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title: "Rankings: 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government"
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description: "If you are looking for a first-time Federal job, or a promotion in a new agency, check out the 2023 list for the Best Places to Work by the Partnership for..."
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author: "Kathryn Troutman"
published: "2024-10-18"
updated: "2024-10-21"
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# Rankings: 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government

By

Kathryn Troutman

October 18, 2024

1–2 minutes

## If you are looking for a first-time Federal job, or a promotion in a new agency, check out the [2023 list for the Best Places to Work by the Partnership for Public Service](https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/?view=category&size=large&category=leadership_sub_leaders&).

> #### I like this list because it keeps me familiar with the agencies and their missions. Go to the actual page and see many more Best Places to Work for Midsize Agencies, Small Agencies and even Agency Subcomponents. The rankings are based on questions of current federal employees. You can see that NASA is a favorite place to work. Read the full list [here](https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/?view=overall&size=large&category=overall&).
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> -Kathryn Troutman

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The rankings are determined by the Best Places to Work employee engagement and satisfaction index score, calculated by the Partnership and BCG.

## [2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® Rankings • Best Places to Work in the Federal Government](https://bestplacestowork.org/rankings/?view=category&size=large&category=null&=undefined&size=large&category=leadership_sub_leaders&)

The index score is calculated using a proprietary weighted formula that looks at responses to three different questions in the federal survey. The more the question predicts intent to remain, the higher the weighting.

- I recommend my organization as a good place to work. (Q. 46)  
- Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job? (Q. 70)  
- Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization? (Q. 72)

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