What is the salary range for the Pega Business Architect Lead role at Accenturefederalservices?

The salary range for the Pega Business Architect Lead position at Accenturefederalservices is USD 93k+/yr.

Where is the Pega Business Architect Lead role at Accenturefederalservices located?

The Pega Business Architect Lead position at Accenturefederalservices is based in Washington, DC; Arlington, Virginia, United States. This is an on-site position.

What experience is required for the Pega Business Architect Lead role at Accenturefederalservices?

The Pega Business Architect Lead position at Accenturefederalservices requires 3+ yrs exp.

What skills are required for the Pega Business Architect Lead role at Accenturefederalservices?

Key skills for the Pega Business Architect Lead position at Accenturefederalservices include: jira, azure.

Pega Business Architect Lead — Accenturefederalservices

At 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 work
As a Pega‑focused Agile Scrum specialist, you will play a key role in driving successful delivery across project releases by managing sprint planning, execution, and reporting activities. You will translate project plans into structured sprint backlogs, ensuring tasks are clearly defined, properly estimated, and assigned to the right resources. In this position, you will facilitate daily scrum calls, maintain visibility into team progress, and lead core Scrum Ceremonies—including Sprint Kick‑Offs, Reviews, and Lessons Learned sessions—to keep delivery on track.

You will monitor sprint and release performance, identify risks or blockers, and communicate updates to leadership and stakeholders. Your Pega knowledge will support collaboration with technical teams, while your Agile expertise will ensure consistent adherence to best practices and delivery frameworks. Your ability to keep teams aligned, organized, and informed will be essential in maintaining project momentum and supporting the successful execution of each release.

Here’s what you need:

Pega Certification (required)
3+ years of experience supporting Agile/Scrum teams or managing sprint operations
Experience creating and managing sprint backlogs, including estimating hours, assigning resources, and tracking task progress
Ability to facilitate daily scrum calls and lead Scrum Ceremonies such as Sprint Kick‑Off, End‑of‑Sprint Reviews, and Lessons Learned sessions
Strong understanding of Agile project management principles and sprint governance
Proficiency in reporting sprint and release progress to leadership and stakeholders

Bonus Points if You Have:

Experience working in a Pega development environment or supporting Pega‑based projects
Scrum Master certification (CSM, PSM, SAFe, etc.)
Experience using Agile tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, Rally, or VersionOne
Background supporting federal or government clients in Agile delivery environments
Experience facilitating cross‑team Agile events and large‑scale planning efforts
Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and timelines

Citizenship Requirement:

Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be eligible to obtain a government Public Trust Clearance

#LI-Platforms

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, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$93,100—$184,900 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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Pega Business Architect Lead

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