Development Data & Operations Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Onsite childcare

Onsite dining center

Onsite gym

Vacation time

Parental leave

401(k) with 6% match

Job summary

Taco Bell is seeking an Associate Analyst, Development to support the Development team with accurate project, store, and opening data across core systems. You’ll partner with stakeholders to process updates, troubleshoot data issues, and keep pipeline activity moving, building system expertise and serving as a go-to resource for Development data.

The role involves maintaining records, registrations, franchise documents, and invoicing workflows, while coordinating corrections and reporting to

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Smartsheet

Communication

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Outlook

Teams

PowerPoint

Job description

Taco Bell is seeking an Associate Analyst, Development to support the Development team with accurate project, store, and opening data across core systems. You’ll partner with stakeholders to process updates, troubleshoot data issues, and keep pipeline activity moving, building system expertise and serving as a go-to resource for Development data.

The role involves maintaining records, registrations, franchise documents, and invoicing workflows, while coordinating corrections and reporting to