Principal Data Analyst

USA General Remote, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

New Meridian Corporation, located in Austin, TX seeks outstanding candidates to fill Principal Data Analyst position. This position, reporting to the Director of Psychometrics and Research Services will support New Meridian’s assessment design, psychometric, research, and statistical programming activities to further the goals of New Meridian to develop and market a portfolio of innovative customized assessment offerings.

New Meridian is a non-profit, assessment design and development organization. We believe assessments should focus on skills that matter: critical thinking, deep understanding, and the ability to communicate ideas effectively, helping prepare students to adapt and thrive in a complex world. At New Meridian, we create high-quality assessments that measure these skills to ensure all students have access to valuable educational experiences.

Our team is defined by a strong commitment to improving student learning, empowering teachers, and advancing the role of high-quality assessment in expanding opportunity for all students. We are recognized leaders in assessment innovation, driven by our willingness to tackle complex challenges and our dedication to delivering exceptional support to our partners.

SUMMARY :
Candidates interested in this position will have a strong working knowledge of and interest in K-12 education, a collaborative working style, and experience in data analysis, data management, and programming.

Successful New Meridian employees possess the following traits:

• An ability to get things done:
  You are results-driven, resourceful, action oriented, and persistent. You consistently look ahead and anticipate needs before they arise.
• Analytical:
  You have strong analytical skills and are comfortable reviewing quantitative data to inform your understanding of the market and customer needs and issues.
• Creative mindset:
  You can quickly adapt and develop creative solutions to challenges. You deeply understand product management principles and can apply them to synthesize information and recommend a plan of action.
• Emotional intelligence:
  You are highly self-aware and perceptive to the dynamics of key relationships. You are positive, empathetic, flexible, and curious. You naturally gain the respect of your colleagues through your authenticity, warmth, and competence.
• Trustworthy:
  You are highly ethical, principled, and mission-driven. You operate with integrity and garner the trust of others. You exemplify the values of the organization

• Performs statistical analysis and data processing tasks which may require a basic understanding of applied statistics and measurement such as multiple regression, reliability, validity, and item response theory. This may include the evaluation of results for reasonableness, by using established program-specific procedures.
• Prepares critical information, including schedules and task lists, and performs quality control on critical information from other sources for statistical procedures, equating plans, test analysis reports, and item and DIF analyses.
• Designs, develops, and coordinates the preparation of tables and text for inclusion in program publications, score reports and other relevant documents.
• Serves as consultant or representative for program(s) when complex computer systems are being designed or revised and when data-related problems need to be resolved.
• Designs, codes, tests, and debugs programs and databases through all levels of complexity
• Contributes to discussion regarding the potential effects of changes in testing program(s); recommends long-range goals and plans for programs (including staffing, budgeting and technology requirements)
• Responsible for identifying the resolution of data-related problems and evaluates data for reasonableness. Train other staff in the use of psychometric and statistical software necessary to carry out required work assignments.
• Responds to requests for data and data interpretation. Identifies the course of action required to process additional and non-routine requests.
• Advanced programming, data analytic and problem-solving skills including:
  • The ability to train and instruct staff on the purpose and necessity of assignments using…