Good entry level job, lots of potential for growth - Data and Policy Analyst - Statistical Programmer Acumen Employee Review

4.0
Jan 2, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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- 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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Acumen Response
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We've heard that this type of feedback is helpful to new graduates and prospective applicants, particularly your perspective on the pros and cons of working here. Please continue to share your experiences during your career journey with us. We wish you the best!
2.0
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Pros

You will work with some really nice and lovely people. That is the only pro I can say about this chaotic and disorganized company (this is the most professional way I can describe this company, but know I would like to use much harsher language).

Cons

- Management is disorganized and ineffective. You would think that after 30 years, they would have established systems to avoid negative financial situations. - The C-suite doesn't care about employees; their main focus is on ensuring they and their friends make money. - There are practically no incentives to work here. You will never receive a pay raise, you won't get a meaningful promotion, and you will constantly find yourself doing the work of entry-level employees. - Following two major layoffs within two years, the company made minimal changes to improve its poor financial status. They continue to employ some of the least effective and most costly employees, simply hoping that things will improve. That's not how business operates, but it seems to be the mentality since they predominantly hire their friends.

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Acumen Response
5d
Thank you for sharing your perspective from your time employed at Acumen. We regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we acknowledge that the recent layoffs have been difficult for everyone. Your feedback is taken seriously and will be shared with our leadership team as we continue evaluating where processes can be strengthened. We appreciate your input and wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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