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      Good fit for the right person - Data & Policy Analyst Acumen Employee Review

      4.0
      11 Jan 2022
      Data & policy analyst
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The people that I worked with were some of the most intelligent and driven people I've ever known. Most everyone was extremely knowledgeable and had great foundational research and creative problem solving skills. You'll get to work on issues that have real impacts, and really can set you up for a career in public policy (especially health policy). The connections in that line of work are fantastic.

      Cons

      There are times, especially if you are a programmer, where the work-life balance (especially with the pandemic) can be really rough. This, for me, was largely not a 9-5, more like 9-6 or 8-6 not infrequently. The other downside was the dreg of getting anything done at a federal level - you either love it or you don't.

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      Acumen Response
      4y
      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We value the feedback from former employees. We're happy to hear you were surrounded by great co-workers and managers. We just wish you had reached out to a manager or HR about your hours.

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      5.0
      18 Apr 2026
      Associate researcher
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - The work is intellectually engaging and gave me many chances to grow technically. - I learned a lot from talented coworkers and appreciated being part of projects with real-world relevance. - There was also good exposure to translating technical work into clear, usable takeaways.

      Cons

      - The work can be intense and detail-heavy, and deadlines can sometimes feel demanding. - Priorities may shift quickly, which can make it hard to plan ahead. - At times, the volume of revisions and fast pace can be stressful.

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      Acumen Response
      2mo
      We've heard that this type of feedback is helpful to new graduates and prospective applicants, particularly your perspective on the pros and cons of working here. Please continue to share your experiences during your career journey with us. We wish you the best!
      2.0
      26 Jun 2026
      Research analyst
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great people to work with overall

      Cons

      Management is disorganized No incentives to want to continue working there

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