Manager, Applied AI Research

6 days, 12 hours ago
Full-time
Lead
Data Science and Analytics
Edmentum

Edmentum

Edmentum provides adaptive curriculum and assessments to improve student achievement, empowering educators with personalized learning solutions and a focus on successful student outcomes.

Diversified Consumer Services
1K-5K
Founded 2000

Description

  • Lead researchers producing evidence on the reliability, validity, and fairness of AI-enabled features.
  • Design and oversee validation studies for automated scoring, algorithmic decision support, and emerging AI capabilities.
  • Represent Edmentum in academic, industry, standards-body, customer, and policy forums.
  • Partner with Product, Technology, Learning and Assessment Design, and Efficacy Research teams.
  • Set the AI research agenda and translate priorities into team plans.
  • Hire, coach, and develop researchers.
  • Manage university and third-party research partnerships while maintaining quality and ethical standards.
  • Establish scalable documentation, quality standards, and validation processes.

Requirements

  • Doctorate in psychometrics, quantitative psychology, educational measurement, statistics, data science, AI evaluation, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in psychometric analysis, measurement science, AI research, data science, or related technical fields.
  • 2–3 years of experience managing complex research projects and leading individuals or small teams.
  • Experience designing or overseeing validation research for AI-enabled features, automated scoring, or algorithmic decision support.
  • Knowledge of the AERA/NCME/APA Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing and assessment regulations.
  • Understanding of AI policy and evolving evidence expectations in education.
  • Experience managing university or third-party research partnerships.
  • External professional presence through publications, conference presentations, or standards-body participation.
  • Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and prioritize concurrent research projects.
  • Application deadline: October 30, 2026.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $145,000–$155,000 USD.
  • Remote-first work environment.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Time away program, volunteer time off, and winter office closure.
  • Wellness resources supporting physical and mental health.

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