Content Developer

at  Pearson

As the global leader in electronic testing, Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) validates the skills and knowledge of millions of individuals every year. Our customers’ high-stakes certification, licensure, admissions and other credentialing exams help people advance in technology, government and professional careers, as well as attain educational growth.
Pearson VUE offers proctored exams through the world’s largest network of test centers in addition to testing in online and unproctored environments.
Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson, the world’s leading learning company with global-reach and market-leading businesses. Pearson is listed on both the London and New York stock exchanges (UK: PSON; NYSE: PSO). For more information, visit www.pearson.com.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of professional office work experience preferred.
• Experience as content or test developer, related coursework, or other direct applicable experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Passionate about quality and attention to detail (e.g., proofreading)
• Ability to learn a variety of technical systems and applications.
• Initiative and the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, Sharepoint, OneDrive)
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Possess a continuous learning orientation and the ability to train others.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a demanding, goal-oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities.
• Demonstrate integrity and the ability to maintain data confidentiality and security.
  Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State, and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

As a Content Developer you will work collaboratively with a team of talented Content Developers to build exams, create and maintain exam question databases, prepare and facilitate content development meetings, prepare exams for publication, and coordinate examination translation projects. You will be part of a high-caliber, team-oriented environment. The team will rely on you for accuracy; efficiency with sustained detail-oriented tasks is required.
As a member of the Professional Certification Content Development team, you will facilitate in-person and virtual content development workshops with subject matter experts (SMEs) to write and review exam items and assemble examinations. You will evaluate test items applying best practices in assessment and statistical performance data. You will also be responsible for managing item banks as well as assembling exam forms. You will work closely with members of other teams, including Project Managers, Psychometrics, and Test Publishing to ensure that the exams you develop are accurate, valid, and completed on time.
Your responsibilities will include the timely completion of detailed quality control tasks for ensuring that published exams meet content and functionality specifications and are error-free. Quality control (QC) tasks include, but are not limited to, performing validations of computer-based examinations prior to publication; documenting and escalating deviations in exams according to established protocols; running full end-to-end quality checks of exams with Pearson VUE’s proprietary software.
You will be expected to manage a workstream of overlapping projects and to complete tasks accurately and on time. We will help you achieve your goals by equipping you with training, resources, and a team approach to work prioritization and problem-solving. You will adhere to a traditional daily schedule but will also enjoy flexibility with core hours.