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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 category

      3.5

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      2.8

      Compensation and benefits

      2.6

      Culture & values

      2.0

      Senior management

      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).

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      394 reviews
      3.0
      Jul 31, 2024

      It really depends on team

      Data and policy analyst iv
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Opportunity to lead project, analyze data, and presentation

      Cons

      Heavy workload. Lack of management experience

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      Acumen Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback on Glassdoor. It’s a valuable tool for prospective applicants and anyone else curious to learn more about Acumen LLC and The Sphere Institute. We wish you the best in your career here!
      2.0
      Jul 30, 2024

      Acumen Review

      Data and policy analyst i
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Employees have flexible schedules and the company has Interesting projects

      Cons

      The pay is extremely low

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      Acumen Response
      1y
      Apologies for our delay in responding... but we'd like to thank you for taking time to share your perspective on Glassdoor. Best wishes to you!
      2.0
      Jul 25, 2024

      Working at Acumen

      Data & policy analyst i
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The DC office has a great company culture and environment (though unfortunately some of the prime personalities were lost due to layoffs in May). The rotation program (which I believe is no longer running) was also a great way to get exposure to various different projects. Lastly, as a junior analyst, the stakes are low in terms of project team responsibilities, so it's a great opportunity to take the time to learn and be curious. Everyone is very willing to talk, if you are are willing to ask the questions - which is so important for an early-career position.

      Cons

      HR is HR, and company benefits are not anything to rave about. As a junior analyst, it can be a bit difficult to really get involved with project work, since much of it will require experience. This is a con if you are looking for a fast-paced position and dislike administrative work, but can be very much a pro if you are still learning the ropes of government consulting.

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      Acumen Response
      1y
      We value hearing from employees, past and present. Thank you for taking time to share your insights on Glassdoor. Prospective applicants find it helpful to weigh the pros and cons, and we all appreciate your candor and balanced review. Best wishes!
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