Associate Analyst, Development

Taco Bell; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite childcare through BrightHoriz

Onsite dining center

Onsite gym with fitness classes

401(k) with 6% matching

Comprehensive medical & dental

Job summary

Taco Bell Development is seeking an Associate Analyst to maintain accurate project, store, and opening information across core systems, and to partner with stakeholders to process updates and resolve data issues.

This role involves building system expertise, supporting pipeline activity, and helping ensure data-driven decisions across the organization. It features a hybrid work schedule and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in development operations, business administration, data management, project coordination, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and high-volume workflows accurately.
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach, with clear written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate project, store, approved-entity, and opening-date information in core systems.
• Process US-based registrations and maintain complete and accurate registration records.
• Administer US-based franchise agreements, related documentation, and franchise invoicing workflows.
• Process US-based Site Notification letters and associated Development updates.
• Monitor FIRM workflows for missing tasks, incomplete processes, and data discrepancies, coordinating corrections as needed.
• Run and validate reports, organize supporting information, and communicate clear status updates to project stakeholders.
• Support US-based Development operations and other assigned portfolio coverage, shifting priorities as business needs require.
• Assist with KLI and other platform testing, document issues, and help confirm that system changes produce accurate results.
• Create and maintain process documentation while supporting onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing for teammates.
• Partner on cross-functional projects and recommend practical improvements that reduce manual work and improve data consistency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data management

Excel

Smartsheet

MS Office

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone's favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,500+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We're not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we're also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn't been done before... we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.

We're a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we're at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we're Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below.

About the Job:

This role supports Taco Bell Development by maintaining accurate project, store, and opening information across core systems and operational workflows. As part of the Development team and reporting to the Sr Manager, Development, the Associate Analyst partners with stakeholders to process updates, troubleshoot data issues, and keep pipeline activity moving. This is an opportunity to build deep system expertise, become a go-to resource for Development data, and improve the quality and efficiency of decisions across the organization.

The Day-to-Day:

• Maintain accurate project, store, approved-entity, and opening-date information in FIRM, Bell Point, Smartsheet, and related Development systems.
• Process US-based registrations and maintain complete and accurate registration records.
• Administer US-based franchise agreements, related documentation, and franchise invoicing workflows.
• Process US-based Site Notification letters and associated Development updates.
• Monitor FIRM workflows for missing tasks, incomplete processes, and data discrepancies, coordinating corrections as needed.
• Run and validate reports, organize supporting information, and communicate clear status updates to project stakeholders.
• Support US-based Development operations and other assigned portfolio coverage, shifting priorities as business needs require.
• Assist with KLI and other platform testing, document issues, and help confirm that system changes produce accurate results.
• Create and maintain process documentation while supporting onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing for teammates.
• Partner on cross-functional projects and recommend practical improvements that reduce manual work and improve data consistency.

Is this you?

• 3+ years of experience in development operations, business administration, data management, project coordination, or a related role.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and high-volume workflows accurately.
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach, with clear written and verbal communication across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to identify issues, investigate root causes, document findings, and follow through to resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint; experience with Smartsheet is preferred.
• Experience with restaurant development systems, workflow platforms, reporting tools, or master-data processes is a plus.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building)
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, and carwash
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and... honestly, too many good benefits to name

Salary Range: $71,600 to $84,200 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Work Authorization Notice: Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self!

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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Employment eligibility to work with Taco Bell in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

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