K-5 Assessment Specialist

About MGT

MGT is a leading provider of technology and advisory solutions serving state, local, and education government agencies (SLED) across the United States. Through client partnerships, MGT’s almost 1,200 employees impact communities for good by managing and securing critical networks, solving complex human capital and fiscal problems, elevating education systems, and advancing equity as a performance imperative. Founded in 1975, MGT initiated an ambitious restart in 2016, broadening its solutions portfolio and driving significant compound annual growth through both organic means and strategic acquisitions.

Your Role as K-5 Assessment Specialist

As the K-5 Assessment Specialist, you will be MGT’s primary expert in K–5 assessment design. Your main responsibility will be leading the development of high-quality diagnostic, formative, and instructional-aligned assessments. This is a critical client-facing role that requires strong content expertise, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Assessment Design & Development

• Lead the visioning, blueprinting, and design phases of K–5 assessments across various content areas.
• Develop comprehensive item specifications, rubrics, scoring guides, and robust assessment frameworks.
• Perform thorough reviews and ensure quality assurance on all assessment drafts.
• Ensure strict alignment of assessments to state standards and instructional best practices.

Client-Facing Expertise

• Serve as MGT’s dedicated assessment expert in all client meetings and presentations.
• Provide clear, compelling rationales for assessment design decisions and effectively communicate complex concepts to non-specialist audiences.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through collaborative planning, responsive communication, and demonstrated content expertise.

Collaboration & Guidance

• Offer expert guidance and constructive feedback on assessments, working closely with writers and content editors.
• Provide informal mentorship and support to team members, without direct management responsibilities.

What You'll Bring

Required Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Measurement, Psychology, Human Development, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Six (6) or more years of dedicated experience in K–5 assessment design, educational measurement, curriculum/assessment development, or similar roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing custom (non-standardized) assessments specifically for early grades.
• Strong working knowledge of state academic standards and state assessment systems.
• Proven experience in developing diverse assessment item types, rubrics, and blueprints for both diagnostic and formative purposes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide expert guidance.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities efficiently and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.

Preferred Experience

• Background as an assessment or curriculum manager/director within a school district, education consultancy, or curriculum/assessment company.
• Direct experience working with K–5 teachers, instructional leaders, or district administrators.
• Familiarity with assessment validity, reliability, and best-practice measurement principles (psychometrics specialization not required).
• Prior experience in a client-facing role or consulting capacity.

Note: This is a 1099 part-time role.

Key skills/competency

• Assessment Design
• K-5 Education
• Curriculum Development
• Educational Measurement
• Client Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Formative Assessment
• Diagnostic Assessment
• State Standards Alignment
• Quality Assurance