Ownership & Counterparty Analyst

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a qualified professional for advanced Mandarin records analysis to support strategic decision making in national security programs based in Washington, DC.

You will reconstruct ownership, financing, and affiliations; evaluate governance structures; and coordinate with senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.

This role requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance and experience with high-sensitivity data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance.
• Experience in government, academic, think tank, or national security organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reconstruct ownership and financing from primary Mandarin records and sources.
• Explain terminology and preserve context for accurate team decisions.
• Distinguish voting rights, board influence, contractual claims, and practical control.
• Investigate obligations from affiliations, grants, licenses, and financing arrangements.
• Map customers, suppliers, collaborators; validate identities with graph engineering workflows.
• Separate documentary evidence from assumptions; route legal applicability questions properly.
• Provide first Mandarin review path; coordinate independent checks on crucial readings.
• Monitor counterparties; write investor‑specific implications for funding or partnership decisions.

Skills

Original-source research

Analytical production

Stakeholder engagement

Mission-related assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Family: Operational Effectiveness Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

• Reconstruct ownership and financing from primary Mandarin records and sources.
• Explain terminology and ambiguities; preserve context for accurate team decisions.
• Distinguish voting rights, board influence, contractual claims, and practical control.
• Investigate obligations from affiliations, grants, licenses, and financing arrangements.
• Map customers, suppliers, collaborators; validate identities with graph engineering workflows.
• Separate documentary evidence from assumptions; route legal applicability questions properly.
• Provide first Mandarin review path; coordinate independent checks on crucial readings.
• Monitor counterparties; write investor‑specific implications for funding or partnership decisions.

What You Will Need

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “TOP SECRET” security clearance FOUR (4)+ years' of relevant experience involving original-source research, analytical production, stakeholder engagement, and mission‑related assessments.
• Experience gained through government, academic, think tank, national security, intelligence, policy, or research organizations will be considered toward this requirement.
• Bachelor's Degree in International Affairs, Chinese Studies, Intelligence Studies, Economics, Finance, Political Science, Business, or a related field.

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.
• Demonstrated experience performing responsibilities directly related to the position.
• Ability to work in complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• 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 $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.

• 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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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