Lead Talent Assessment Scientist
At a glance
AI generatedTL;DR
The Lead Talent Assessment Scientist role at Boeing in Seattle is a senior position within the Global Talent, Development and Employee Experience organization. This individual will lead large-scale assessment initiatives from conception to implementation, focusing on developing pre-hire assessments for various roles using classical test theory and item response theory methodologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting job analyses, training recruiters, preparing legal documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance hiring practices. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field, extensive experience in assessment development, and proficiency in tools like SQL, R, Python, JMP, SPSS, and SAS. They must excel at communicating complex research findings to diverse audiences within a matrixed organization and adhere to legal standards such as EEOC guidelines.
Skills
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans for assessment initiatives.
- Conduct job analyses, including interviews and questionnaire development.
- Lead the development of assessments using CTT and IRT methodologies.
- Train recruiters and managers on assessment use and troubleshoot issues.
- Design research projects to enhance hiring practices and measure quality.
- Cultivate relationships with external vendors for testing solutions.
What we're looking for
- Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology or related field and extensive experience in assessment development.
- Proven ability to lead large-scale assessment initiatives from conception to implementation within complex organizations.
- Strong communication skills for presenting technical research findings to various business levels, including senior executives.
- Expertise in classical test theory (CTT) and item response theory (IRT) methodologies for developing high-quality assessments.
- Experience writing comprehensive technical documentation adhering to legal standards such as EEOC and OFCCP guidelines.
- Proficiency in database management, programming, statistical modeling, and machine learning tools like SQL, R, Python, JMP, SPSS, SAS.
Employer
About Boeing
Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Boeing currently has 79 open roles on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs $126,650–$162,150 across 77 roles with salary data.
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