Does Acumen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Acumen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Acumen. This rating has improved by 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Acumen?

27% of Acumen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Acumen 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Acumen?

Data and Policy Analyst (69) , Data and Policy Analyst I (20) , Data and Policy Analyst II (16) , Analyst (11) , Statistical Programmer (11) , Data and Policy Analyst III (9) , Data and Policy Analyst IV (8) , Data Analyst (5) , Data and Policy Analyst - Statistical Programmer (5) , Policy Lead (5) , Research Analyst (5) , Lead Research Analyst (4) , Operations Coordinator (4) , Policy Analyst (4) , Senior Research Analyst (4)

What are the pros of working at Acumen according to real employee reviews?

"Nice people and generous on H1B applications" ((in 33 reviews)); "Nice coworkers across different departments" ((in 27 reviews)); "All administrative teams are friendly and helpful." ((in 19 reviews)); "Flexible work location and hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good working environment and great geographic location" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Acumen according to real employee reviews?

"Your life quality hinges upon the quality of your supervisor; not everyone gets assigned good managers;" ((in 42 reviews)); "Pay is low for the work and very low for the location" ((in 32 reviews)); "Hard for juniors to get a big picture of the projects they are doing; benefits are poor" ((in 18 reviews)); "life balance and poor upper management." ((in 17 reviews)); "Work/life balance can be difficult to maintain" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Acumen layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Acumen layoffs and their outlook for job security at Acumen in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Acumen locations?

Burlingame , Washington , Los Angeles , San Francisco , Millbrae , San Jose , Orem , Draper , Saint Louis , New York , Mesa , Oklahoma City , Atlanta , Red Oak , San Antonio , La Jolla , San Mateo , Marksville , Pittsburgh , Milledgeville , Tysons Corner

Acumen reviews

3.0

27% would recommend to a friend

(396 total reviews)

Thomas MaCurdy

5% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

Acumen has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 396 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average 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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Reviews by job title

396 reviews

4.0

Mar 22, 2025

Supportive Manager

Data and policy analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Career advancement opportunities Supportive and friendly team members

Cons

Haphazard coordination Limited opportunities for cross career collaboration

Acumen Response

1y

We're pleased to know that you found your manager here supportive and friendly. That's helpful for others to hear. Thank you for posting here!

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.

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.

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.

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