Pega Business Architect Lead

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge?

The Digital Modernization Sector is focused on delivering performance-based IT services and repeatable solutions. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here! The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Pega Business Architect Lead to work in our Maryland office. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the US government customer operate, maintain, modernize and transform its legacy system.

Primary Responsibilities :

The Pega Business Architect Lead is senior role that acts as a liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams to define and implement Pega solutions.

Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to :

Translating business needs into technical requirements, managing the software development lifecycle, and guiding both technical and non-technical teams to ensure project goals are met.

Acts as the primary communication point, translating business objectives into actionable requirements for developers and explaining technical constraints to business users.

Elicits, analyzes, and documents business requirements, and works with leadership to define business and technical strategies.

Manages functional requirements throughout the software development lifecycle and participates in Agile / Scrum processes, including sprint planning and backlog grooming.

Collaborates with technology teams to design solutions that meet business objectives, often involving creating process flows, use cases, and wireframes.

Mentors' junior business analysts and promote best practices within the team.

Create and perform analysis of SLA / TPM / KPI metrics for reporting and delivery.

• Perform business process modeling, workflow and diagram creation

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems and a min of 8-12 years of relevant prior experience

At least 5 years' experience with Pega with at least 2 years using Pega Cloud

Ability to obtain Public Trust

Certified Pega Business Architect

Strong background in business analysis, requirements gathering, and use case development.

Experience working in a software development environment, and a strong understanding of the Pega Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Experience enhancing performance with automation, AIOps and / or scalability methods

Pega large system design, management, data migration and integration experience

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.

Experience with business process modeling and change management.

Preferred Qualifications :

Proficiency in Agile / Scrum SAFe methodologies

Data Quality and validation experience

Pega Certified Lead System Architect

Experience with HCD and UI / UX

Experience working on US government contracts

Experience with Pega Customer Service

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 31, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $85,150.00 - $153,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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