ServiceNow ITSM Lead — Knowledge & Automation

Job Family SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Application Development Travel Required Up to 10% Clearance Required Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do Lead ServiceNow initiatives with a primary focus on IT Service Management (ITSM), including Incident, Problem, Request, and Knowledge Management workflows. Engage with help desk agents, support teams, and business stakeholders to gather functional requirements and translate them into scalable ServiceNow solutions. Design, develop, and enhance ServiceNow applications that improve the end‑user support experience, streamline triage processes, and strengthen organizational knowledge practices. Analyze current‑state Service Desk operations to identify gaps, recurring issues, and areas for improvement; define future‑state support processes that align with ITIL best practices. Maintain continuous engagement with help desk teams and ServiceNow users to ensure solutions are intuitive, efficient, and well‑adopted. Collaborate closely with technical teams to configure ITSM modules, build knowledge articles, optimize search, and enhance request catalog items. Stay current on ServiceNow ITSM, Knowledge Management, and automation capabilities to recommend innovative enhancements that improve Service Desk efficiency. Conduct system assessments and provide expert recommendations to streamline existing ServiceNow implementations, with emphasis on ticket routing, SLA management, and self‑service. Develop functional work products such as process flows, knowledge governance plans, user guides, communication materials, and operational documentation. Support user acceptance testing, knowledge base audits, and training efforts to ensure successful rollout of new features and updates. Create technical and functional documentation for ServiceNow workflows, configuration changes, and knowledge management processes. What You Will Need Bachelor's Degree (Computer Science, Information Technology or Business is preferred) Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred. Minimum of FOUR (4) years of professional experience. ServiceNow certifications: CSA, CIS, CAD is preferred Ability to commute to client or corporate offices within the Sacramento, CA metropolitan area as required by the practice. What Would Be Nice To Have Active SECRET or higher clearance. One or more ServiceNow certifications (CSA, CIS‑ITSM, CIS‑Knowledge Management, CAD, etc.). Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, particularly related to Service Desk operations and knowledge governance. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in documentation and configuration. Broad familiarity with low‑code/no‑code platforms (Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, UiPath, Salesforce, Power BI, Tableau). Hands‑on configuration experience in ServiceNow ITSM modules. General understanding of financial, compliance, or risk management processes within federal environments. Ability to self‑organize, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent tasks. 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. 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