Language Testing Program Coordinator

AAC (Advanced Automation Corporation) has immediate openings for Language Testing Program Coordinators in support of a Government client. The Language Testing Program Coordinator shall liaise with DOD/IC organizations on language testing issues and to ensure proper administration of tests. Coordinate with Government personnel to conduct test validation projects based on guidelines developed by the Government. Coordinate, solicit and consolidate input from subject matter experts related to language testing and provide input to the Government. Download, edit and digitize audio and graphic test material using appropriate tools and distribute test material to authorized customers. Enter test-related information into testing websites, databases and spreadsheets. Collect, analyze and report test data.

This position may be filled at multiple different levels, based on skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the validation of language proficiency tests IAW Defense Language Institute/Foreign Language Center (DLI/FLC) and Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) procedures;
• Track material and scores across the testing lifecycle (requirements, test design and development, validation, delivery, ongoing analysis, archive;
• Coordinate with Government subject matter experts and language analysts to conduct test validation projects based on guidelines developed by the Government;
• Liaise with DOD/IC organizations (such as Defense Language Institute and the NSA/CSS Extended Enterprise) on language testing issues and to ensure proper administration of tests;
• Coordinate between the NSA/CSS Language Testing Center and NCS on software and hardware requirements related to language testing;
• Review foreign language test material to ensure it meets standards IAW Government checklists;
• Coordinate, solicit and consolidate input from subject matter experts related to language testing and provide input to the Government;
• Collect, analyze and report test data related to various stages of testing life cycle on a recurring basis;
• Enter test-related information into testing websites, databases and spreadsheets;
• Download, edit and digitize audio and graphic test material using appropriate tools such as MS Word, Sound Forge, or Audacity;
• Distribute test material to authorized customers;
• Handle and protect all test material IAW applicable security and DoD/IC regulations and instructions;
• Archive test material according to Government guidelines;

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.A./B.S. in Education, Language, Language-related, Area Studies, Business, or Management;
• Ten (10) years experience as a DoD foreign language professional;
• In lieu of the relevant Bachelor’s Degree an additional four (4) years of directly related, applied, practical work experience for a total of fourteen (14) years experience may be substituted;
• Three (3) years experience working in foreign language testing (either as a test developer or test administrator) and/or language classroom instruction;
• Two (2) years experience entering and retrieving data in personnel/training databases such as Peoplesoft.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Level 1, Excel Level 1, PowerPoint Level 1 and Word Level 1.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years experience using digital audio tools such as Audacity or Sound Forge.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

• Retirement Plan - 401k with matching contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance (Basic)
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays (7 Paid Holidays)
• AFLAC (Supplementary Insurance)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

EEO Statement

Advanced Automation Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.