ServiceNow Business Analyst

Talentify; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Business Analyst to support the Platforms - ServiceNow team in the Washington DC/Metro area. You will gather requirements, translate them into user stories and specs, and work with developers, product owners, and QA to implement ServiceNow solutions.

The role involves up to 25% travel to Guidehouse or client offices and requires a Secret clearance eligibility. A strong BA background in enterprise tech and agile delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• At least 3 years of Business Analyst experience with exposure to ServiceNow.
• Experience with hands-on coding and scripting.
• Experience supporting enterprise technology or ServiceNow implementations.
• Strong BA methodologies, requirements gathering, and process docs.
• Experience creating user stories, flows, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Effective communication with business and technical audiences.
• Agile or iterative delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for ServiceNow initiatives.
• Translate needs into user stories, flows, acceptance criteria, and specs.
• Support design, implementation, and enhancement of ServiceNow solutions.
• Facilitate workshops and sessions to identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyze current and future state processes for scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and QA to ensure delivery.
• Assist with testing planning, execution, and validation.
• Maintain project documentation and alignment with goals.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Agile delivery

Communication

Process documentation

User stories

ServiceNow knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/CS

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Job Family: Business Systems Analysis

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

• Serve as a Business Analyst supporting the Platforms - ServiceNow team.
• Partner with business stakeholders, technical teams, and cross-functional partners to gather, analyze, and document business requirements for ServiceNow-related initiatives.
• Translate business needs into clear user stories, process flows, acceptance criteria, and functional specifications.
• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of ServiceNow solutions across the platform.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization.
• Analyze current-state and future-state processes to recommend efficient, scalable solutions.
• Work closely with developers, product owners, and QA teams to ensure requirements are understood and delivered effectively.
• Assist with testing activities, including test planning, execution support, and validation of delivered functionality.
• Maintain documentation and help ensure project deliverables are aligned with business goals and technical standards.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A MINIMUM of THREE (3) years of experience as a Business Analyst with exposure to ServiceNow.
• Proven experience with hands on coding and scripting.
• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, preferably supporting enterprise technology or ServiceNow implementations.
• Strong understanding of business analysis methodologies, requirements gathering, and process documentation.
• Experience creating user stories, process flows, use cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Location: Washington DC/Metro area highly preferred due to client location - up to 25% travel to Guidehouse or client office

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Direct experience with the ServiceNow platform and related modules.
• Familiarity with ITSM, ITOM, CMDB, or other enterprise service management processes.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise transformation or platform upgrade initiatives.
• Knowledge of testing, UAT coordination, or release management processes.
• Certification in Business Analysis, Agile, or ServiceNow-related disciplines.

**Please note: for this position, we are targeting an October start date.

The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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