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      Good place to start a career - Senior Policy Lead Acumen Employee Review

      4.0
      Oct 27, 2014
      Senior policy lead
      Recommend
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      Pros

      -Good entry level positions -Learn programming (SAS or STATA), writing, and coordination skills -Work on high impact work -Good advancement oppurtunities - I started managing employees and projects in less than 2 years -Some work has high impact

      Cons

      -Hours can be long for some teams and projects -Advancement opportunities are not as good as they were a few years ago -Upper management makes poor decisions

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      11y
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      5.0
      Apr 18, 2026
      Associate researcher
      Recommend
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      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
      Jun 26, 2026
      Research analyst
      Recommend
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      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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