Research Scientist

Education is ever-evolving. And so are we.

We seek passionate people from diverse backgrounds who are committed to helping improve the work of schools as a trusted partner in advancing learning. By joining the Cognia team, you will be immersed in a community of energetic and resourceful people dedicated to a common vision to impact and inspire education providers to advance and enable pathways of success for all learners. At Cognia we have developed a holistic approach to education that empowers schools to create real outcomes and optimize learning for students of all backgrounds, servicing more than 36,000 institutions, 5 million teachers, and 25 million students in 85 countries. When you join Cognia, you join a team of experts passionate about our mission and embracing our core values in everything we do.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Intermediate level individual contributor in psychometrics, providing scientific and technical skills in measurement research and in the interpretation of results. Under the guidance of more senior staff, acts as a psychometric advisor both internal and external to the organization. Engages in applied research (e.g., standard setting, growth modeling, college and career readiness). Provides leadership to psychometric interns and associate psychometricians.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:

• Performs and monitors statistical analyses required for data reporting and interpretation of results under general supervision.
• Assists in planning, coordinating and conducting statistical work for assigned area.
• Accountable for basic statistical design and analysis decisions.
• Assists in developing, designing and documenting technical and operational procedures and statistical guidelines for assigned area.
• Represents organization‘s position on technical issues to clients, external boards and panels, professional associations, and other agencies.
• Applies sufficient knowledge of statistical procedures, psychometric methods and statistical programming (e.g., SAS, SPSS, WINSTEPS, BILOG, MULTILOG, PARSCALE, C++, SPLUS, FORTRAN, FlexMIRT) to work independently on most aspects of statistical analysis work, while receiving instruction and guidance in other aspects.
• Maintains documentation and data files related to research analyses.
• Advising clients on basic technical issues.
• Interpreting operational and research-based results within the organization and with clients.
• Conducts and collaborates on research on behalf of clients under the guidance of more senior researchers.
• Makes presentations at national and international conferences and may present technical information to different audiences (e.g., client groups or technical advisory committees) with guidance from more senior researchers.
• Conducts research and special analyses and contributes to the development of data interpretation materials and publications.
• Perform duties and fulfill responsibilities that may, from time to time, include related or unrelated tasks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in educational, statistics, measurement, psychometrics or an Ed.D. in educational measurement required
• 3+ years of relevant work experience required

Competencies:

• Technical expertise - job related specialized knowledge and the proficient use of technology-based tools
• Accountability - takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight
• Communication - strong verbal and written communication; listening
• Leadership - influencing or control in which a person enlists the participation of others and the resources to accomplish a goal
• Influencing others - influences others to be excited and committed to furthering objectives
• Problem Solving - resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Creative & Innovative thinking - develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges

Anticipated Travel (may include local, national, and/or international travel):

• Occasional travel (10%-20%)

At Cognia, we recognize the critical role played by our teams in carrying out the organization‘s important educational mission. As a reflection of that recognition our exceptional benefits offerings include generous paid time off and holiday breaks, comprehensive insurance plans, and a 12.5% retirement savings contribution which is immediately vested, all effective on your date of hire. This represents an affirmative commitment by the organization to attract and retain the highest quality workforce - to ensure our continued ability to effectively serve our mission for years to come.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Cognia is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.