Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice · 22 hours ago
Business Solutions Analyst II
Preston, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$92K/yr - $110K/yr
3+ years expTalking Rain Beverage Company is a maker of better-for-you beverages, including Sparkling Ice. They are seeking a Business Solutions Analyst II to lead analysis efforts for business initiatives, partnering with various teams to translate complex needs into sustainable solutions that drive measurable results.
CommunitiesFood and Beverage
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Power-user in Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
Great with PowerPoint, building professional, on-brand presentations
Experience with Agile and Waterfall project delivery approaches
Experience in CPG supply chain operations
Benefits
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.
Company
Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice
Progressive and sustainable, we're always looking at what's next.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Talking Rain Beverage Co®, makers of Sparkling Ice has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (3)
2023 (6)
2022 (3)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Emilia Tauss
VP Revenue Strategy Management & Planning
Veronica Blankenship
Chief People and Communications Officer
Recent News
Talking Rain Beverage Company
2025-11-05
Talking Rain Beverage Company
2025-09-02
Company data provided by crunchbase