Job Description

Senior Psychometrician

ABOUT THE ROLE

Gap International, a leading global management consulting firm, is looking for an experienced and innovative Senior Psychometrician to join our Breakthrough Diagnostics team. In this role, you will lead the development of cutting-edge assessments that redefine how organizations measure and enhance performance. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create innovative diagnostic tools, ensuring their accuracy, validity, and impact. If you're excited by the challenge of shaping the future of performance diagnostics, that drive both business growth and superior performance for our clients, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

ABOUT GAP INTERNATIONAL

Gap International is a global consulting firm based in Philadelphia, dedicated to driving extraordinary performance and transformation in organizations worldwide. For over 40 years, we have been pioneers in shifting mindsets and embedding lasting change across businesses. Here, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and delivering measurable results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Psychometric Development & Validation

• Lead the design, validation, and enhancement of assessment tools that drive organizational success.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and validity of diagnostic products through rigorous validation studies.
• Apply methods such as classical test theory, item response theory, and other psychometric models to optimize assessment effectiveness.
• Use quantitative and qualitative data analysis to extract meaningful insights that shape future diagnostics.

Collaboration & Consulting

• Partner with consultants, data scientists, and product managers to develop innovative measurement solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, influencing decision-making and challenging conventional thinking at the highest levels.
• Provide thought leadership, authoring whitepapers and research reports that establish Gap International as an industry leader.

Business Impact & Product Innovation

• Contribute to the ongoing innovation of diagnostic tools, leveraging cutting-edge research and technology.
• Align assessment methodologies with business performance strategies to drive measurable impact.
• Establish best practices for data integrity, consistency, and actionable insights.

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Psychometrics, Psychology, Educational Measurement, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in psychometric test development, validation, and analysis.
• Expertise in statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, SAS) and programming languages (e.g., Python).
• Strong background in survey design, employee engagement metrics, and performance management.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into strategic recommendations for business leaders.
• Potential travel domestically and/or internationally.
• Current resident or able to relocate to the Philadelphia area.

GAP INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATES

• Purposeful people at work impacting companies around the world.
• People who thrive in a learning environment and enjoy growing and performing at their best
• Comfortable with ambiguity and eager to take on new endeavors
• Curious and committed to their growth, development, and maximizing their full potential
• Collaborative team players who communicate and contribute insights and new ideas at all levels

WHAT WE OFFER

• Purpose-driven work that challenges and inspires you.
• An unmatched company culture with ongoing growth and development opportunities.
• Highly competitive health benefits and a generous 401(k) plan.
• Performance-based bonus aligned with company and individual success
• Tuition reimbursement for continued learning.
• International travel opportunities

LOCATION

Gap International associates are based out of our corporate office in the Philadelphia metropolitan area.

In order to be considered for this role, applicants should be legally authorized to work in the US. 

Gap International is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration.

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