Open-Source Research Analyst – China (Mandarin Required)

Guidehouse•Arlington, DC

17d

About The Position

The Open-Source Research Analyst conducts research in English and Mandarin Chinese on global supply chains, priority industries, and international commercial activities. The role gathers, synthesizes, and evaluates publicly available information to produce clear, well-supported assessments of industries and entities, including analysis of corporate structures, supply chain linkages, and commercial risks. The analyst monitors geopolitical and economic developments and assesses their implications for supply chain integrity and international trade risks. The position develops research-based recommendations, presents findings directly to government clients—including senior leadership—and prepares written reports, briefings, and presentations for federal stakeholders. The analyst also collaborates with internal colleagues and interagency partners on ongoing and ad hoc projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least one year 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication must be obtained before onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Active Public Trust or suitability.
Research experience in corporate information, sector-specific analysis (such as energy, agriculture, manufacturing, or chemicals), international trade, supply chains, or human rights/ESG issues.
Experience conducting open-source 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.

Responsibilities

Analyze primary and secondary 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, well-supported industry and entity assessments.
Conduct open-source research in English and Mandarin Chinese on global supply chains, priority industries, and international commercial activities.
Develop research-based 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 ad hoc projects.