Content Developer

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in electronic testing, providing comprehensive services from test development to delivery and data management. With the world’s largest network of test centers in 175 countries, we offer testing solutions for clients in information technology, academia, government, and professional sectors.

Do you like puzzles? Are you a natural problem-solver? Are you a “word person” who loves language and learning new things? You might be a great Content Developer! Read on to learn more.

Summary: 
As a member of the content development team, you will conduct in-person and virtual workshops with subject matter experts (SMEs) to write and review test questions and assemble examinations. You will evaluate test items applying best practices in assessment, including the use of statistical performance data. You will also be responsible for managing item banks as well as ensuring that test schedules are developed, maintained, and executed.

The item and exam building tasks performed in this position have a high impact on the business interests of the company. You will be supported in developing error-free exams with training and resources, assistance from your manager and teammates, and quality control (QC) activities conducted by the test publishing quality assurance team.

Responsibilities:

As a Content Developer, you will...

• Use proprietary item/exam development and banking software to maintain and manage test content (items) and associated elements throughout the exam lifecycle for accuracy, quality, validity, style guide adherence, and Pearson VUE standards.
• Understand intellectual property confidentiality and security considerations and abide by defined business practices to provide appropriate protection.
• Partner with clients and cross functional teams on multiple exam programs and deliverables, monitoring scope and deadlines and escalating risks when needed. Assist in startup process for new clients.
• Plan and facilitate item and exam development activities with clients and their subject matter experts (SMEs) as per contract and exam needs.
• Evaluate exam program needs using statistical data and other criteria to evaluate items and item bank health.
• Recommend item and exam development activities and contribute to schedule planning.
• Prepare materials, including training presentations, for test development meetings. Conduct all aspects of meeting planning: SME recruitment, hotel and catering contracts, travel arrangements, and expense reporting. 
• Establish test development meeting goals for item writing and review and define a test development schedule to achieve those goals. …