ServiceNow ITSM Technical Business Analyst
Duration: 06 Months (Possible for Extension)
Pay Rate: $50 - $60 per hour on W2
Work Location: Onsite 5 days a week, then 4 days remote
ITIL Foundation Certification strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, process flows, use cases, and functional specifications for ServiceNow ITSM projects and enhancements.
- Translate high-level business needs into detailed, clear, and actionable User Stories and acceptance criteria for the development team.
- Conduct gap analysis between current state processes and ServiceNow platform capabilities, recommending solutions that maximize out-of-the-box functionality.
- Define and document non‑functional requirements such as performance, security, and data integrity.
- Collaborate with the ServiceNow Architect and Developers to design scalable, effective, and user‑friendly solutions within the platform.
- Ensure proposed solutions align with organizational strategies, technical standards, and ITIL best practices.
- Support the configuration and customization of ServiceNow modules in partnership with technical teams.
- Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives).
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and coordinate system integration testing (SIT).
- Facilitate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with end‑users and process owners.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation, including process maps, knowledge articles, and end‑user training materials.
- Provide post‑implementation support and address user feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Serve as the primary liaison between IT process owners, end‑users, and the technical delivery team.
- Facilitate working sessions and workshops to drive consensus and clarify requirements.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process optimization and automation within the ITSM landscape.
- Stay current with ServiceNow features, releases, and ITSM industry best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience as a Business Analyst focused on the ServiceNow platform. (Software Configuration Analyst required.) 5 years preferred.
- Deep functional and technical knowledge of the ServiceNow ITSM suite, including Change Management and Knowledge Management.
- Solid understanding of the ITIL framework and processes (certification is a plus).
- Proven experience working in an Agile/Scrum delivery model.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Must Have Qualifications
- ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) or Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) in ITSM.
- ITIL Foundation Certification (v3 or v4).
- Experience with other ServiceNow modules (e.g., CSM, HRSD, ITOM, SPM).
- Familiarity with data analysis, reporting tools, and performance dashboards within ServiceNow.
- Experience with scripting or basic configuration within the ServiceNow platform (workflows, UI policies, business rules).
We offer a referral bonus for successful placements.