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DSST - Technical Writing

Prometric, New York, NY, USA

Pay: 60.000 - 80.000

Job type: Contract


About Us: Prometric is a leading provider of technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions to many of the world’s most recognized licensing and certification organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies. We support more than 7 million test takers annually at our testing locations in 180 countries around the world. With over three decades of experience working with clients of all sizes across a multitude of industry sectors, our mission is to design and deliver the highest quality and most innovative testing solutions anytime, anywhere.

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) – DSST Exam Development
Remote | Contract | October 2025 – November 2026

Prometric, a global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment solutions. We are developing high-quality multiple-choice items for college/university-level DANTES Subject Standardized Tests examinations (DSST). We are seeking experienced

Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

to assist in the creation and review of test questions across a range of academic and professional disciplines.

As an SME, you will work closely with Prometric’s test development team to ensure the content accuracy, relevance, and quality of DSST test items. This role is remote and will involve periodic assignments and virtual collaboration via Prometric’s online item authoring system, including scheduled conference calls between

October 2025 and November 2026 .

Key Responsibilities

Develop and review multiple-choice test items aligned with exam specifications

Ensure content accuracy, clarity, and alignment with learning objectives

Participate in virtual meetings and provide feedback to Prometric’s test developers

Meet deadlines and maintain high standards of academic rigor

Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant discipline

College or university teaching experience in the subject area within the past 3 years

Access to current foundational text and/or resource materials (VitalSource and/or college/university library)

Strong writing and communication skills

Excellent research and analytical skills

Proven ability to meet project deadlines consistently

Requirements
We are currently seeking SMEs with in-depth knowledge in at least one of the following subject areas:

Ethics & Society

Business Mathematics

Criminal Justice

Fundamentals of College Algebra

Fundamentals of Counseling

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

Principles of Finance

Principles of Statistics

Technical Writing

American Government and Politics

Introduction to Psychology

Analyzing and Interpreting English Literature

English Composition

SMEs should be adept at critical thinking, able to clearly convey complex academic concepts, and comfortable translating subject knowledge into accessible assessment content. This is a unique opportunity for academic professionals to contribute their expertise toward the development of nationally recognized assessments. Your work will directly impact the quality and rigor of exams that support candidates in achieving academic and professional success.

Prometric is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.

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