Due Diligence Unit (DDU) - Team Lead

VMD Corp; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Due Diligence Analyst Team Lead at Xcelerate Solutions will manage the deep-dive analysis of complex corporate structures and oversee the production of EVAs. You will lead analytic teams in unraveling ownership, private equity backing, and potential adversary influence in high-stakes environments.

The role requires active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, 8+ years in risk analysis or related fields, and a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in risk analysis, M&A due diligence or competitive intelligence.
• Expert ability to identify trends, patterns and anomalies in corporate data.
• Strong analytic leadership and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of approximately 13,000 annual Entity Vulnerability Assessments (EVAs).
• Lead complex investigations involving multi-national mergers and opaque holding structures.
• Guide financial analysis of health, M&A activity and board influence to identify control mechanisms.
• Synthesize data into clear, actionable intelligence reports for decision-makers.

Skills

Risk analysis

M&A due diligence

Competitive intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Due Diligence Analyst Team Lead (Due Diligence Unit) - TS/SCI

The Due Diligence Unit Team Lead manages the deep-dive analysis of complex corporate structures. When the Triage unit flags a risk, your team investigates. You will lead the production of Entity Vulnerability Assessments (EVAs), unraveling layers of beneficial ownership, private equity backing, and potential adversary influence. Come join our award-winning organization and work with some of the most talented and brightest minds in the GovCon industry.

Location: Quantico, VA

Security Clearance: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Responsibilities:

• Analytic Leadership oversee the production of :13,000 annual Entity Vulnerability Assessments, ensuring they meet the "80% Quality Standard" for analytic rigor and writing.
• Complex Investigations personally handle or supervise the most complex cases—involving multi-national mergers, opaque holding companies, and Section 847 high-risk entities.
• Financial Tradecraft guide the team in analyzing financial health, M&A activity, and board composition to identify non-obvious control mechanisms.
• Reporting synthesize complex business data into clear, actionable intelligence reports for DCSA decision-makers.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience 8+ years in risk analysis, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) due diligence, or competitive intelligence.
• Education Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, International Relations, or related field.
• Expert capability in identifying trends, patterns, and anomalies in corporate data.

About Xcelerate Solutions:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in McLean, VA, Xcelerate Solutions (www.xceleratesolutions.com) is one of America's fastest-growing companies. Xcelerate’s culture is defined by our diversified workforce of dynamic and versatile professionals, supported with growth and development opportunities that contribute to individual and company growth. This strong commitment to our employees has been recognized by our inclusion on the Washington Business Journal’s “50 Best Places to Work” list as well as being a “Great Place to Work” certified company with a 4.6 star, and a 99% CEO approval Glassdoor rating. Come find out why Xcelerate Solutions is one of the top DC Metro employers!

Xcelerate Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodation if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability.

Pay Transparency Notice: Xcelerate Solutions will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.