Test Development Assistant, National Assessment of Educational Progress

americaninstitutesforresearch

Posted Aug 5, 2026

Full-time
Remote
R51 - Employment & Economic Opp

Job description

AIR’s Employment & Economic Opportunity Program is seeking a Test Development Assistant to provide operational, development, and coordination support for the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment project as well as externally facing assessment and partnership initiatives.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations but requires availability to participate in meetings across all continental U.S. time zones. This does not include U.S. territories. The position requires availability to participate in meetings across central and eastern U.S. time zones.

About AIR:

Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for the position include:

Support all stages of assessment development, including but not limited to collecting, analyzing, and reviewing assessment items, survey questionnaire items, frameworks, development documents, item statistics, content standards, and reporting.
Participate in the collection, collation, and analysis of comments on assessment materials from team members, clients, and multiple constituent groups.
Perform user experience reviews of assessment platforms and quality control reviews of content integration into assessment platforms.
Observe operational assessment activities including scoring, administration, and trainings (virtual and in-person, local to remote work location).
Contribute to the development of presentations and concise written summaries for technical and non-technical audiences.
Manage outreach, records, and follow-up activities for partnerships and client engagements to ensure coordinated and timely engagement.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.
Familiarity with digital K–12 assessment, assessment frameworks, and U.S. content standards.
Content knowledge in reading or English/language arts, science, or mathematics, including U.S. education standards (e.g., Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards), curricular programs, and assessment frameworks.
Experience with document review and applying technical standards.
One or two years of teaching experience.
Experience working on operational assessments is preferred, but not required.

Skills

Effective communication skills, especially for technical documentation and summaries, with close attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
Self-starter with a proactive, solution‑oriented approach (“go‑getter”) who is comfortable engaging with stakeholders.
Proficiency with common productivity and tracking tools (e.g., spreadsheets, shared documentation platforms).

Disclosures: This position is open to U.S. citizens only. Upon hire, incumbent will be required to obtain clearance through the National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) system.

American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locks, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status. AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba Boone at tboone@air.org or call 202.403.5000.

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AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

Anticipated Hourly Rate Range

$28—$34 USD