20, 2019
Closing date
May 20, 2019

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Category
Other
Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time

Job Details

Req #38

Wednesday, February 27, 2019 DRC is one of the largest educational assessment and curriculum/instruction companies in the industry.   Statistical Analyst

 

Purpose

This position supports the Managing Senior, Psychometrics in the design, computation, report generation, and data analysis of assigned educational assessment projects.  

Qualifications

• Assist in all psychometric and test development activities related to assigned educational assessment projects, for example, test calibration, test equating, item analysis, and dimensionality and reliability analysis.

• Assist in determining the design, analysis and evaluation of the systems,processes, and services required to meet or exceed contract requirements.

• Assist with writing proposal sections related to psychometric activities.

• Assist in setting and achieving departmental goals.

• Some travel required.

Essential Duties and Tasks


 A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or related field is required.

• Experience with statistical analysis software, e.g. R, SPSS, SAS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Preferred:

• Experience in educational assessment

• Programming experience

• Working knowledge of testing methodologies

• Experience with database structures

• Additional education related to measurement or statistics

Essential Job Requirements:

  • Report to work promptly when scheduled
  • Be able to work under supervision and accept feedback 
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Relate effectively and work respectfully with diverse work groups
  • Ability to consistently perform well during times of increased work load
  • Set and meet deadlines
  • Manage multiple job functions simultaneously
  • Other duties as needed
  • Reporting to this position:  No direct reports


    Physical Requirements: 

  • Ability to sit and/or stand for up to 8 hour periods of time
  • Ability to look at a computer monitor, utilize a keyboard and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds as necessary
  •  Data Recognition Corporation is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/V/D

    The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

    Data Recognition Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V and prospective employees will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, age, protected veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.    Other details
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Job Start Date Tuesday, March 12, 2019
  • Company

    Founded in 1978, Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) is a privately-held company headquartered here in the Twin Cities, with offices in Maple Grove, Woodbury, Brooklyn Park, and eight other locations nationwide.  DRC’s three divisions – Education, Survey Services and Document Services – provide high quality programs and services to state departments of education, medium-to large sized global businesses, and the United States Government.  DRC delivers full-service educational testing and assessment programs; large-scale survey research and data-collection programs; and comprehensive digital and mailing document solutions.  DRC continues to achieve extraordinary growth and provides superior career opportunities for talented professionals.

     

    Benefits:
    *Health Insurance
    Medical and Dental
    *Term Life Insurance/AD&D
    *401(k) Plan
    *Profit Sharing
    *Vacation
    *Holidays
    *Personal Time Off
    *Short Term Disability
    *Long Term Disability
    *Tuition Reimbursement
    *Educational Grants for Children of DRC Employees *Community Service Leave *Discount Programs

    Locations: Maple Grove Headquarters/494 & Bass Lk Rd, Brooklyn Park/7303 Boone Ave N and the Brooklyn Park Distribution Ctr./8900 Wyoming Ave N.  If interested in applying,  please visit the Careers page on our website at www.datarecognitioncorp.com.

     

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