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      3.8

      76% would recommend to a friend

      (18 total reviews)

      Mary Bohman

      29% approve of CEO

      38% positive business outlook

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      4.5

      Work/Life balance

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      US Economic Research Service has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The US Economic Research Service 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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      18 reviews
      3.0
      Aug 4, 2017

      Good Place to Start

      Economist
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      Pros

      I highly recommend ERS for a recent PhD graduate. Typically, you start at a GS-12 , while most agencies start PhD grads at GS-11. The schedule is extremely flexible, you can start your day anytime between 7 A.M. and 9:30 A.M. Also telework and alternative work schedules are common among the employees.

      Cons

      After the GS-13 promotion, you shouldn't plan on another promotion for another 5 years for GS-14. Many great researchers never get to GS-15. If you want policy relevant work, this is not for you. The review process for reports is so long, there is no way to be policy relevant.

      4.0
      Aug 21, 2014

      Highly professional staff and work environment with excellent IT support.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Unique opportunity to work in one of the largest research organizations in the world with a line staff of primarily Ph.D level economists (200 +) specializing in agricultural and food economics. Good job security and retirement benefits. Very good annual and sick leave benefits. Good access to data for research and analysis. Ability to limit on site work to 2 days a week (4 ten hour days) with 2 days telecommuting.

      Cons

      Small cubicle environment for new hires (non-management) and lower level staff. Limited number of non-management positions at the grade 15 level.

      4.0
      Jul 24, 2012

      Great place to work

      Economist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      100% of work in research. Great knowledgeable colleges. Excellent data access. Publish without stress of tenure. Telework 2 days a week

      Cons

      Salary of low for PhD economist.

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