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      There are things to improve, but generally has been a good experience - Data and Policy Analyst Acumen Employee Review

      4.0
      26 Feb 2021
      Data and policy analyst
      Recommend
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      Pros

      -Great work culture within my team, but work culture probably varies across teams/branches/departments. -Good work-life balance, but again, work culture varies across teams/branches/departments. -Great teammates and supportive managers to work with. -Learning very-specific knowledge and new things every day.

      Cons

      -Teams seem to work in silos, since every team is responsible for meeting the needs of one client. Cross-team collaborations exist, but not as much as I'd enjoy it to be. This also means that new hires need to be very proactive to search for people to connect with and ask questions about company-wide resources and opportunities. -Client-oriented, (as opposed to be more non-profit/academic-oriented). I knew this before joining, but knowing this does not change the fact that I enjoy working in a client-oriented setting less. -Tasks and projects are pretty zoomed-in to a few specific policy areas, as opposed to focusing on the broader, bigger-picture policy designs. This is a cons for me because I am concerned about how much of what I am learning is applicable or transferable to other industries/areas of work.

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      Acumen Response
      4y
      We appreciate getting feedback from our employees and are happy to hear you’re having a good experience with your teammates and manager. Learning new things every day is what motivates us as well. Our goal is to meet the needs of our clients, leveraging our vast data resources to improve information available to policymakers on a wide range of issues. If you do have any specific concerns, our HR department is available to discuss those with you at any time.

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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 Jun 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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