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      Avoid if you can - Data and Policy Analyst Acumen Employee Review

      1.0
      28 Feb 2020
      Data and policy analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Young, casual culture. Hire a lot of people right outside college

      Cons

      Managers are all promoted from within which is great for opportunity within the company, but terrible since a lot of them don't know what they're doing and can't leverage outside experience Hours are ridiculous for the low pay The good employees end up just getting all of the work and are eventually just burned out and they leave Toxic work environment. No trust at all CEO doesn't really seem to care. I was there for 3 Christmas parties and he attended 0 of them (at least I didn't see him or hear from him)

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      Acumen Response
      6y
      Thanks for coming back after a year away and leaving us your feedback. A lot of changes have taken place in the last year resulting with many improvements. I'm sorry you didn't run into our managing member at the holiday party he attends each and every year.

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      5.0
      18 Apr 2026
      Associate researcher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      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 June 2026
      Research analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great people to work with overall

      Cons

      Management is disorganized No incentives to want to continue working there

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