Accenture Federal Services Pega Business Architect at Accenture Federal Services manages Agile Scrum processes and sprint operations for Pega-focused projects. The role facilitates Scrum ceremonies and ensures delivery alignment with project goals.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Strong communicationBachelors degree strongly desiredMust have active Top Secret clearancePega certification (Business ArchitectKnowledge of Agile methodologies (ScrumExposure to LeanScrum Master certification (CSMCitizenship RequirementCandidates must be a U
Required
Strong background in requirements gathering and documentation
Familiarity with process mapping and requirements management tools
Ability to translate complex processes into clear and actionable insights
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Experience facilitating stakeholder discussions and driving consensus
Bachelors degree strongly desired
Must have active Top Secret clearance
Must be willing to work 100% onsite in Arlington, VA
Pega certification (Business Architect, System Architect, or related)
Experience with process automation tools
Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban)
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement frameworks
Preferred
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