Lead Business Analyst

Lead Business AnalystAt Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!The WorkThe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of business architecture solutions using PegaDrive business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives to optimize workflows and improve operational efficiencyCollaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document business requirementsTranslate business needs into actionable functional specifications and technical requirementsEnsure alignment of business architecture with organizational strategies and objectivesFacilitate workshops, working sessions, and solution presentations with stakeholdersProvide guidance, coaching, and mentorship on best practices in Pega, BPM, and business process modelingMonitor project progress and identify risks, issues, or dependencies related to business architecturePartner with cross-functional teams throughout design, development, testing, and deployment phasesHere's What You Need:Bachelor's Degree required7+ years of professional experienceStrong background in business architecture, process modeling, and workflow optimizationHands-on experience with Pega in business architecture or BPM contextsProven ability to lead requirements-gathering activities and translate needs into specificationsExperience driving process improvement initiatives and BPR effortsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience managing complex, multi-stakeholder environmentsBonus Points If:Experience with Pega business architecture frameworks or workflow automation modulesFamiliarity with requirements management and process mapping toolsExperience leading cross-functional teams in dynamic environmentsChange management or organizational design experiencePega certifications (BA, Business Architect, or related credentials)Skills in Pega Directly Capture Objectives (DCO) and Business Process DesignEligibility Requirements:Must be a U.S. Citizen