Test Development Project Manager

$75,000 - $75,000/Yr

Center For Applied Linguistics - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Test Development Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the creation, refinement, and delivery of test items for large-scale English language assessments. This role requires a strong background in educational assessment and project management, focusing on improving educational outcomes for K-12 English learners. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality test items that align with language development standards and best practices, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on development tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of test development projects in collaboration with test development domain managers.
• Collaborate with test development domain managers to create and implement project plans, monitor timelines, prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and adjust workflows as necessary.
• Oversee the logistics and materials preparation for test development activities and reviews, ensuring adherence to established standards and guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate within and across functional teams and external stakeholders throughout the test development process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, communicating status updates and ensuring transparent communication.
• Ensure adherence to quality control procedures and standards for both paper-based and computer-delivered test items.
• Prepare, review, and maintain documentation and records related to test development.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least four years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with at least two years of relevant experience.
• Successful project management experience.
• Experience working in educational assessment.

Nice-to-haves

• Supervisory experience
• Experience developing test items for large-scale assessments
• Experience working with K-12 multilingual learners in U.S. educational settings
• Experience developing English language proficiency tests

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities