Oversees technical aspects of certification examination content, guiding projects from blueprint to technical report.
Supports all phases of examination development, including item creation, quality assurance, and assembly.
Develops and maintains documentation to ensure consistent execution of content development activities.
Leads project planning and management for item and test development, identifying process inefficiencies and implementing effective solutions.
Serves as technology lead for item development tools and platforms, overseeing, troubleshooting, vendor communications, and user training.
Recruits, trains, and manages a team of contracted subject matter experts for item development and volunteer subject matter experts responsible for content development.
Facilitates item review panels, ensuring effective subject matter expert engagement and adherence to item review protocols.

Master’s degree in education, measurement, instructional design, or related field OR an equivalent combination of demonstrated assessment and measurement experience with some formal education.
5 years of experience in high-stakes testing development or content management.
Experience with certification/licensure examinations and ICE-CCP certification a plus.
Proven experience managing subject matter experts and cross-functional teams.
Comfort with medical or scientific terminology a plus.
Demonstrated expertise in item development, such as item writing, editing, revision, and the review process.
Familiarity with examination development software.

Item Development Manager

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