Diligence Analyst

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a due diligence and research professional in Washington, DC to assess technologies, ownership structures, and risks to inform investment decisions. You will evaluate leaders, supply chains, and growth assumptions while conducting international research and language-assisted source analysis.

The role supports governance, information sharing, and strategic outcomes. Required: US citizenship, ability to obtain TS clearance, a related Bachelor's degree, and 4+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Must hold US citizenship and be able to obtain/maintain TS clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• 4+ years of experience in research, analysis or due diligence.
• Strong written and verbal communication with actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical and organizational due diligence for investments and opportunities.
• Evaluate leadership, supply chain, and operating performance indicators.
• Perform domestic and international research including language sources.
• Support governance and information-handling requirements for decisions.

Skills

Due diligence

Research analysis

Analytical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs

Job description

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

About Guidehouse:

About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com