About GovAssess
A team of expert Industrial/Organizational psychologists dedicated to delivering scientifically sound, legally defensible assessments
Our Mission
GovAssess was founded on a simple but powerful principle: every organization deserves access to valid, reliable, and legally defensible assessments delivered economically and efficiently. We believe that high-quality assessment should not be limited to large organizations with substantial budgets.
Our mission is to democratize access to professional-grade testing by combining cutting-edge psychometric science with modern technology. We serve as trusted partners to government agencies, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and private sector employers who need assessments that stand up to the highest professional and legal standards.
We bring the same rigor and expertise that large testing companies charge premium prices for, but with a focus on efficiency, transparency, and accessibility that makes professional assessment achievable for organizations of all sizes.
Scientific Rigor
Every assessment we develop is grounded in established psychometric principles and current research in Industrial/Organizational psychology. We don't take shortcuts when it comes to validity and reliability.
Legal Defensibility
All our assessments are developed in strict compliance with UGESP, APA Standards, and EEOC guidelines. We document every step of the process to ensure your assessments can withstand legal scrutiny.
Client Partnership
We view our clients as partners, not customers. We take time to understand your unique needs, constraints, and goals, and we tailor our solutions accordingly.
Innovation
We leverage the latest technology to deliver assessments efficiently and securely, while maintaining the highest standards of psychometric quality and professional practice.
Our Expertise
Our team consists of Industrial/Organizational psychologists, each with over 15 years of specialized experience in high-stakes testing environments.
Test Development
Complete lifecycle from job analysis through item writing, pilot testing, and final validation
Psychometric Analysis
Classical test theory, item response theory, reliability analysis, and validity studies
Cut Score Setting
Modified Angoff, Bookmark, and other professional standard-setting methodologies
Adverse Impact Analysis
Statistical analysis and documentation for EEOC compliance and legal defensibility
Content Validation
Subject matter expert panels, linkage studies, and comprehensive documentation
Technical Documentation
Preparation of technical reports meeting APA and professional accreditation standards
Test Security
Modern approaches to maintaining integrity in digital assessment environments
Accessibility
Section 508 compliance and reasonable accommodation implementation
Sectors We Serve
We specialize in serving organizations that require valid, reliable assessments designed in compliance with professional testing standards.
Our Commitment to Quality
- Professional Standards: All assessments developed in accordance with UGESP, APA Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, and SIOP Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures
- Transparency: We document every step of our process and provide clients with complete technical documentation for their records
- Security: Government-ready infrastructure with FISMA Moderate compliance, military-grade encryption, and comprehensive audit logging
- Accessibility: All digital assessments meet Section 508 accessibility requirements, ensuring equal access for all candidates
- Continuous Improvement: We regularly review and update our assessments based on performance data, stakeholder feedback, and evolving professional standards
- Client Support: Ongoing consultation and support throughout the assessment lifecycle, not just during initial development
Let's Work Together
Ready to discuss how GovAssess can support your assessment needs? We'd love to hear from you.
Contact Our Team