Scaled Agile, Inc., is the provider of SAFe®, the world’s leading framework for enterprise agility. 

Through learning and certification, a global partner network, and a growing community of over 190,000 trained professionals, Scaled Agile helps enterprises build better systems, increase employee engagement, and improve business outcomes.

Based in Boulder, Colorado, Scaled Agile is a member of the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement, SAI contributes to the local community and seeks to inspire and encourage other companies to the same purpose.

We are seeking an energetic, conscientious, detail oriented Certification Exam Development specialist who is determined to make a difference, takes pride in their work, and is motivated by the team's success. In this role you will have the flexibility and support to apply your expertise to help Scaled Agile build the leading global Lean-Agile qualifications in the industry. 

Overview of the position:

As a member of the Learning and Certification team you will have the opportunity to create exams that will impact the careers of software professionals as they transform their enterprises. In this role you will provide expertise to develop and evolve Scaled Agile’s global SAFe certification exams. You will influence, guide, and participate in the planning, development, implementation, and data analysis for all certification exams.

What you will do:

• Participate in all certification-related activities, including job task analysis, item development, exam production and maintenance, scoring analysis, and results reporting

• Work with Product Owners and subject matter experts to define content for exams

• Research, recommend, and implement appropriate levels of difficulty for certification exams

• Gather ongoing market intelligence regarding other similar certification programs, marketing strategies, and the participation habits of certification end-users.Evolve and maintain a repository of certification program exam questions, technical metrics, student performance data, and reporting.

Skills and experience that are important for the role:

This position requires a hands-on expert who will guide the successful completion of all elements of certification exam development. Your knowledge and skills should include:

• 5+ years experience in professional, technical, or IT exam development and certification program management

• Working knowledge of exam development and delivery platforms including item banking tools

• The ability to work collaboratively and interact successfully with all team members

• Management and analysis of psychometric exam reports

• Prioritization of concurrent processes and projects to meet established goals, deadlines, and quality standards

• A portfolio of work that you can share with the hiring team

• A degree in Education, Psychology (assessment and evaluation), business, or a closely related area.

Location:

This position is based in our corporate headquarters and learning center in Boulder.

Why Scaled Agile?

We are a growing organization with a proven revenue model and a serious opportunity to be the global market leader in software and systems development knowledgeware.

We are a group of seasoned professionals and systems thinkers who are passionate about our mission of helping the biggest organizations in the world improve the way they produce software and creating real value. We're profitable, we're agile.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the direction and success of a vibrant business we'd love to hear from you. Please provide a resume, with a few thoughts on why you think you’d be a great fit. (We still read cover letters).