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      Believe the negative reviews here. DO NOT work here! - Data & Policy Analyst Level III Acumen Employee Review

      1.0
      Jul 9, 2016
      Data & policy analyst level iii
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - reasonably interesting projects - opportunity to learn some professional/client management/communication skills Stay for at most a year and get what you can out of it

      Cons

      - Terrible leadership that does not care about its employees and views employees as replaceable. - Extremely poorly trained managers that are either a hit or miss. - Uncompetitive analyst/programmer salaries. - Inconvenient location - Lack of perks/benefits relative to other Bay Area companies - Unhappy workforce that's stuck at the company largely because of Acumen's H1B/foreign visa sponsorship - Very unhelpful HR department that cares more about protecting themselves than advocating on behalf of employees. - Did I mention severe lack of experienced leadership? My starting salary as a data & policy analyst was ~50k/year. A comparable role at most Bay Area startups pays at least 50% more. Don't even get me started on Acumen's programmer salaries, which are truly abysmal by Bay Area standards. Just do your own research and check out the salary ranges offered at healthcare startups on angellist.com before you make a decision! This company is only able to lure fresh college graduates who don't know any better.

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      Acumen Response
      9y
      Thank you for your time and feedback. As we constantly evolve and improve, we have made it a priority to hear everyone’s opinion. We are excited to bring on board a new HR Director as of last month.

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      5.0
      Apr 18, 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
      1mo
      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
      May 29, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - knowledgeable teammates - interesting work & able to grow within role

      Cons

      - non-existent culture - rude leadership & constant micromanagement from upper leadership

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