The 20 Best Government Administration Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best government administration companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Government Administration companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best government administration companies to work for
1. US Government Accountability Office (GAO)
4.0 stars
US Government Accountability Office (GAO) is a government administration company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and flexible work hours (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for US Government Accountability Office (GAO):
"Overall GAO respects diversity and attempts to be a diverse and flexible place to work. There are still a few areas that GAO needs to do a better job in terms of diversity and i..."
2. US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
3.7 stars
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a government administration company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and management opportunities (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
"This workplace operates with the best of intentions and is staffed by wonderful people, but often becomes bogged down in bureaucracy, confusing rules, and antiquated paperwork/s..."
3. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
3.5 stars
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a government administration company headquartered in the Silver Spring, MD area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
"A great place for anyone to work just wish there were more options for paid paternity leave and more telework opportunities"
4. AmeriCorps
3.5 stars
AmeriCorps is a government administration company that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.4 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for AmeriCorps:
"I worked as a tutor/mentoring a middle school. It was a very challenging job but you worked to help these children really get through life. I welcomed it and even formed lasting..."
5. General Services Administration (GSA)
3.4 stars
General Services Administration (GSA) is a government administration company headquartered in the Arlington, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.6 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for General Services Administration (GSA):
"The best agency in the Federal Government that I have worked in thus far. Management is truly supportive and very family friendly. Telework opportunities are abound. I love my e..."
6. Commonwealth of Virginia
3.4 stars
Commonwealth of Virginia is a government administration company headquartered in the Richmond, VA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Commonwealth of Virginia:
"Great benefits and lots of leave time. My office is very friendly and we are like a family. I only wish we received more pay, overtime and bonuses"
7. State of Nevada
3.4 stars
State of Nevada is a government administration company headquartered in the Carson City, NV area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.7 stars).
8. Hennepin County
3.4 stars
Hennepin County is a government administration company headquartered in the Minneapolis, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hennepin County:
"Working for Hennepin County is the best decision I ever made. Not only am I encouraged to continuously improve my skills and strengths, but I am also supported in those efforts..."
9. Orange County Government
3.3 stars
Orange County Government is a government administration company headquartered in the Orlando, FL area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Orange County Government:
"There is a high percentage of women in this work place"
10. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
3.3 stars
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a government administration company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
"I have a wonderful team and boss- I think that makes the biggest difference. Wish we had paid maternity leave instead of having to beg people for sick leave, so I can afford my ..."
11. County of San Diego
3.3 stars
County of San Diego is a government administration company headquartered in the San Diego, CA area,. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.2 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for County of San Diego:
"In my department they are very culturally diverse. 3 coworkers are black, 2 are hispanic, 3 are female. They value inclusiveness. You can also get paid more if you are bilingual..."
12. US Department of the Interior (DOI)
3.3 stars
US Department of the Interior (DOI) is a government administration company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (4.3 stars) and paid time off (4.1 stars).
13. United States Senate
3.3 stars
United States Senate is a government administration company headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.8 stars).
14. City of Austin
3.2 stars
City of Austin is a government administration company headquartered in the Austin, TX area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for City of Austin:
"Great place to work and retire from but not close to home"
15. State of Oregon
3.2 stars
State of Oregon is a government administration company headquartered in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for State of Oregon:
"There's a general spirit and commitment toward doing things right and helping the customers as far as we can take them. It was a great place to work."
16. Santa Clara County
3.2 stars
Santa Clara County is a government administration company. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.0 stars) and paid time off (4.0 stars).
17. State of Minnesota
3.2 stars
State of Minnesota is a government administration company headquartered in the Saint Paul, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for State of Minnesota:
"Very good place to work as a woman, but surprisingly behind the times for persons who identify as non binary. They require that all employees select either M or F for gender wit..."
18. Johnson County, KS Government
3.2 stars
Johnson County, KS Government is a government administration company headquartered in the Olathe, KS area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.7 stars).
19. City of Phoenix
3.2 stars
City of Phoenix is a government administration company headquartered in the Phoenix, AZ area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for City of Phoenix:
"The city of Phoenix is so large and has so many departments, I can only speak from my own experience. But the city has a transparent pay scale, and unless you are coming in with..."
20. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
3.2 stars
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is a government administration company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.0 stars) and learning opportunities (3.8 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 1, 2020.