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      Acumen

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      Acumen reviews

      3.1

      30% would recommend to a friend

      (394 total reviews)

      Thomas MaCurdy

      5% approve of CEO

      22% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Acumen has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 394 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Acumen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      394 reviews
      5.0
      Apr 18, 2026

      Strong learning experience with meaningful work

      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!
      3.0
      Apr 16, 2026

      Remote flexibility but poor management transparency

      Data analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Offers the flexibility of a remote position

      Cons

      Lack of transparency from upper managment.

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      Acumen Response
      2mo
      Thank you for taking time to share your perspective on Glassdoor. We wish you the best in your future career endeavors.
      3.0
      Apr 10, 2026

      Overall good experience

      Data and policy analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Coworkers are very friendly. They provided intensive training before they assign you any project, which is super helpful.

      Cons

      Poor management that ended up getting a lot of people laid off.

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      Acumen Response
      2mo
      Thanks for providing this feedback about your first year at Acumen, LLC. We wish you the best during your time with us, and encourage you to take advantage of the internal resources that we provide to help you succeed.
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