Business Solutions Analyst II

WHO WE ARE

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavors and colors from natural sources. We live life in full flavor and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT.

When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That's why we're an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with ⁠benefits and development opportunities that reflect just how much we value them. 

Our Technology team empowers Rain Makers to advance Talking Rain’s connections through constant technology modernization, education, and security.

As a Business Solutions Analyst II, you will lead analysis efforts for business initiatives by partnering closely with business teams, technology, and leaders to translate complex needs into well-defined, sustainable solutions that drive measurable results.

This role offers the opportunity to deepen your impact and influence by strengthening leadership, communication, and analytical skills, taking greater ownership of solution design, and confidently navigating complex discussions while balancing business needs with Talking Rain’s standards and methodologies.

Reports to: Business Solutions Analyst Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

Location: Hybrid at our Preston, WA office 3+ days a week

*While we strive to offer flexibility, this role also requires it. There may be times when you're expected to come onsite outside your typical in-office days to support special projects, team events, or other business needs.

Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets.

Base Salary: $92,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)

Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

• Lead Requirements Definition by facilitating regular working sessions with business partners and process owners to elicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements for moderately complex initiatives.

• Evaluate and Improve Processes by independently documenting current-state and future-state workflows, analyzing gaps and impacts, and recommending practical improvements in collaboration with subject matter experts.

• Partner Across Functions by working closely with business, technology, and project teams throughout the delivery lifecycle to translate business needs into feasible, sustainable solutions aligned with Talking Rain’s strategy.

• Translate Business Needs by producing clear, actionable artifacts such as use cases, user stories, process models, and decision documentation that guide solution design and delivery.

• Provide Data-Driven Insight by using data analysis, research, and stakeholder input to clarify problems, validate assumptions, and support informed business and technology decisions.

• Apply and Reinforce Standards by ensuring analysis activities and documentation consistently follow Talking Rain’s methodologies, templates, and delivery practices, supporting quality and traceability.

• Facilitate Change Readiness by engaging stakeholders across functions to align expectations, support communication efforts, and contribute to training and adoption activities.

• Lead Solution Testing by planning and executing user acceptance testing, coordinating business participants, and confirming solutions meet documented requirements and intended outcomes prior to release.

• Operate with Ownership by independently managing assigned analysis work, prioritizing tasks, and delivering accurate, timely outputs with minimal oversight.

• Demonstrate Professional Influence by leading productive discussions, maintaining composure in ambiguity, building trust with stakeholders, and continuously developing analytical and leadership capabilities.

We create connections with every sip. And we’ve found a lot of value in in-person connections! As a young, fast-growing company, we’re still creating and refining the systems that will fuel our future growth. Onsite presence is beyond collaboration, and here is why onsite presence matters:

• Strengthens cross-functional execution – Many of our initiatives cut across departments. Onsite presence ensures NW Operations, Technology, and Supply Chain teams, along with others, ensures the right voices are at the table at the right time to align on next steps.

• Reinforces culture and shared accountability – Working side-by-side fosters trust, shared ownership, and a stronger connection to our mission.

• Enables richer, faster feedback loops – Real-time observation and discussion with Rain Makers across departments help us spot gaps, adapt processes, and improve outcomes immediately. 

• 3+ years of business analysis experience, ideally in a fast-paced or cross-functional environment.

• Proven ability to lead meetings and workshops with multiple stakeholders to define requirements and align outcomes.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Power-user in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) preferred.

• Great with PowerPoint, building professional, on-brand presentations preferred.

• Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, occasionally working evenings and weekends for special assignments.

• Ability to travel up to 5%, occasionally working evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.

• Experience with Agile and Waterfall project delivery approaches preferred.

• Experience in CPG supply chain operations preferred.

• A team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.

• A willingness to learn, grow, and uphold Talking Rain’s methodology and business analysis standards.

Rain Makers are people who are accountable, curious, and inclusive.
We hold ourselves accountable and recognize room for growth while openly accepting feedback. We embrace change to deliver progressive results.
Rain Makers don’t wait for answers – we go find them. Curiosity is part of what makes us so successful. Sometimes we push back, productively challenging the status quo.
We promote inclusivity. Valuing communication and respect, ensuring everyone has a seat at the table. We are an approachable bunch, building and fostering relationships with people of all backgrounds.
WHAT WE OFFER

Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks! All regular, full-time Rain Makers are equipped with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being. That means things like...

• Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!

• FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave. Parents get to spend time at home bonding with their new addition (whether it arrives by birth, fostering, or adoption). For birth mothers, additional time is provided for medical leave. Depending on the state in which you reside, additional time may also be available for parents who do not require medical leave.

• Flexibility Stipend. For eligible Rain Makers, spend this extra monthly stipend as you wish, but know it’s intended to contribute to things like your phone, internet or other business uses while working remotely or needs outside of normal working hours.

• Relocation: Relocation Available (when available)

• Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool! Drive to work with another Rain Maker every week at least 2X a week and receive mileage reimbursement.

• 401k with Immediate Vesting. With matched contributions and investment customization, we'll help build a plan to reach your goals.

• Fitness Reimbursements. We're all about going the extra mile, so we provide reimbursements for community events and competitions like fun runs, triathlons, and cycling tours.

• • Rain Makers may also enjoy access to our on-site gym in Preston complete with a personal trainer 2 days per week.

• Medical/Dental/Vision. Not only do we offer it, but our plans are excellent and flexible to your needs. And one is even free for our Rain Makers!

• Vehicle Program –

• • Field Sales Specialist – Mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate

  • Field Sales Managers and Market Managers – Company car or vehicle stipend included!

  • Regional Sales Managers and Sales Directors – We use the leader in vehicle reimbursement solutions, Motus. This program provides a monthly fixed and variable rate that adheres to IRS guidelines for the business use of personal vehicles.

Please note, eligibility for our full benefits package is based on an average of 30+ hours per week in regular (not temporary) positions.

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