Open-Source Research Analyst – China (Mandarin Required)

Posted 5 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
74K-124K Annually
Junior
Consulting
The Role
Conduct English and Mandarin open‑source research on global supply chains and commercial activities; analyze corporate records and media; assess risks and corporate structures; produce written reports, briefings, and presentations for federal clients; monitor geopolitical developments; collaborate with colleagues and interagency partners and provide research-based recommendations.
Summary Generated by Built In

Job Family:

Management Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 25%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Analyze primary and secondary information sources, including corporate records, media reporting, regulatory filings, and other publicly available data. 

  • Assess international corporate structures, supply chain linkages, and commercial risk factors. 

  • Gather, synthesize, and evaluate data to produce clear, wellsupported industry and entity assessments. 

  • Conduct opensource research in English and Mandarin Chinese on global supply chains, priority industries, and international commercial activities. 

  • Develop researchbased recommendations and present analytic findings directly to government clients, including senior leadership. 

  • Prepare written reports, briefings, and presentations for federal stakeholders. 

  • Monitor geopolitical and economic developments and assess implications for supply chain integrity and international trade risks. 

  • Collaborate with internal colleagues and interagency partners to support ongoing and adhoc projects. 

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • ONE (1) or more years of experience with data collection, research methodologies, or intelligence-style analysis. Internships and academic research are acceptable

  • Advanced Mandarin Chinese reading proficiency sufficient to independently evaluate original Chinese language materials. 

  • Ability to translate or summarize Chinese language information into clear English analytical products. 

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Research experience in one or more of the following topics: corporate information, sector specific analysis (energy, agriculture, manufacturing, chemicals, etc.), international trade, supply chains, or human rights/ESG issues. 

  • Experience conducting opensource research (OSINT), preferably related to China, global supply chains, or international commerce. 

  • Familiarity with analytical tools such as supply chain mapping software, data processing tools, or public records research platforms. 

  • Experience with data collection, research methodologies, or intelligence-style analysis. Internships and academic research are acceptable. 

  • Prior exposure to federal consulting, compliance, or risk assessment work. 

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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.

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

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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].  Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.  Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

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.

Skills Required

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust
  • Bachelor's degree
  • One or more years of experience with data collection, research methodologies, or intelligence‑style analysis (internships and academic research acceptable)
  • Advanced Mandarin Chinese reading proficiency sufficient to independently evaluate original Chinese language materials
  • Ability to translate or summarize Chinese language information into clear English analytical products
  • Active Public Trust or suitability (preferred)
  • Research experience in corporate information, sector analysis, international trade, supply chains, or human rights/ESG (nice to have)
  • Experience conducting open‑source research (OSINT), preferably related to China, global supply chains, or international commerce (nice to have)
  • Familiarity with analytical tools such as supply chain mapping software, data processing tools, or public records research platforms (nice to have)
  • Prior exposure to federal consulting, compliance, or risk assessment work (nice to have)

Guidehouse Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Guidehouse and has not been reviewed or approved by Guidehouse.

  • Healthcare Strength Feedback suggests the benefits package includes broad medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability coverage, which is often seen as a strong foundational offering. Access to HSA/FSA options further supports day-to-day healthcare and dependent-care needs.
  • Parental & Family Support Feedback suggests parental leave and adoption assistance are available, alongside an emergency back-up childcare program. These offerings indicate meaningful support for employees managing family responsibilities.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Feedback suggests flexible work options and counseling/EAP-style support are part of the broader rewards mix. Additional lifestyle-oriented perks like community events and referral programs are also described as available in some contexts.

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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
12,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.

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