The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Testing Specialist person to provide research support administration services for our government customer in Pensacola, Florida.

 

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage data collection protocol design and oversight, test item development, test bank management, and advanced data analytic support, to include the following:

Troubleshoot and continually evaluate functionality and design of adaptive test engines and test library usage/exposure over time using GOTS and COTS software systems.Evaluate and maintain data on test library content coverage for 4,000 cognitive and non-cognitive items measuring 5 different aptitudes in 3-10 content areas each, as well as 11 non-cognitive trait facet categories.Develop scales and test forms to capture traits, facets, or aptitudes related to effective job performance.Scale and form development typically involves simultaneous design of numerous measures to be used for adaptive test library expansion, requiring focus on psychometric equivalence, content redundancy, establishment of linking items, and grammatical and stylistic quality.Perform data management and cleaning for transfer of trait and aptitude measures data into formats and datasets amenable to analysis using item-response theory and factor analysis.Perform parameter estimation and scale linkage analyses across forms to ensure comparability of scores generated using different forms targeting the same construct.Oversee data collection protocol requirements for delivery of up to 30 different test forms to participant samples ranging in size from 10-300 people, to include maintenance of materials requirements and test form requirements by participant.Troubleshoot and continually evaluate functionality and design of adaptive test engines and test library usage/exposure overDocument summaries for analyses of test bank development work, scale validation, scale bias estimation, and data-model fit for customized measurement scales.Develop psychological test questions in a military aviation environment.Provide effective communication and customer service skills.Analyze and document information and testing results.Apply and deploy testing instruments in a web-based application.Analyze test questions for accuracy and feasibility.Display extensive experience using BILOG-MG3& SPSS statistical software.Apply HIPAA Ethical Standards for Human Subjects Use across all work activities.APEX Lab Management, to include the following:Manage APEX accounts, user access and system utilization.Provide help-desk functions to users at approximately 150 remote locations.Use Service Now software to track help desk calls.Assist users in isolating application or workstation technical issues.Provide basic training to users on how to administer APEX test, record results, store results, and submit official results via official letter.Coordinate and schedule students for testingAdminister testing programs.Manage test databases to ensure data is accurate and organized.Maintain testing lab to ensure all computers and peripheral equipment are operational.Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology with two (2) years of experience in Psychology.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidates shall have the following knowledge and skills:

Knowledge and experience in developing psychological test questions.Knowledge and experience in obtaining and documenting functional requirements from customers.Experience in applying and deploying testing instruments.Experience in APEX testing softwareKnowledge and experience in equipment configuration and maintenanceExperience in analyzing and documenting informationKnowledge and skill in analyzing and resolving technical issues.Effective communication and customer service skillsSkill in installing and manipulating servers, hardware and other equipment.Working experience with creating and manipulating Excel functions such as pivot tables and scaling.Working experience with statistical software environments to include, Minitab, IBM SPSS, and/or R.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Working experience with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) is a plus.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must have an active SECRET clearance. 

 

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

 

 to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees

 

“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”

 

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

 

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