Certification Program Developer

Job Summary

The Certification Program Developer is responsible for managing all the efforts around the development, delivery, and maintenance of IAPP Certification Exams as well as ensuring the exams comply with ISO 17024/2012 standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work with Subject Matter Experts to develop, edit, revise, and validate, new exam items 


• Build and maintain exams and item banks in Exam Developer system


• Perform annual content updates to exams using psychometric principles and information provided by Psychometric vendor


• Maintain and update the support materials for each certification, including bodies of knowledge and exam blueprints


• Manage the activities of the exam development boards


• Facilitate item writing workshops


• Create training materials for item writers


• Manage and assist the Certification Director in supporting the growth of new certification programs


• Manage special projects, as assigned, that support the continued improvement of the department’s exam development processes


• Develop a Job Task Survey every three years


• Help to remediate appeals and complaints regarding exam content


• Assist with annual internal audit to support ANAB accreditation


• Travel to IAPP events to may be required


• Promote IAPP culture and core values

Additional Duties

• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from four-year College or technical school; and at least two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and experienced with item banking software and computer-based testing concepts.

Work Environment

At the IAPP, we value in-person connections fueled by fun, excellence, and communication. To align with this value, we have a hybrid work environment that allows for two remote days and three days in our Portsmouth, NH office.

About the IAPP 

The IAPP is a policy neutral, not-for-profit association founded in 2000 with a mission to define, promote and improve the professions of privacy, AI governance and digital responsibility globally. More information about the IAPP is available at iapp.org. 

What We Offer 

Working at the IAPP is an opportunity like no other. In addition to a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus and a full range of benefits, the IAPP offers a creative, supportive and flexible environment. Other perks include casual dress, a dog-friendly office, summer hours, and sabbaticals after seven years of service. We work in a “get-stuff-done” culture that values respect, personal and professional growth, and an entrepreneurial attitude. We have been named to Business NH Magazine’s Hall of Fame for “Best Small Companies to Work for in NH.” 

Want to be part of our dynamic and rapidly growing organization? View more information about all of our open positions on our website: iapp.org/careers.