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- 2020 employee engagement score: 71.3 (3.3% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 59.9
- One-year score change: +11.4
- Agency workforce size: midsize

The Department of Housing and Urban Development focuses on addressing American housing needs through national policies and programs. Only a small percentage of the people who work at this agency are satisfied with their .

- 2020 employee engagement score: 71.1 (3% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 67.1
- One-year score change: +4
- Agency workforce size: midsize

The Office of Personnel Management handles the civil services of the federal government. Tasks include managing benefits and health insurance for government employees, while also organizing and executing recruitment efforts and offering opportunities for internships and scholarhsips.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 71.1 (3% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 64.5
- One-year score change: +6.6
- Agency workforce size: midsize

This federal agency provides support for entrepreneurs and small businesses, including things like disaster relief loans and help during COVID-19. The Small Business Administration and Business Forward in January 2022 announced the commencement of the , a venture bringing together entrepreneurs and tech companies to offer new tools for growing e-commerce platforms.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 70 (1.4% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 65.3
- One-year score change: +4.7
- Agency workforce size: large

The Department of Veterans Affairs is a cabinet-level federal agency tasked with offering lifetime health care services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and clinics across the U.S. VA hospitals offered a literal lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic, s to make up for civilian hospitals at capacity.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 69.9 (1.3% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 61.7
- One-year score change: +8.2
- Agency workforce size: large

The Department of the Navy employs members of the military as well as civilians in high-demand fields such as nuclear operations, nursing, information systems technology, and healthcare. Its mission is to make sure the country has combat-ready naval forces who can win wars and maintain

- 2020 employee engagement score: 69.7 (1% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 55.4
- One-year score change: +14.3
- Agency workforce size: midsize

Considered " this agency manages documents and materials from the government that are of legal or historical importance. Some areas of improvement for the as a workplace include pay-raise criteria, promotion opportunities, and providing sufficient resources to staff.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 69.5 (0.7% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 59.4
- One-year score change: +10.1
- Agency workforce size: large

The Air Force , as well as part-timers in the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard. It offers employees the ability to , including natural science, law enforcement, missiles, space, and logistics.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 69.3 (0.4% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 45.9
- One-year score change: +23.4
- Agency workforce size: small

This agency so they can compete in global sales. Its, business development specialists, attorney-advisers, engineers, loan specialists, and resource management professionals.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 69.2 (0.3% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 63.7
- One-year score change: +5.5
- Agency workforce size: large

The Department of the Army does more than organize and train military forces—it also, controlling floods, developing water resources, and improving waterway navigation. In 2019, it began to base employee advancements on merit rather than time served, which could impact job satisfaction rates.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 69.2 (0.3% higher than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 61.8
- One-year score change: +7.4
- Agency workforce size: midsize

This agency dedicates itself to improving workplace conditions, and protecting employment-related rights and benefits. While the vast majority of employees at the Department of Labor , more than a third of workers say they are lacking sufficient resources to get their jobs done.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 68.7 (0.4% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 65.4
- One-year score change: +3.3
- Agency workforce size: midsize

This federal agency mostly works to distribute civilian foreign aid and development assistance. A new program seeks to roll out ahead of things like weather disasters to help communities and regions be better prepared.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 68.5 (0.7% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 63.8
- One-year score change: +4.7
- Agency workforce size: small

Founded in 2004, the by offering grants to developing countries. It hires a, like economists and international attorneys. Despite having relatively low engagement scores, the agency has seen its employee satisfaction scores in recent years.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 68.4 (0.9% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 63.6
- One-year score change: +4.8
- Agency workforce size: small

The Railroad Retirement Board runs , including retirement, unemployment insurance, and sick pay, for railroad workers. While the agency has overall decent employee engagement scores, it has room for improvement in the area of talent management.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 67.9 (1.6% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 60.9
- One-year score change: +7
- Agency workforce size: small

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission to. It , auditors, economists, management professionals, and futures-trading investigators.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 67.9 (1.6% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 60.3
- One-year score change: +7.6
- Agency workforce size: midsize

This agency to protect human health. are among the top occupations employed by the Environmental Protection Agency.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 67.3 (2.5% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 62.2
- One-year score change: +5.1
- Agency workforce size: large

Around , running programs like the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, and the Bureau of Land Management. Not everyone who is employed at this agency spends their workdays in the great outdoors. It employs professionals in , including electrical engineers, auditors, grants management specialists, and mechanics.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 67.2 (2.6% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 61.4
- One-year score change: +5.8
- Agency workforce size: large

Criminal investigators, correctional officers, forensic scientists, and attorneys are among the professionals employed by the Department of Justice. The agency is responsible for .

