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Reports to: Director of Certification Development

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is looking for a detail-oriented and data-savvy Certification Analyst to join our Certification team. In this role, you’ll help ensure our professional examinations are reliable, fair, and valid - supporting thousands of candidates who trust CAS to set the gold standard for actuarial certification.

This is a unique opportunity to combine psychometrics, data analysis, and operational excellence while working with volunteers, task forces, and global partners in advancing CAS’s mission.

What You’ll Do

As a Certification Analyst, you will:

• Support the exam scoring and validation process, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting - from item statistics and exam metrics to dashboards that inform decision-making.
• Lead and coordinate grader volunteer teams, workshops, and grading summits.
• Partner with vendors to ensure exam security and integrity.
• Contribute to exam development by analyzing performance, maintaining quality controls, and supporting standard-setting projects.
• Maintain robust documentation, policies, and processes that keep certification running smoothly.

Why Join CAS?

At CAS, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of actuarial certification. We offer:

• A collaborative, professional, and supportive hybrid/remote work environment.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on candidate and member experiences.
• Professional development and growth in assessment design and psychometrics.
• Competitive salary and benefits, including flexibility with hybrid work.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about certification excellence and data-driven decision-making, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in ensuring the CAS exams remain at the forefront of professional standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in evaluation & testing, psychometrics, statistics, education, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in statistical/data analysis (experience with exam development is a plus).
• Familiarity with ISO 17024 standards for certification programs preferred.
• Strong project management, vendor/volunteer coordination, and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills for working with staff, volunteers, and candidates.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with item banking software (ExamDeveloper a plus) and database/data analysis tools (Cobalt a plus).
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

About Casualty Actuarial Society

The Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) is a not-for-profit professional membership organization. Our headquarters is located in the easily accessible Ballston area of Arlington, close to Washington, DC. The CAS supports over 10,000 highly educated, professional actuaries globally, working primarily for insurance and consulting companies. The CAS employs 55 talented professionals dedicated to providing the best possible service to our members, candidates and others through our credentialing and continuing education programs. The flexibility, respect, and collaboration that you can expect at CAS is extraordinary. Join us and see for yourself! CAS offers competitive salary, excellent benefits including flexible working with 1 day per week in the office. For consideration, please submit your resume and a cover letter through the portal for the attention of Elizabeth Murray, HR Director. Job Type: Full-time

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