Data Scientist, Test Security

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Full Time Analyst Silver Spring, MD, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $68,000.00 To $86,000.00 Annually

Department: Measurement Services

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience

FLSA: Exempt

Note: Union dues are 1.44% of bi-weekly pay

The American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) is seeking a Data Scientist, Test Security to help safeguard the validity, integrity, and credibility of its certification programs. This role applies data forensics, advanced analytics, and investigative expertise to identify anomalies, assess security risks, and detect emerging trends. The Data Scientist manages the full data lifecycle by gathering, preparing, validating, and analyzing information from multiple systems and sources.

In collaboration with cross-functional teams, this position leads initiatives that strengthen test security practices, improve operational processes, and enhance program effectiveness. The role also develops clear, meaningful reports, dashboards, and presentations that translate complex findings into actionable insights for strategic and operational decision-making.

Join the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and be part of the team building a healthy world through The Power of Nurses™. Our goals are to (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally

(2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses. Our core values:
Trusted, Inclusive, Innovative and Empowered guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANE a great place to grow your career.

• Ensures data are accurate, reliable, and actionable to support operational and strategic initiatives.
• Collects, prepares, integrates, and validates data from multiple systems and sources.
• Monitors and maintains data quality standards, identifying and resolving inconsistencies or gaps.
• Performs exploratory and advanced analyses to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and business insights.
• Develops queries, data pipelines, and analytical processes that improve data accessibility and reliability.
• Establishes and maintains documentation related to data sources, definitions, methodologies, and processes.

• Protects the integrity of certification programs through data-driven detection and investigation of security risks.
• Analyzes examination and test taker data to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators of potential misconduct or security threats.
• Designs and executes data forensic investigations to support test security reviews and incident response activities.
• Develops and refines statistical models, risk indicators, and monitoring methodologies to detect emerging threats.
• Partners with psychometric and test development teams to investigate suspicious testing activity and validate findings.
• Documents methodologies, findings, and recommendations to support decision‑making and audit requirements.

• Transforms complex data into meaningful insights that support informed decisions across the organization.
• Develops and maintain recurring and ad hoc reports, dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations.
• Translates complex analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations tailored to diverse audiences.
• Presents results to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including leadership and cross [1] functional teams.
• Defines and monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) related to test security, certification operations, and program effectiveness.
• Supports strategic planning and operational decision-making through data-driven insights.

• Leads initiatives that enhance test security capabilities, operational effectiveness, and organizational performance.
• Collaborates across multiple work groups to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Evaluates existing processes and implements data-driven…