Lead Business Analyst

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 91,300 - 184,900; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Business Architect Lead to design and implement Pega‑based business architecture solutions. You will drive workflow optimization and BPR, collaborating with stakeholders to translate requirements into actionable specifications and ensuring strategic alignment across objectives.

The role emphasizes workshops, mentoring on Pega/BPM, and guiding projects through design, development, testing, and deployment to improve operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Strong background in business architecture, process modeling, and workflow optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with Pega in business architecture or BPM contexts.
• Proven ability to lead requirements‑gathering activities and translate needs into specifications.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives and BPR efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of business architecture solutions using Pega.
• Drive business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives to optimize workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into actionable functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Ensure alignment of business architecture with organizational strategies and objectives.
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and solution presentations with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship on best practices in Pega, BPM, and business process modeling.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, issues, or dependencies related to business architecture.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams throughout design, development, testing, and deployment phases.

Skills

Business architecture

Process modeling

Workflow optimization

Pega experience

Requirements gathering

BPM

Stakeholder collaboration

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Business Architect Lead – Overview

The Business Architect Lead will drive the design and implementation of Pega‑based business architecture solutions, leading workflow optimization and business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. This role collaborates closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, translate business needs into actionable specifications, and ensure strategic alignment across organizational objectives. The Business Architect Lead will facilitate workshops, guide best practices in Pega and BPM, monitor project progress, and partner with cross‑functional teams throughout the full delivery lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of business architecture solutions using Pega.
• Drive business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives to optimize workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.
• Translate business needs into actionable functional specifications and technical requirements.
• Ensure alignment of business architecture with organizational strategies and objectives.
• Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and solution presentations with stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship on best practices in Pega, BPM, and business process modeling.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks, issues, or dependencies related to business architecture.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams throughout design, development, testing, and deployment phases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 7+ years of professional experience.
• Strong background in business architecture, process modeling, and workflow optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with Pega in business architecture or BPM contexts.
• Proven ability to lead requirements‑gathering activities and translate needs into specifications.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives and BPR efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

Bonus Points

• Experience with Pega business architecture frameworks or workflow automation modules.
• Familiarity with requirements management and process mapping tools.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in dynamic environments.
• Change management or organizational design experience.
• Pega certifications (BA, Business Architect, or related credentials).
• Skills in Pega Directly Capture Objectives (DCO) and Business Process Design.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Location & Compensation

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is $91,300—$184,900 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. The Company will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.