- 2020 employee engagement score: 66.6 (3.5% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 49.7
- One-year score change: +16.9
- Agency workforce size: small

The Federal Election Commission administers and enforces campaign finance. Only 28% of workers at this agency .

- 2020 employee engagement score: 66.5 (3.6% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 59.2
- One-year score change: +7.3
- Agency workforce size: midsize

This agency provides supervision to people on probation or parole. Many employees of the don't feel that promotions are based on merit and that necessary steps are taken to address workers who are performing poorly.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 66.3 (3.9% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 64
- One-year score change: +2.3
- Agency workforce size: small

More than , which is responsible for negotiating trade agreements and resolving disputes with foreign governments, as well as collecting input on trade issues from various stakeholders. The agency has played a major role in liaising with China on the. It employs people with training in trade negotiations and foreign affairs, as well as support staff, like information technology and human resources professionals.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 65.6 (4.9% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 61.3
- One-year score change: +4.3
- Agency workforce size: large

The Department of State pushes American foreign policy forward through diplomacy and advocacy. More than half of employees feel on job performance.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 65.1 (5.7% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 64.2
- One-year score change: +0.9
- Agency workforce size: small

Located in Washington D.C., the National Gallery of Art is of more than 150,000 pieces of Western art. The agency may be a prestigious place to work if you have a degree in art history or design. However, , like salespeople, security guards, and accountants, who may not feel as engaged in their workplace.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 64.6 (6.4% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 41.8
- One-year score change: +22.8
- Agency workforce size: small

This agency runs the labor-management relations program for more than 2 million federal employees. Past surveys show employees in this department lack confidence in their senior leaders' honesty.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 64.5 (6.5% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 59.8
- One-year score change: +4.7
- Agency workforce size: large

Among the largest independent federal agencies, the Social Security Administration has a workforce of more than 60,000 employees. It offers , from legal and law enforcement to admin support and finance.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 64.4 (6.7% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 67.3
- One-year score change: -2.9
- Agency workforce size: small

This agency, created from the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965, supports education, preservation, research, and public programs within the humanities. The in January 2022 announced $24.7 million in new grants for 208 organizations around the country, from single-person projects to exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 64.3 (6.8% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 56.5
- One-year score change: +7.8
- Agency workforce size: large

The Department of Agriculture , including food, agriculture, nutrition, and natural resources. Fewer than half of workers at this agency feel that they have a to complete their duties.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 63.5 (8% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 58.4
- One-year score change: +5.1
- Agency workforce size: midsize

on consumer financial products and services and educates the public on making financial decisions. Its purported role is to ensure financial companies including banks and lenders have fair policies and treat individuals equitably.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 61.1 (11.4% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 52.3
- One-year score change: +8.8
- Agency workforce size: large

The Department of Homeland Security works to keep the country safe from threats. It people, half of whom have .

- 2020 employee engagement score: 60.6 (12.2% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 61.8
- One-year score change: -1.2
- Agency workforce size: small

This agency serves as the federal government's development finance institution. The Development Finance Corporation executes on development projects around the world with various-sized investments.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 57.9 (16.1% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 43.7
- One-year score change: +14.2
- Agency workforce size: midsize

The who help advance its mission to promote academic achievement for students and ensure equal access to educational opportunities. It , attorneys, program analysts, education research scientists, and information technology specialists, among other professionals.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 55.9 (19% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 58.1
- One-year score change: -2.2
- Agency workforce size: small

This agency creates solutions to in the border region between the U.S. and Mexico. It , including foreign affairs, human resources, public affairs, environmental management, and law.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 55.8 (19.1% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 39.3
- One-year score change: +16.5
- Agency workforce size: small

This agency , like AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, and the Volunteer Generation Fund. It is that may change employees' experience working for this agency.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 54.7 (20.7% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 48.1
- One-year score change: +6.6
- Agency workforce size: midsize

This agency is charged with and dealing with unfair labor practices. It across the nation, along with field examiners who work in regional offices.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 54.6 (20.9% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 76.3
- One-year score change: -21.7
- Agency workforce size: small

Office of Management and Budget, the biggest office within the Executive Office of the President of the United States, executes the president's vision across the executive branch. The agency, formed in 1939, is responsible for jobs such as coordinating management procedures and program objectives.

- 2020 employee engagement score: 53 (23.2% lower than government-wide score)
- 2019 employee engagement score: 53.7
- One-year score change: -0.7
- Agency workforce size: midsize

This agency consists of and democracy to more than 350 million people around the world. It primarily, including correspondents, broadcasters, and producers.