Industrial Base Analyst

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Training & Certifications

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks an Industrial Base Analyst in McLean, VA to lead technical and analytical support for the defense industrial base. The role oversees contract tasks on analysis, M&A assessments, vulnerability analysis, GOCO policy support, and investment tracking, while guiding IT systems and predictive analytics development to strengthen national security capabilities.

The position requires a Top Secret clearance, advanced degrees, and extensive experience in defense industrial base analysis

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• 10+ years of experience in defense industrial base analysis, supply chain risk management, and industrial preparedness.
• CFA or CBE certification preferred.
• Experience conducting M&A and divestiture impact analyses on defense programs.
• Experience identifying supply chain vulnerabilities and producing analytic products for mitigation.
• Experience supporting GOCO facilities and responses to senior inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support to the industrial base mission.
• Direct contract tasks focusing on analysis, M&A assessments, supply chain vulnerability analysis, GOCO and policy support, and investment tracking.
• Oversee sustainment and development of industrial base IT systems and predictive analytics capabilities.
• Contribute to development of roadmaps and market strategies for defense programs and investments.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

10+ years experience

M&A analysis

Supply chain risk mgmt

Industrial base analysis

GoCo policy support

Investment roadmapping

DPA authorities analysis

Predictive analytics

Education

Master’s or PhD in Economics or Finance

CFA certification

Certified Business Economist (CBE)

Tools

Data warehouses

Analytics platforms

Dashboards

AI/ML for analytics

Job description

## Industrial Base AnalystApply: US - VA, McLean: Full time: Posted Today: 44100**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.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