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      current employee - Data and Policy Analyst Acumen Employee Review

      1.0
      Jan 17, 2015
      Data and policy analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      flexible work schedule, good SAS training

      Cons

      unclear promotion and merit-based decisions, which varies team by team. many times, there is a pheonmenon that - ppl with best qualifications are promoted the least. the majority of new hires are undergraduates (though many of them are very smart), which limit the depth of their research to go, or the direction they went was completely wrong (regardless how delicate their process looks like).

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      11y
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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
      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
      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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