Good for entry level and for healthcare focus - Data and Policy Analyst III Acumen Employee Review

3.0
Jan 23, 2023
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Pros

Growing company Interesting work in healthcare Client facing roles early in tenure No layoffs Multiple offices Possible to switch teams Wide variety of projects Opportunities to change roles Option for full remote Allow switching office locations No hustle culture Option to between programming role and coordinator role Everyone becomes manager California location has ocean views Immigration support Allow prolonged unpaid leave

Cons

Low pay for first 2-3 years Too easy to become a manager Mandate 4 days per week in office Unable to retain experienced employees CEO very controlling and has no insight Upper management needs management training High attrition is a constant issue Cannot work remotely from outside of US DC and LA locations are in downtown Fractional staffing No clear pathways for upward or lateral feedback Management doesn't care about DEI or any other social factors Pay cut of 10-20% to go full remote Most people have no other work experience Hiring standards are not consistent

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5.0
Apr 18, 2026
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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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2.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

Great people to work with overall

Cons

Management is disorganized No incentives to want to continue working there

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