SD follows a rigorous, uniform process for hiring analysts. If you pass the initial screening, you have to write a research paper and present it to a panel. It is a lot of work, but justified because the analysts are pretty much the product. Of more concern is that detailed salary discussions happen at the beginning of the process, with an understanding put in place that while your requirements are out of range but an exception can be made for strong candidates. It becomes very clear during the interview that your hiring manager has no power and the only person making decisions is Tony Jaros. As you get close to an offer, HR will insist that you provide a recent W-2. This is where I should have backed out. When the offer does come it will be substantially lower than what you were led to believe initially. In talking to other analysts I found this is their standard approach. It is one of the most offensive bait and switch experiences I have ever had in an interview process. A complete waste of my time. Glad I dodged that bullet.