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      Good entry level job, lots of potential for growth - Data and Policy Analyst - Statistical Programmer Acumen Employee Review

      4.0
      2 Jan 2025
      Data and policy analyst - statistical programmer
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      Pros

      - If you land in a good team, you will feel very supported, you will learn a lot, and grow a lot. - Opportunity to have direct impact on the US healthcare system. - Opportunity to work with senior CMS officials. - Deep understanding of the Medicare and Medicaid policies. - Great opportunity to build up your data analysis and big data skills.

      Cons

      - The company couldn't get enough HHS contracts in early 2024 leading to a massive layoff of about 10% of the employees. - The attractive benefits that they used to offer prior to 2024, don't exist anymore due to the lack of contracts and funding. - If you are coming from a non data science or computer science background, you will be competing with data and CS people for promotions and the same positions. This may delay your progress at the company but you will learn a lot in the process. - Management is really just a couple of people. There is no such thing as a C-suite.

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      Acumen Response
      1y
      We appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective on Glassdoor, especially one that is so balanced, transparent, and thoughtful. As you mention, 2024 was a difficult year for our organization and employees. To reflect on last year, any reduction in workforce is regrettable, yet in 2024 management acted responsibly in reaction to the uncertainty and cutbacks in our clients’ tightening budgets. Nearly a year later, we remain optimistic about the future of AcuSPHERE and the important healthcare research that we see ahead for us. We hope your time here has served you well in your journey. Best wishes in your career and future endeavors.

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      5.0
      18 Apr 2026
      Associate researcher
      Recommend
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      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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