Diligence Lead

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Holiday & sick time

Discretionary incentive bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior professional to own investment assessments across opportunity, coverage, and realization stages. You will integrate technical, ownership, manufacturing, founder, commercial, and financial findings and set investment amounts, conditions, and scenarios; presenting recommendations to leadership.

You will lead analysts, coordinate external expertise when depth is required, and maintain comprehensive realization maps with version history.

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's Degree plus 6+ years related experience
• Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments
• Experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position

Responsibilities

• Own investment assessments across opportunity, coverage, and realization stages.
• Integrate technical, ownership, manufacturing, founder, commercial, and financial findings.
• Set investment amounts, conditions, and scenarios; present recommendations to leadership.
• Direct analysts; commission outside expertise when depth is needed.
• Maintain eligible‑buyer and realization maps with version history and rationale.
• Establish Mandarin review paths; disclose gaps before accepting delivery commitments.
• Challenge capital and production assumptions with scenario analysis and evidence.
• Preserve dissent; carry disagreements to leadership for resolution.

Skills

Security clearance

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (nice to have)

Tools

AI/ML concepts

Data analytics

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do:

Own investment assessments across opportunity, coverage, and realization stages comprehensively. Integrate technical, ownership, manufacturing, founder, commercial, and financial findings. Set investment amounts, conditions, and scenarios; present recommendations to leadership. Direct analysts; commission outside expertise when needed for necessary depth. Maintain eligible‑buyer and realization maps with version history and rationale. Establish Mandarin review paths; disclose gaps before accepting delivery commitments. Challenge capital and production assumptions with scenario analysis and evidence. Preserve dissent; carry disagreements intact to leadership for resolution appropriately.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “TOP SECRET” security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree SIX (6)+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position.
• Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's Degree in a related discipline.
• Experience in intelligence, national security, defense, technology, or private‑sector mission environments.
• Experience developing strategic plans, assessments, technical products, or operational frameworks.
• Experience working across organizations and integrating diverse stakeholder requirements.
• Familiarity with data analytics, AI/ML, knowledge management, or operational planning.
• Experience supporting executive decision‑making and governance processes.
• Experience leading teams, projects, programs, or technical initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, methodologies, and mission outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with senior leaders, technical experts, or operational stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver quality results.

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00.

What We Offer:

• 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.

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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.

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