Manager, Psychometrics and Advanced Analytics

Are you a leader who possesses the ability to research, analyze and present statistical methods that support the evaluation of large-scale assessment programs? Do you possess the ability to plan, manage and oversee the provision of advanced psychometrics, analytics and research? Join a dynamic team of passionate professionals committed to transforming the future of Ontario's education system. The **Ontario Public Service (OPS)** is one of the largest employers in the province, employing more than 60,000 people. Every day we are modernizing government operations and improving public services. We have a wide range of meaningful and rewarding career opportunities in communities across Ontario. We welcome new ideas and new people, encourage learning and development, and reward achievement. No matter the position, we live the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. **What a career in the OPS can offer you**:The OPS is committed to be an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. In addition to flexible work arrangements, collegial and professional work culture, career growth and development and on-the-job training to help you succeed, we offer a competitive total compensation package, which includes an attractive salary, defined benefit pension plan, comprehensive health and dental plan and much more. **Our Team**: The Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) ensures the provision of clear, accurate and relevant information on the quality of education in Ontario. EQAO leads and implements comprehensive student assessment programs and supports research strategies for enhanced learning for students across the province. **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: In this role, you will: - Lead and develop a strategic plan for the delivery of advanced psychometrics, analytics, and research procedures - Oversee and manage the development of measurement and assessment procedures, analysis policies, guidelines, standards, and research - Design assessment instruments and incorporate most recent research on student evaluation methods and achievement - Lead the production of research reports, publications and presentations that facilitate executive decision making and planning - Provide expert advice to ministry offices, agencies and stakeholders and present detailed findings for proposed initiatives and assessment results This role offers a hybrid work schedule (up to two (2) days of remote work per week). **How do I qualify?**: **Strategic Leadership and Management Skills**: - You have inclusive leadership skills to lead, mentor and motivate a high performing team to achieve high quality and timely results - You have project management experience to deliver and implement multiple, large scale and multi-disciplinary projects in a fast-paced environment - You have successfully led and delivered change initiatives amongst evolving priorities - You have experience with operational management, including financial planning, budgeting as well as managing workload and human resources **Technical Expertise**: - You have knowledge of assessment theory, design and modelling, including psychometrics, research analysis, methodologies and measurement for the delivery of effective assessment programs and activities - You are able to manage all aspects of planning, designing and delivering research project initiatives - You have the ability to develop methods and procedures for and coordinate the activities of the various sections in the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) to ensure the timely completion of the deliverables. - You have excellent knowledge of data reporting and advanced statistical analysis techniques such as Item Response Theory (IRT), score-equating, hierarchical linear modelling, and use of statistical system software (SPSS, SAS or R) to advance research and data insights **Communication and Relationship Management Skills**: - You have knowledge of assessment theory, design and modelling, including psychometrics, research analysis, methodologies and measurement for the delivery of effective assessment programs and activities - You are able to ma