Business Solutions Analyst II

Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice • Preston, WA

2d • $92,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Power-user in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) preferred.
• Great with PowerPoint, building professional, on-brand presentations preferred.
• Experience with Agile and Waterfall project delivery approaches preferred.
• Experience in CPG supply chain operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year.
• FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexibility Stipend.
• 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.
• Fitness Reimbursements.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed