Research Analyst

Guidepost Solutions LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidepost Solutions LLC in New York seeks a Research Analyst to perform complex OSINT and public-record research supporting investigations, litigation, due diligence, and client matters. You will scope requests, identify sources, analyze information, and prepare clear, client-ready work product.

The role requires 3–5 years of OSINT/public-records experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and research databases, and strong writing skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years OSINT/public-records research experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital research tools.
• Experience locating, retrieving, and analyzing public records with citations.
• Strong writing, editing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations and research using OSINT, public records, and approved tools.
• Scope research requests, identify sources, search strategies, and methodologies.
• Perform public-record research across multiple jurisdictions.
• Analyze court records, corporate records, media, and other sources for credibility and relevance.
• Draft client-ready reports, chronologies, and exhibits.
• Coordinate technical support and document retrieval as needed.
• Support business development by researching companies or individuals.
• Collaborate with researchers and investigators to share findings.

Skills

OSINT expertise

Public records

Critical thinking

Writing skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

TLO

IRB

CLEAR

PenLink

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

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Research Analyst

Regular Full-Time Professional New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1095

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Summary

Guidepost Solutions is seeking a full-time desktop Research Analyst to conduct complex open-source intelligence (OSINT) and public-record research in support of investigations, litigation, due diligence, and other client matters. The Research Analyst scopes research requests, identifies appropriate sources and methodologies, analyzes and verifies information, and prepares clear, accurate, client-ready work product. The role also supports project execution by coordinating assignments, tracking deadlines and project phases, maintaining organized matter files, communicating status and research limitations, and helping ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct background investigations and other research assignments using OSINT techniques, public records, and approved research tools and databases, including TLO, IRB, CLEAR, PenLink, LexisNexis, and Westlaw.
• Scope research requests and identify appropriate sources, search strategies, and methodologies based on the client matter and project objectives.
• Conduct public-record research to locate civil, criminal, probate, regulatory, and administrative proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Identify, collect, and analyze court records, corporate and business records, media, social media, and other relevant sources for credibility, timeliness, relevance, and significance.
• Verify identities, identify related entities and associates, and obtain information used to locate witnesses or other parties relevant to a client matter.
• Draft and finalize concise, clear, and comprehensive client-ready reports, chronologies, exhibits, source lists, and other supporting materials.
• Based on project scope, interview subjects and witnesses, coordinate technical support, and submit orders for document retrieval.
• Support business development and marketing efforts by researching companies, persons, or business areas
• Collaborate with researchers, investigators, and other project team members to exchange ideas, coordinate work, and strengthen findings.
• Perform work in accordance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, client instructions, contractual restrictions, database terms of use, and the Company’s ethical and professional standards, while remaining current on OSINT methods and database capabilities.
• Perform administrative tasks, including timekeeping, receipts, and invoices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and investigative information and follow applicable laws, database terms of use, and Company ethical standards.
• Analytical and critical thinking, research judgment, and intellectual curiosity.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Time management, prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines with limited supervision.
• Collaboration, client service, responsiveness, and adaptability.
• Discretion, confidentiality, sound professional judgment, and ethical practice.
• Proficiency with research databases, Microsoft Office, and digital research, collaboration, and case-management tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of OSINT and public-records research experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and working knowledge of digital research and collaboration tools.
• Experience locating, retrieving, and analyzing public records and using legal or investigative research databases.
• Demonstrated ability to assess source reliability, corroborate findings, identify inconsistencies, and document research methodology and citations.
• Strong writing, editing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a private investigations firm, law firm, law-enforcement or government agency, corporate intelligence or compliance function, journalism organization, or professional-services environment.
• Experience researching corporate affiliations, ownership, assets, sanctions, regulatory matters, adverse media, or litigation histories.
• Experience preparing chronologies, exhibits, link analyses, or other investigative work product.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, exempt position. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Longer hours and after-hours responsiveness may be required for urgent client matters, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position follows a hybrid schedule based in the New York office, with an expectation of 3 days in-office days per week. The Company may modify work-location or schedule expectations based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, much of the work may be performed while sitting at a desk, using a computer, typing, handling calls and using standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Compensation

The base annual salary range offered for this position is based on numerous factors, including job-related skills and knowledge, experience, specific location, relevant education and/or training. In addition to the annual salary, we offer a full benefits package.

Guidepost Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.