Advanced Specialist, Implementation Specialist

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The Advanced Specialist, Content Implementation role drives end-to-end item and test development for large-scale K–12 statewide assessment programs. This role serves as a primary client-facing leader for content development; translates standards and blueprints into high-quality item/test specifications; and coordinates cross-functional work with Psychometrics, Content, Publishing Services, Program Delivery, and Finance. The Senior TDM provides thought leadership on assessment design, ensures operational excellence across paper and online modalities, and helps deliver successful outcomes for programs.

Key responsibilities

Assessment leadership and client consulting

• Provide expert guidance on assessment design, content development, and evidence-based practices for statewide assessments, including summative, interim, and other assessment types.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client-facing content development requirements and educator committee meetings.

Blueprinting, item/test specifications, and development

• Translate standards and blueprints into actionable 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.