ServiceNow Business Analyst

LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have federal contracting experience and ServiceNow platform expertise.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with federal contracting experience and a focus on ServiceNow ITSM and process design
    — “Proven experience working in the federal contracting space (DoD, DHS, or Civilian agencies)”
  • Individuals with a background in translating mission requirements into technical solutions
    — “translating complex mission requirements into scalable ServiceNow solutions”
  • Candidates who can mentor junior analysts and lead workshops with stakeholders
    — “Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers and junior analysts”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to security clearance requirements
    — “U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements”
  • Strong emphasis on federal compliance and avoiding technical debt
    — “Advising government stakeholders on ServiceNow best practices, steering them away from excessive customization”

How to stand out

  • Highlight federal domain experience and ServiceNow ITSM implementation projects
    — “Deep knowledge of ServiceNow ITSM and at least one other major workflow”
  • Showcase experience with Agile/Scrum and backlog management tools like Jira or ServiceNow Agile
    — “Strong experience with Jira, ServiceNow Agile, or Azure DevOps for backlog management”
  • Demonstrate your ability to create federal-grade deliverables like SOPs and training decks
    — “Create federal-grade deliverables, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), User Guides, and Training Decks”
  • Emphasize your role in leading workshops and requirement elicitation efforts
    — “Lead client workshops and focus groups to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements”
  • Demonstrate leadership in mentoring and process standardization
    — “Collaborate directly with the Agile Coach to design, document, and distribute new Agile processes”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • lead client workshops
  • translate high-level business needs
  • conduct gap analysis
  • collaborate with Agile Coach
  • review user stories
Typical background
ServiceNow Business Analystrequirements gatheringprocess design

Skills & requirements

Required

Servicenow Business AnalystRequirements GatheringProcess DesignAgile/scrum FrameworksFederal Standards ComplianceServicenow ITSMJiraVisio

Preferred

Servicenow ITOMServicenow HRSDServicenow SPMServicenow ITAMServicenow Custom ApplicationsAzure Devops

Stack & domain

ServicenowAgile/scrumVisioLucidchartMentorshipQuality ControlFederal ContractingITSMITOMHRSDSPMITAMCustom Applications

About the role

Original posting from LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC via Greenhouse

LightFeather is seeking a Senior ServiceNow Business Analyst to lead the requirements gathering and process design for our federal agency clients. In this role, you will act as the critical bridge between federal business stakeholders and our technical development teams. You will be responsible for translating complex mission requirements into scalable ServiceNow solutions, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and maintaining the highest quality of data in our backlog.. This is a Full Time, Remote Position.

Location: Fully Remote (EST hours)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $110,000–$130,000 annually, based on experience

Clearance Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to federal contract requirements and the need to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead client workshops and focus groups to elicit, analyze, and document business requirements, ensuring alignment with agency mission goals.

Translate high-level business needs into comprehensive user stories, acceptance criteria (AC), and functional specifications within Agile/Scrum frameworks.

Conduct gap analysis to identify the delta between current legacy processes and ServiceNow "Out of the Box" (OOTB) functionality.

Collaborate directly with the Agile Coach to design, document, and distribute new Agile processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that support all ServiceNow delivery teams. Ensure these processes drive consistency, efficiency, and alignment across the broader program.

Review all user stories and requirements for accuracy, completeness, and ambiguity. Ensure every story meets the team's "Definition of Ready" before it is approved for sprint planning.

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers and junior analysts. Help them understand business context, federal domain constraints, and ServiceNow best practices to foster their professional growth.

Conduct peer reviews of functional designs and test scripts to maintain high standards of quality control across the delivery team.

Develop detailed process maps, workflows, and data models to visualize end-to-end service delivery.

Advise government stakeholders on ServiceNow best practices, steering them away from excessive customization that creates technical debt.

Collaborate with System Architects to ensure functional designs are technically feasible.

Ensure all solution designs adhere to federal IT standards, including Section 508 compliance (accessibility) and FISMA/NIST security controls.

Develop and execute User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans, creating test scripts and coordinating testing sessions with government personnel.

Create federal-grade deliverables, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), User Guides, and Training Decks.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

U.S. Citizenship

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Level security clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.

5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, with at least 3 years dedicated to the ServiceNow platform.

Proven experience working in the federal contracting space (DoD, DHS, or Civilian agencies).

Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Deep knowledge of ServiceNow ITSM and at least one other major workflow (e.g., ITOM, HRSD, SPM, ITAM, Custom Applications).

Strong experience with Jira, ServiceNow Agile, or Azure DevOps for backlog management.

Proficiency in Visio, LucidChart, or similar tools for process mapping.

ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) - REQUIRED

Preferred:

ITIL v4 Foundation (or higher).

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe PO/PM).

Why Join LightFeather?

At LightFeather, you're not just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-driven team that delivers innovative, mission-critical solutions to make a real difference. You'll work on diverse, meaningful projects that challenge and inspire you, alongside some of the best minds in the industry.

LightFeather is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Source: LIGHTFEATHER IO LLC careers (Greenhouse)

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