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At the NBOME, we believe that providing a high-quality testing experience for the osteopathic medical profession can positively shape osteopathic medicine and health care in the United States. The NBOME is recognized both nationally and internationally for excellence in assessment, and we carry these standards of excellence into our workplace. Our core values influence all that we do, and we encourage professional development and learning for all employees. Our team is continually expanding, and we invite you to review our current employment openings and apply to join us!
NBOME Offices
Lead Software Engineer
The NBOME is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to design, build, and support enterprise web applications using a Microsoft technology stack (C#, .NET Core, Vue.js, SQL Server) and modern CI/CD practices. This work includes both applications integrated with the Optimizely platform and stand-alone full-stack solutions that support broader business capabilities.
The NBOME is seeking a hands-on Technical Lead to design, build, and support enterprise web applications using a Microsoft technology stack (C#, .NET Core, Vue.js, SQL Server) and modern CI/CD practices. This work includes both applications integrated with the Optimizely platform and stand-alone full-stack solutions that support broader business capabilities.
This role is explicitly hands-on and development-focused, requiring active participation in coding, code reviews, and day-to-day delivery. As a player-coach, the Technical Lead will write production code, guide architecture decisions, and ensure reliable, scalable delivery across both integrated and independent application environments.
The ideal candidate will provide leadership across application architecture, development, DevOps, and code quality, while mentoring team members and collaborating closely with business and product stakeholders.
This position has a hybrid work schedule. Optional remote work on Monday and Friday with Tuesday through Thursday onsite work required. This position can be based in the Chicago or the Conshohocken location.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical design, development, and implementation of scalable web applications and APIs
- Provide architectural guidance and establish development best practices
- Follow and enhance CI/CD best practices in coordination with Operations and QA teams.
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards through Git pull request (PR) processes
- Mentor and support developers across front-end and back-end technologies
- Collaborate with external and internal stakeholders to ensure business and tech requirements are met.
- Other duties as requested by supervisor or senior leadership staff
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field)
- 7+ years of software development experience
- 2+ years in a Technical Lead or Senior Developer leadership role
- Strong hands-on experience with C#, .NET Core/ASP.NET Core, Vue.js, SQL Server
- Experience designing and consuming REST APIs
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong experience with Git workflows and Pull Request reviews
- Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD tools
- Experience with cloud platforms, enterprise integrations and third-party APIs, Power BI/similar reporting libraries
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to balance hands-on development with strategic technical leadership
The NBOME is an EOE organization. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Chicago, IL
Psychometrician
The NBOME is seeking an experienced Psychometrician to support psychometric operations, including test design, test construction, standard setting, and item analysis, as well as scaling, equating, scoring and score reporting for NBOME examinations. The role also includes supporting research initiatives focused on the application of AI in operational assessment settings.
Medical Editor
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) is looking for an osteopathic physician to serve as a medical editor, with experience in writing and reviewing test questions for NBOME assessments. This is a non-exempt, part-time position and does not qualify for employee benefits. One day per week of onsite work in our Chicago Office (O’Hare/Rosemont area) for meetings and projects.
Technical Program Manager
The NBOME is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that are critical to the organization’s modernization strategy. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners, driving alignment, navigating ambiguity, and ensuring disciplined execution across multiple projects, vendors, and dependencies.
The NBOME is seeking an experienced Psychometrician to support psychometric operations, including test design, test construction, standard setting, and item analysis, as well as scaling, equating, scoring and score reporting for NBOME examinations. The role also includes supporting research initiatives focused on the application of AI in operational assessment settings. Hybrid work schedule to include two days remote (Monday and Friday) and three days onsite working in our Rosemont/O’Hare office (Tuesday-Thursday).
Key Responsibilities:
- Following the processing and analysis of existing products to ensure highest quality and integrity, including test design, test construction, standard setting, item analysis, equating, scoring and score reporting.
- Designs, conducts, and coordinates psychometric research for presentation or publication
- Internal coordination of departmental planning; IT needs; cross-functional teams; activities in support of psychometric analysis and research; other internal processes.
- Willing and able to work some weekends for onsite meetings.
- Other duties as requested by supervisor or senior leadership staff.
Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree in Educational/Psychological Measurement, Statistics, or a related field is required.
- Minimum of three years of work experience as a psychometrician related to psychological and educational testing required.
- Strong background in psychometric theory and application, including knowledge of IRT, CTT, statistics, test development procedures, and research design.
- Knowledge and/or experience in natural language processing, automated item generation, process data analytic methods, formative assessment approaches is highly desirable.
