Assessment Integration Analyst

Part of our Product Development Team, the Assessment Integration Analyst is responsible for the optimisation of our Cirrus on-line assessment platform. The role involves a mix of technical, analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure assessments, for example Multi-choice Tests and Practical Assessments, are effectively implemented and work seamlessly. Working closely with Product Developers, the Assessment Integration Analyst will work across the business to develop, build and implement effective assessment arrangements for existing and new products/qualifications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be the Cirrus ‘Super User’ for ETA, build on-line assessments, in line with qualification specifications, which are accessible for the widest range of learners, avoiding unfair disadvantage and barriers to learning.
• Collaborating with Operations and Quality to implement effective cross platform systems which work with APIs and third-party integrations to extend system functionality.
• Troubleshooting issues related to integrations or data inconsistencies and working with IT specialists to resolve technical challenges.
• Implement effective and consistent arrangements which ensures the centre and learner experience is clear and unambiguous whilst ensuring internal processes are robust and meet demand.
• Ensure ETAs approach to assessment development and maintenance meets Ofqual General Conditions and other regulatory requirements including IfATE and DfE.
• Collect and analyse data to gain insights into performance, effectiveness and efficiency, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Keep up to date with changes in assessment practice and legislation, including technological advances and sector specific demands and requirements.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Excellent IT skills and the ability to create on-line assessments (Essential)
• Proficient in data entry and analysis (Essential)
• Knowledge of assessment methods, tools and techniques (Desirable)
• Ability to evaluate and analyse learner performance (Essential)
• Able to analyse data and draw valid conclusions (Essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Ability to work independently (Essential)
• Highly organised with attention to detail (Essential)

KPI’s

• Develop and implement effective on-line assessments across multiple products and qualifications
• Maintain consistency, relevancy and validity across the business
• Robust library of effective assessments, document controlled and secure
• Networking and collaboration with colleagues, internal and external
• Meet deadlines on assessment developments relating to new and existing products
• Regular performance reports and statistical data which identifies risk and areas for improvement

This is a description of your job as it exists at present. All job descriptions are liable to variation in order to reflect any future role/organisational change. As a list of general duties, the above is not exhaustive. The work of the Company as a whole is expected to develop and the holder of the post will be required to work flexibly with colleagues and stakeholders to facilitate this development. All post holders are expected to comply with the organisation policies and codes of practice in relation to Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety and Quality Assurance.