Applied Data Scientist / Assessment Data Scientist

Internal title: Associate Director, Psychometric Operations & Data Science 
External Posting Role Title: Applied Data Scientist / Assessment Data Scientist 
College Board - Global Strategy and Talent, College Board LATAM 
 

Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is a hybrid role and requires the candidate to be on-site at CB offices every Tuesday and Wednesday. 
Role Type: This is a full-time position. 

About the Team 
 

The Latin America Office at the College Board is dedicated to expanding educational opportunities and improving student outcomes across the region. Embedded within the Research and Development (R&D) division, the Research & Measurement (R&M) team is dedicated to ensuring that our assessments are scientifically sound, evidence-based, and aligned with our mission. 
 

We work at the intersection of psychometrics, data science, and applied research, guiding how our assessments are designed, scored, and continuously improved. Our team ensures that research and measurement practices are transparent, defensible, and grounded in robust methodological standards. 
 

R&M also collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to generate insights that advance the region’s educational goals, promote equitable test use, and strengthen the link between assessment results and educational outcomes. Together with colleagues in Technology, Assessment Operations, and Market Development, we are building the data systems and analytic capabilities that will power the next generation of digital, research-informed assessments across Latin America. 
 

About the Opportunity 
 

The (Applied Data Scientist / Assessment Data Scientist), internally known as, Associate Director, Psychometric Operations & Data Science, plays a hands-on role in strengthening the accuracy, efficiency, and innovation of CB-LATAM’s psychometric and operational data workflows. 
 

You will design and maintain automated data pipelines that enable scoring, scaling, and reporting processes to run smoothly and reproducibly. You will also perform item calibration, statistical analysis, and quality control to support scoring operations and ensure that the item bank remains current, valid, and reliable. By improving data workflows and implementing analytics-driven solutions, you will help modernize psychometric operations and embed quality controls throughout the data lifecycle. 
 

Beyond R&M, you will also serve as CB-LATAM’s data governor—understanding what comes in and what goes out, where it’s stored, how long it’s stored, and what it’s used for. You will act as an owner of the architecture of our data, ensuring its integrity, accessibility, and compliance with internal policies and professional standards. Working in close partnership with Psychometricians, R&D staff, and Technology teams, you will apply advanced statistical and programming skills to streamline complex workflows, automate recurring processes, and transform data into actionable insights. 
 

This role is ideal for a technically skilled and analytically curious professional who wants to contribute directly to evidence-based innovation in educational measurement, while ensuring that CB-LATAM’s data systems are accurate, policy-compliant, and future-ready. 
 

In this role, you will:  
 

Psychometric Operations (40%)