Research Analyst

About the role

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.

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