Certification Professional - Contractor

Position Overview

We are seeking a Certification Professional contractor to join our team on a contract basis. This remote position will focus on managing professional and industry certification programs while collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop high-quality certification materials that meet industry standards. Training and guidance will be provided by SAI staff for certification programs/tools and meeting prep, facilitating the meetings, and analysis. 

What you’ll be doing

Program Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations of certification programs, ensuring smooth delivery and administration

• Adhere to certification timelines, milestones, and deliverables

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align certification initiatives with organizational goals

• Monitor program performance metrics and provide regular status updates

• Ensure compliance with accreditation and industry standards

• Develop, administer, and analyze surveys related to job-task analysis and other surveys as needed

Content Development & Standards Adherence

• Collaborate with external SMEs to develop, review, and validate certification materials including exams blueprints, study guides, and assessments (practice tests and exams)

• Ensure all certification content adheres to relevant industry standards and best practices to meet the Department of Defense COOL standards

• Facilitate SME workshops, review sessions, job-task analyses, and standard setting to gather technical expertise with the guidance of SAI staff

• Maintain content quality and accuracy through rigorous review processes

• Update existing certification materials to reflect current industry practices and maintain standards

A successful candidate will have

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology or related field with courses in measurement, assessment, and statistics

• Ability to work with SMEs and technical experts to develop certification content

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Google Sheets and Docs

• Experience with certification management platforms or proficiency with technology

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a remote environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Student in an I/O Psychology master’s or doctoral program

• Experience with IT, project management, or other professional certification bodies (e.g., PMI, CompTIA, SHRM)

• Strong understanding of industry certification standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 17024, ANSI/ASTM standards)

• Knowledge of psychometric principles and exam development processes

• Familiarity with accreditation procedures

• Experience with R and SQL

• Experience with certification analytics and reporting tools

Where you’ll be working:  We proudly support a collaborative remote environment for our globally distributed teammates, while also using our Boulder office as a resource. #LI-Remote

Compensation: Scaled Agile is dedicated to fair and equitable compensation. The hourly rate for this role is $40 to $55 for a 3-month contract, with the possibility of renewal for an additional 3 months. Final rate for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Wondering if you should apply?

As a company that helps organizations embrace and turn change into opportunity, we’re looking for teammates with diverse experiences who thrive on applying their knowledge in new ways. You don’t need to meet every listed qualification to apply. If you’re motivated by an iterative approach to growth, learning, collaboration, and relentless improvement, we want to hear from you.

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