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Survey Development and Psychometric Validation Specialist

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Response Deadline10/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education is seeking a Survey Development and Psychometric Validation Specialist for a subcontract focused on creating a holistic survey instrument for prime contractors. The selected specialist will design survey questions and logic across seven essential needs areas, manage piloting phases to ensure clarity, and perform psychometric validation to guarantee the reliability of the tool. This project requires specific expertise in social science research, intersectionality, and post-secondary student populations to deliver a final, validated survey instrument. This opportunity is listed under NAICS code 541618 and is based in Boston. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 7, 2026. The contract is managed by the RGT01 Department of Higher Education within the state of Massachusetts.

General Info

Massachusetts seeks a specialist to develop and validate a post-secondary student survey.

Agency

Massachusetts → RGT01 - Department of Higher EducationView Agency

NAICS

541618 - Other Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Boston, MA, 02108, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of BD-27-1088-RGT01-RGT01-132269.

The full solicitation package (8 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PRF76-Category 4: Holistic Essential Needs Survey RFQ (FY 2027)

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineOct 7

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AgencyMassachusetts → RGT01 - Department of Higher Education

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Develops, pilots, and validates a holistic survey instrument for prime contractors on Massachusetts Department of Higher Education projects. Designs survey questions and logic for seven essential needs areas, conducts piloting phases for clarity, and performs psychometric validation to ensure reliability. Requires expertise in intersectionality within social science research and post-secondary student populations. Delivers a validated, final survey instrument.

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