Overview Your Future. Secured. ISC2 is a force for good. As the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, our core values — Integrity, Advocacy, Commitment, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Excellence — drive everything we do in support of our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our globally recognized, award-winning portfolio of certifications provide an independent and globally recognized endorsement of cybersecurity knowledge, skills and experience for all career levels. Our charitable arm, the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, enables ISC2 and our members to serve the public by educating the most vulnerable about cyber risks and empowering access to enter and thrive in the cyber profession. Learn more at ISC2 online and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. When you join ISC2, you’ll demonstrate your commitment to an inclusive and equitable environment. Your support of the unique perspectives and experiences shared by our global cybersecurity workforce and profession will be recognized. We invite you to take an active role in helping us create a true sense of belonging across our organization — an environment of authenticity, trust, empowerment and connectedness that empowers all of our successes. Learn more. Position Summary The Exam Content Development Lead is primarily responsible for supporting all aspects of the examination development process from exam blueprint creation, through item writing and form development activities, to exam delivery, analysis and item review as well as being the liaison between the management and team members. The incumbent will facilitate the creation of examinations of the highest quality through Subject Matter Expert preparation, workshop participation, form review, process documentation and procedural compliance and will provide quality control for all exam items and forms. The Exam Content Development Lead must not only serve as a cybersecurity content expert with a broad understanding of relevant professional topics, but also demonstrate a mastery of the principles of item construction as well. The incumbent will be required to lead groups of subject matter experts from all over the world in the production of cohesive, relevant, and challenging examination items of the highest quality. Responsibilities + Acts as the team’s lead Exam Content Develop ment Expert. + Leads E xam C ontent D evelopment staff for project management. + Serves as a liaison between E xam C ontent D evelopers and senior management. + A cts as the operational lead for all daily team activities. + Works with management to determine task assignments for team members. + Trains, c oaches , and works closely with Exam C ontent D evelopers on assignment s and quality control. + Shares in the planning, facilitation and reporting at team meetings. + Fosters team professional growth, increased productivity and teambuilding for the Exam C ontent D evelopment team. + Tracks and distributes critical communication s and information in a timely fashion to the Exam C ontent Development team to reduce confusion, redundancies, and delays. + Develops and maintains ISC 2 ’s credentialing examination content. + Leads efforts to standardize and maintain the authorized r eference s l ist used for exam development purposes, ensuring accuracy and up to date references. + Reviews ISC 2 examinations and examination items at various stages of development prior to publication, ensuring attention to detail and accuracy. + Reviews candidate comments related to exam delivery, investigate issues, and take appropriate actions based on those investigations. + Prepares for and manages examination development workshops. + Provides for and maintains item bank and workshop security in accordance with program guidelines. + Works with test development, forensic, and other vendors to maximize the effectiveness and productivity of contractor relationships as well as improve the exam content dev e lopment process. + Assists with developing security policies and procedures for examination content development, administration and security . + Collaborates with the other ISC 2 business units to produce and maintain candidate information bulletins and other public facing documents /web pages related to ISC 2 credentialing exams. + Understands and adheres to ANSI requirements as they relate to ISC 2 qualifications. + Maintains and respects the boundaries between test development and professional development functions. + Develops and maintains volunteer informational and instructional materials for item development purposes. + Assists with examination adaptation activities and workshops. + Supports examination forensic and test invalidation processes. + Performs other duties as required . Qualifications Skills/Competencies: + Ability to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates diversity; serve as a role model to promote DEI best practices. + Must be detail oriented and meticulous, taking painstaking efforts to ensure accuracy of work. + Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills required. + Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a highly diverse and international client base. + Public speaking and presentation experience are highly desirable. + Ability to work under pressure of deadlines in a fast -paced environment. + Flexibility to adapt quickly and easily to changing situation and priorities in a calm and professional manner. + Must have ability to concentrate and have attention to detail to ensure accuracy. + Must have problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. + Possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence with peers, clients and volunteers. + Constituent retention, volunteer management, and motivational skills to support the maintenance and development of certification products. + Possess ability to multi-task and distribute efforts appropriately among tasks, manage competing deadlines, handle frequent interruptions, and maintain a high level of productivity. Education and Work Experience + Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Information Technology, Information Security, or related field is required. + CISSP certification is required. + Additional cybersecurity certifications, particularly those offered by ISC2, are desirable. + Minimum of 6 years of professional information security experience is required. Physical and Mental Demands + Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time (some international travel may be required). + Work normal business hours and extended hours when necessary, including weekends and holidays. + Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting, for prolonged periods. + Regular use of office equipment such as a computer/laptop and monitor computer screens. + Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer component. + #LI-remote Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic as protected by applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Job LocationsUS-Remote Posted Date2 weeks ago(9/16/2024 10:24 AM) Job ID 2024-1886 # of Openings 1 Category Exams/Statistics