Pega Certified Business Architect

Description Pega Certified Business Architect (US -Remote) What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Team members at Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. Are you ready to grow with us? Position summary In anticipation of a contract award, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, is seeking a Pega Certified Business Architect to support the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This role focuses on Assessment and Implementation of Pega and AI/ML Enhancements and identifying, scoping, and shepherding digital modernization opportunities that combine Pega's workflow and case-management capabilities with NIH-approved AI/ML technologies. The Business Architect will engage program areas, operational offices, and subject matter experts across NIA to document current-state business processes, surface pain points, and translate them into actionable Pega/AI-ML solution concepts. The role requires a hybrid skillset: strong functional fluency in business process analysis and requirements elicitation, paired with working technical knowledge of the Pega Platform to credibly assess feasibility and scope with the Lead System Architect. Day to day, this person will own the relevant backlog, lead Agile ceremonies, and serve as the primary stakeholder point of contact for requirements-gathering sessions. Close coordination with the IT Project Manager and Certified Pega Senior System Architect ensures that prioritization and delivery stay aligned with NIA's institutional priorities and NIH governance and change-management processes. This is a remote position with occasional required travel to NIA worksites in Bethesda, Rockville, and Baltimore, MD, for planning and organizational workshops. Essential Job Duties: Lead Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder engagement sessions across NIA program areas and operational offices. Facilitate requirements-elicitation workshops to document current-state business processes, pain points, and automation opportunities. Review and validate proposed Pega workflow, case-management, business-rule, and decisioning designs for feasibility and business fit. Coordinate with the Lead System Architect and Senior System Architect to assess how AI/ML capabilities can be integrated into Pega solutions. Manage and prioritize the Task Area 5 product backlog to reflect NIA's evolving institutional priorities. Validate that implemented enhancements satisfy documented functional and business requirements prior to deployment. Support development of technical recommendations, including cost, schedule, and risk considerations, for Government-approved solutions. Identify data quality, process, and operational risks surfaced during business process analysis. Collaborate with cross-component stakeholders to maintain a shared understanding of scope and delivery status. Maintain PMO governance artifacts, including status reports, backlogs, and process documentation, in the Government-designated repository. Support knowledge-transfer activities to enable Government personnel to operate and maintain deployed Pega and AI/ML features. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: U.S. Citizenship (required for HHS systems access) and ability to obtain/maintain a Public Trust clearance. 5+ years of experience as a Business Architect, Business Analyst, or similar role on Pega Platform implementations. ( Required ) Certified Pega Business Architect (CPBA) certification. Hands-on experience eliciting and documenting business requirements for case-management or workflow automation solutions. Working knowledge of Pega's workflow, case-management, business-rules, and decisioning capabilities. Experience leading Agile ceremonies and managing a product backlog for a technical delivery team. Ability to read and validate technical designs and translate them into business-facing recommendations. Familiarity with federal or HHS/NIH program environments and associated governance/change-management processes. Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Project, SharePoint). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience facilitating stakeholder workshops. Preferred Certifications & Qualifications Prior experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal health/research agencies. Familiarity with Pega Constellation and AI/ML integration patterns within Pega solutions. Experience with federal IT governance, RMF/ATO processes, or compliance-driven delivery environments. Background supporting digital modernization or legacy-to-cloud transition initiatives. Experience operating in a hybrid business-analyst/technical-SME capacity on government contracts. In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the salary range for this role is $1 2 0 ,000- $1 3 7 , 5 00- $1 5 5,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. In addition, specific skills/experience required are as follows: Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture. Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions. Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units. Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible. Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives. About Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology, and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams and communities accelerate success. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has approximately 2,000 team members and operates across North America, EMEA and APAC. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Total Rewards Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary also takes pride in prioritizing team members’ health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors. Some examples of our many benefits: Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits. Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. We also offer: Flexible work arrangements Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options HSA employer contribution Eleven (11) paid holidays annually. A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children. 401(k) with employer contributions Tuition reimbursement Generous employee referral bonus program Client referral bonus program Pet insurance FORCE – Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities. Want to learn more? Visit our Careers website or Glassdoor profile . Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. 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