Diligence Analyst

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Diligence Analyst in Washington, DC to conduct due diligence on technologies, ownership structures, and strategic investors, supporting investment decisions with actionable findings.

You will perform domestic and international research, assess leadership and operational risks, and collaborate across teams to deliver clear recommendations while maintaining security and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Intl. Affairs, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Science, Tech, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in research, analysis, due diligence, or related fields.
• U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence to assess technologies, ownership, relationships, risks and investment implications.
• Evaluate leadership, manufacturing capacity, supply chain dependencies, and growth assumptions.
• Perform domestic and international research, including Mandarin sources, mapping relations and validating information.

Skills

Security clearance

Analytical research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cross-functional coordination

Mandarin research

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

Data analytics

AI/ML

Network analysis

Job description

## Diligence AnalystApply: US - DC, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: 44845**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)**What You Will Do:*** Conduct technical, ownership, counterparty, and organizational due diligence activities to assess technologies, investment opportunities, ownership structures, business relationships, leadership teams, operational risks, and eligible buyer considerations that may affect investment and strategic outcomes.* Evaluate founder and executive capabilities, manufacturing capacity, supply chain dependencies, growth assumptions, investor realization pathways, and organizational performance indicators to support investment and strategic decision-making.* Perform domestic and international research, including foreign-language and Mandarin-language source analysis, ownership investigations, relationship mapping, source validation, and information-sharing activities in accordance with applicable governance requirements and information-handling restrictions.**What You Will Need:*** Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"TOP SECRET\" security clearance.* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, International Affairs, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Science, Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.* FOUR (4)+ years of relevant experience in research, analysis, due diligence, investigations, intelligence, assessments, consulting, finance, technology, policy, or related fields.* Must be a U.S. Citizen.* Demonstrated experience conducting analytical research, assessing complex issues, and producing actionable findings, assessments, and recommendations.**What Would Be Nice To Have:** Master's Degree in a related discipline.* Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, finance, venture capital, consulting, or private-sector mission environments.* Experience evaluating technologies, organizations, ownership structures, leadership teams, investment opportunities, business relationships, or operational risks.* Experience conducting foreign-language research, including Mandarin-language source analysis, translation support, and international ownership or counterparty investigations.* Experience developing assessments, technical products, strategic analyses, research frameworks, operational recommendations, or decision-support products.* Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.* Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, network analysis, due diligence, financial analysis, or operational planning.* Demonstrated ability to improve analytical methodologies, research processes, and decision-making outcomes.* Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments and manage competing priorities.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, operational stakeholders, or external partners.The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend