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National Science Foundation
At a Glance
Mission:
Promotes the progress of science and engineering through the support of research and education programs. It primarily focuses on research and aims to improve the understanding of the fundamental laws of nature.
Overall rank: 2
Overall score: 75
Number of employees: 1098
Employee trend: 1063(Sept. 01), 1069(Sept. 02), 1082(Sept. 03)
Headquarters: Washington, D.C.
Other locations: Offices nationwide and internationally
People who joined the agency in 2003: 73 (7% of workforce)
Average 2001-2003: 84
People who left the agency in 2003: 61 (1% of workforce)
Average 2001-2003: 59
| Diversity profile |
Percentage |
| Male |
37% |
| Female |
63% |
| White |
61% |
| Black |
32% |
| Hispanic |
3% |
| American Indian |
0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
5% |
| Self-reported disability |
7% |
| Demographic Rankings (See full table) |
Score |
Rank |
| Men |
82.4 |
1 |
| Women |
69.8 |
4 |
| Under 40 |
71.2 |
7 |
| 40 and over |
76.2 |
2 |
| White |
77.6 |
2 |
| Black |
67.5 |
2 |
| American Indian |
61.8 |
3 |
| Hispanic |
85.9 |
1 |
| Asian/Pacific Islander |
79.4 |
2 |
| Best in Class Rankings (See full table) |
Score |
Rank |
| Employee skills/mission match |
77.6 |
8 |
| Strategic management |
63.1 |
5 |
| Teamwork |
72.4 |
9 |
| Effective leadership |
57.2 |
5 |
| Performance-based rewards & advancement |
55.1 |
3 |
| Training & development |
66.9 |
4 |
| Support for diversity |
67.2 |
3 |
| Pay & benefits |
64.3 |
16 |
| Family friendly culture & benefits |
36.5 |
12 |
| Work/life balance |
66 |
8 |
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