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      Acumen

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      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
      1.0
      Mar 2, 2025

      Company with a bad management!

      Associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      As a government contractor, your learning curve is steep in the first couple of years.

      Cons

      The senior management are sitting there for years, and manages this company as a grocery store. They just try to save themselves by throwing mid or junior level staffs under the bus. Benefits and compensation are not at par. Micromanaging is a serious issue, especially with the research teams.

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      Acumen Response
      1y
      You've given our management team much to think about, and we appreciate the time you took to share these observations, Best wishes to you in your career.
      2.0
      Feb 28, 2025

      Toxic Work Environment

      Data and policy analyst iii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      If you join a strong team, you'll feel well-supported. Opportunity to collaborate with CMS officials.

      Cons

      Toxic Work Environment: Certain teams, such as Fraud, and Part D, are known for excessive micromanagement and unprofessional behavior from upper management, creating a difficult and high-pressure atmosphere. However, teams like Data Operations, and Patient Safety are recognized for their supportive leadership. Management Issues: Leadership lacks consistency and preparedness, with many managers promoted despite minimal management training. This results in confusion, ineffective leadership, and frequent micromanagement. Additionally, some managers take credit for their employees' work. Job Stability Concerns: The company has engaged in overhiring in recent years, followed by mass layoffs. In 2024, many employees were laid off with little warning and minimal severance.

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      Acumen Response
      1y
      We regret that your experience at AcuSPHERE did not live up to all of your expectations, yet we also appreciate the time you put into sharing your perspective on Glassdoor. Thank you for your candor. We wish you the best in your professional and personal pursuits.
      4.0
      Jan 2, 2025

      Good entry level job, lots of potential for growth

      Data and policy analyst - statistical programmer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      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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