Research Assistant

Business Excellence Group; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Ownership of outcomes

Job summary

Business Excellence Group in San Buenaventura, CA is seeking a senior Research Assistant fluent in Strategic Planning to own end-to-end contributions across our general mission. You will manage critical planning tasks, support leadership, and ensure smooth handoffs during busy periods within our CA operation.

The role emphasizes ownership of outcomes, mentorship for your trajectory, and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving priorities while collaborating with peers across the organization.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in planning or project work.
• Strong prioritization under pressure.
• Storytelling with data to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Carry general knowledge that doesn't live in any wiki yet.
• Keep accounts steady on Business Excellence Group when volume spikes.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment.
• Keep Project Management handoffs warm so San Buenaventura partners never feel dropped.
• Own one slice of Business Excellence Group's general mission end to end.
• Own the day-to-day rhythm of general work across our San Buenaventura, CA operation.
• Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Research

Data storytelling

Project management

Prioritization

Job description

Our San Buenaventura, CA office is missing one thing, and it happens to be a senior Research Assistant fluent in Strategic Planning. The thing worth noting is how much Business Excellence Group trusts you here — $117,000 - $179,000, general ownership, and a long runway, all from 5 years in.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry general knowledge that doesn't live in any wiki yet
• Keep a steady hand on Business Excellence Group accounts when volume spikes
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment
• Keep Project Management handoffs warm so San Buenaventura partners never feel dropped
• Own one slice of Business Excellence Group's general mission end to end
• Own the day-to-day rhythm of general work across our San Buenaventura, CA operation
• Partner with peers to troubleshoot issues and share practical knowledge

What You'll Bring

• Meticulous attention to detail across every deliverable
• An instinct for prioritization when everything is labeled urgent
• 6 years of learning when to trust the process and when to break it
• The judgment to say no to good ideas at the wrong time
• Storytelling instincts that turn data into a decision
• Comfort owning the unglamorous middle of a contract project

Founded by engineers who believe small teams ship great software, Business Excellence Group now serves customers across the country from its San Buenaventura, CA office. Ownership runs deep here: you'll own outcomes, not just tasks, from your first week as a Research Assistant.

The offer rewards both ends, $117,000 - $179,000 for your Leadership today and mentorship for the senior leader you become tomorrow.

We are growing the Business Excellence Group team in CA and adding this position immediately.