Diligence Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. is seeking a Senior Due Diligence professional to conduct technical, ownership, counterparty, and organizational due diligence for investment and strategic decisions. The role includes evaluating leadership, capacity, and growth assumptions, with domestic and international research and Mandarin-language source analysis.

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to conduct analytical research, assess complex issues, and provide actionable findings.
• 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 related field.
• FOUR (4)+ years of relevant experience in research, analysis, due diligence, investigations, intelligence, assessments, consulting, finance, technology, policy, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence on technologies, ownership structures, and business relationships.
• Evaluate founder/executive capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and growth assumptions.
• Perform domestic and international research, including Mandarin-language sources, and analysis for governance and information-handling requirements.

Skills

Due diligence experience

Analytical research

Security clearance TS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Intl Affairs, Political Science, Intelligence Studies, Engineering, Science, Technology, or CS

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

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.