Senior Research Scientist 

• Job Level : Any
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 01/07/2026
• Years of Experience : Not Applicable
• Will this position have direct reports? : No
• Salary : TBD

• Participate in determining research policies and priorities, which have broad organizational implications. Serve on policy and planning committees
• Generate or contribute to new or modified theories of educational and psychological processes, research methodology and analytic or interpretative procedures that are relevant to educational assessment.
• Advance the area of measurement science by applying principles from cognitive science, computer science, statistics, psychometrics, educational policy, education, or a related field to the  design and development of new research projects.
• Conceptualize, design and provide leadership for the conduct of major research, development, or large-scale analysis projects usually involving coordination of a variety of professional and support personnel
• Plan long-term substantive research agenda that draws upon an appropriate scientific field (e.g., psychology, educational policy), and new technologies to advance the science of measurement .
• Provide leadership in the development of proposals for major research, development, or large-scale analysis projects and obtain financial support for new or continuing research activities
• Coordinate the development of initial and final proposal and program budgets
• Design and conduct complex scientific studies functioning as an expert in the major facets of the programs; respond as a subject matter expert applying acquired knowledge and experience to questions of broad policy implication.
• Provide expert consultation and collaboration on problems arising from substantive research and/or testing programs, or corporate management concerns.
• Direct the scientific, financial and administrative conduct of major research, development, or large-scale analysis projects, exercising well-developed skills in the management of human and other resources.
• Oversee the development and application of technical competence of less senior staff.
• Implement dissemination activities utilizing various methodologies to reach specific audiences.
• Disseminate knowledge, particularly the results of activities through the publication of research papers, progress and technical reports, the presentation of seminars or other appropriate communication vehicles.
• Initiate, develop, promote and maintain professional relationships as representative, consultant or advisor to external advisory or policy boards and councils, research organizations, educational institutions and educators.
• Respond to requests initiated by professional colleagues, educators, and as appropriate the press and the public.
• Maintain appropriate contact with funding agencies for the development of new research programs and projects.
• May regularly carry out administrative responsibilities related to planning and monitoring research activities in areas of interest to ETS or one of its clients.

• Leadership: Leadership is a process of stating objectives in a way that is precisely understood, ensuring the commitment of individuals to those objectives, defining the methods of measurement, and then providing the incentive to get things done. A leader formulates vision and objectives, and secures commitment.
• Research: Knowing how to investigate technical issues, policy interpretations, and financial instruments through a systematic approach to the problem. It involves knowing and using the appropriate resources.
• Budgeting: Knowing the company's and the department's related systems for the establishment of financial budgets and the reconciliation of these budgets including business unit interrelationships.
• Strategic Planning: Strategic planning is the process of deciding on organizational objectives, resources, operations, and policies which will be implementaed in the future.
• Analysis: Reviewing quantitative (financial) or conceptual problems and situations, and drawing appropriate and valid conclusions from data presented, sifting through data to determine the most significant elements. Identifying common elements and themes in situations and actions; recognizing cause and effect relationships.
• Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of a specific industry.
• Problem Solving: Problem Solving is a step-by-step process of defining a problem, searching for information, and testing a series of solutions until the problem is solved. In involves critical thinking, analysis and persistence.
• Project Management: Project Management is the process of planning, organizing, and managing tasks and resources to accomplish a well defined objective, usually within constraints of time, resources, and cost.
• Financial Analysis: Reviewing financial quantitative or conceptual problems and situations, and drawing appropriate and valid conclusions from data presented, sifting through data to determine the most significant elements. Identifying common elements and themes in situations and actions; recognizing cause and effect relationships.
• Client Relationships: The development and perpetuation of successful and mutually- beneficial client relationships where customers become business partners with common goals, positive attitudes, cooperative work styles, open communications and team spirit.

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a Cognitive Science-related field, Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, Statistics, Psychometrics, Policy, Sociology, Computer Science, or similar area is required.
• 8 years of independent research experience providing evidence of continuing and substantial contributions to a field of study are necessary.

• We are passionate about hiring innovative thinkers who believe in the promise of education and lifelong learning.
• We are energized by cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders. Â In support of this ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you to learn and advance your career growth!
• As a not-for-profit organization we will encourage you to lean in to your passion for volunteering. Â At ETS you may qualify for up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you!