- Strong data analysis skills, problem solving skills, and scientific computing skills using (e.g. SAS, R, Python and Calibration software).
- Experience in designing, conducting, summarizing and presenting psychometric studies.
- Ability to work well with exam committees and interdepartmental colleagues.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Salary Information: The salary range for this position is $90,000 – $110,000. The range may be modified in the future.
POSITION STATUS: FULL-TIME REGULAR EXEMPT
To Apply:
Please submit a resume summarizing your qualifications to Human Resources at the link above. NBOME is an E-Verify participant. The NBOME is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
Editing support for NBOME examinations (e.g., COMLEX-USA, COMSAE, COMAT), including:
- Creating, reviewing, and editing questions, cases, and rationales
- Validating references, codes, and answer keys
- Offering osteopathic physician expertise for test questions related to all basic science and medical disciplines
- Collaborating with NBOME staff and National Faculty members
- Performing additional assigned tasks
Qualifications
- DO degree
- Active US medical license (any state)
- Practicing osteopathic physician
- At least 2 years prior experience as an NBOME National Faculty member
- Strong grasp of osteopathic teaching concepts (e.g., Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles)
- Skilled in analyzing complex information to make effective decisions
- Basic skills in Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams
- Excellent time management, organization, and communication abilities
Compensation Information: The hourly wage for this position is $120.00.
The NBOME is an EOE organization. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
The NBOME is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that are critical to the organization’s modernization strategy. This role serves as a key liaison between business stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners, driving alignment, navigating ambiguity, and ensuring disciplined execution across multiple projects, vendors, and dependencies.
The ideal candidate brings a proven combination of leadership, technical expertise, and organizational influence to translate strategic priorities into measurable outcomes. They will accelerate modernization efforts, proactively manage delivery risks, and successfully lead complex programs that advance NBOME’s business and technology objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of complex technology programs and modernization initiatives
- Drive requirements definition, backlog prioritization, and roadmap execution
- Partner with business and technology leaders to translate strategy into execution
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, dependencies, budgets, and delivery milestones
- Align program outcomes with enterprise architecture and modernization priorities
- Manage vendor performance, SLAs, contracts, and delivery accountability
- Communicate program status, risks, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders and executive leadership
- Promote Agile, DevOps, and continuous improvement practices to enhance delivery effectiveness
Qualifications
- 8–12+ years leading large-scale, complex IT programs
- Proven ability to operate across engineering, business, and vendor ecosystems
- Strong grounding in Agile, DevOps, and modern software delivery practices
- Experience with Azure DevOps, .NET ecosystems, APIs, and cloud platforms
- Exceptional ability to drive alignment, influence without authority, and communicate at the executive level
- PMP, CSM, SAFe, or equivalent preferred
The salary range for this position is $115,000 – $145,000. The range may be modified in the future.
The NBOME is an EOE organization. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Conshohocken, PA
Please check back for opportunities in our Conshohocken office.
Benefits
We offer an extensive benefits package, including generous medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, employer-matched 401(k), and more. In-office perks include free parking, beverage stations, and a full calendar of employee events.
Medical
Medical PPO plans with generous in-network coverage that includes prescription coverage and a vision insurance plan.
Dental
Dental PPO plan, employer-paid, that includes orthodontia coverage for eligible dependents.
Vision
Vision plan, employer-paid, that includes coverage for eligible dependents.
Life Insurance
Employer-paid basic life insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance for employees and their spouses, domestic partners, and dependents at a cost.
Flexible Spending
Flexible spending accounts that can help cover medical, dependent care, and commuter/transit costs.
PTO
Generous paid time off, including 14 holidays, personal, sick, and vacation time.
401(k)
401(k) retirement savings plan that includes an employer match.
Tuition
Tuition reimbursement plan for undergraduate- and graduate-degree coursework
Employee Assistance
Employee assistance program accessible to employees and their immediate family members 24/7.
Our Culture
Our culture is one that encourages teamwork, agility, excellence, and innovation. Our staff of dedicated professionals is committed to our mission of protecting the public through fair, valid, and reliable assessments, whether that is through exam development, research and training, advocacy work, or telling the NBOME story.
Our employees support our mission, vision, and core values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
- Upholding patient safety and high-quality healthcare
- Acting with integrity, honesty, professionalism, and fairness
- Accepting personal and professional accountability for behaviors, actions, and outcomes
- Striving for excellence through embracing change, continuous learning, and improvement
- Maintaining a climate of trust, respect, and cooperation
