Industrial Base Analyst

Guidehouse Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning

Mobility Stipend

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Industrial Base Analyst in the McLean, VA area to lead analytical work supporting the defense industrial base. You will manage contract tasks related to industrial base analysis, M&A assessments, and supply chain risk mitigation while overseeing IT systems and predictive analytics developments.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance, advanced economics/finance education, and extensive experience in defense industrial base analysis, with the ability to produce

Qualifications

• Active and maintained Top Secret security clearance.
• Master's or PhD in Economics, Finance, or closely related field.
• 10+ years of defense industrial base analysis and supply chain risk management experience.
• CFA or Certified Business Economist certification.
• Experience conducting M&A and divestiture impact analyses on the defense industrial base and major defense programs.
• Experience identifying supply chain vulnerabilities and producing analytic products to support mitigation strategies.
• Experience providing data analysis to support GOCO industrial facilities and responding to senior-level inquiries on budgets/plans.
• Experience tracking investments, developing roadmaps, and integrating strategies with industrial base investments.
• Experience applying authorities under Title I and III of the Defense Production Act (DPA).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and analytical support to the industrial base mission.
• Direct contract tasks focused on industrial base analysis and strategic support.
• Oversee M&A assessments, supply chain vulnerability analyses, GOCO and policy support, and investment road mapping.
• Oversee sustainment and development of industrial base IT systems and predictive analytics capabilities.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Analytical thinking

M&A experience

Supply chain risk

Data analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in Economics/Finance

CFA or Certified Business Economist

Tools

AI/ML tools

Data warehouses / analytic platforms

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

The Industrial Base Analyst leads technical and analytical support to the industrial base mission, enabling the organization to forge and sustain a robust, secure, and resilient defense industrial base. This role directs all contract tasks focused on industrial base analysis and strategic support, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) assessments, supply chain vulnerability analysis, GOCO and policy support, and investment tracking and road mapping. The Industrial Base Analyst also oversees sustainment and development of industrial base IT systems and predictive analytics capabilities.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Master's or Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of TEN (10) years of experience in defense industrial base analysis, supply chain risk management, and industrial preparedness.
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or Certified Business Economist (CBE) certification.
• Demonstrated experience conducting M&A and divestiture impact analyses on the defense industrial base and major defense programs.
• Experience identifying and assessing supply chain and industrial base vulnerabilities and producing analytic products to support mitigation strategies.
• Experience providing technical data and analysis to support justifications for government-owned/contractor-operated (GOCO) industrial facilities and contributing to responses to senior-level inquiries on industrial preparedness plans and budgets.
• Experience tracking and evaluating industrial base-focused investments, developing technical roadmaps and market strategies, and integrating acquisition strategies with industrial base investments.
• Demonstrated experience providing data analysis to support implementation of authorities such as Title I and III of the Defense Production Act (DPA).

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Experience sustaining and enhancing industrial base IT systems and tools, including data warehouses and analytic platforms that collect, process, and analyze industrial base information.
• Experience integrating diverse data sources (e.g., contract data, registration systems, commercial financial data) to create unified, decision-ready views of the industrial base.
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies, including AI/ML, to enable predictive analytics and supply chain trend identification.
• Experience in IT portfolio management and development of in-house analytical tools, including dashboards that integrate supplier performance and risk indicators.
• Experience developing and delivering training to Government personnel on industrial base IT systems and analytic tools.

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.

• 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.