Business Analyst Ii – Servicenow

Position: BUSINESS ANALYST II – SERVICENOW
Job Description:

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Candidate will work onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Role Summary The Business Analyst II – ITSM is a mid-level role responsible for leading requirements definition, process design, and delivery support for Service Now ITSM and ITOM capabilities. This role works independently with business and IT stakeholders to intake demand, analyze processes, and translate needs into clearly defined, actionable work for IT Dev/Analysts.

The BA II plays a critical role in improving service delivery, data quality, and platform adoption by ensuring solutions align with ITIL best practices, enterprise standards, and operational needs.

Key Responsibilities
· Demand Intake & Backlog Management
· Own intake and triage of enhancement requests across ITSM / ITOM (Run / Grow / Transform alignment)
· Lead requirement workshops and stakeholder interviews
· Develop clear user stories, business requirements, and acceptance criteria
· Prepare and maintain a prioritized backlog of ready work for IT Dev/Analysts Partner with requestors to define acceptance criteria aligned to business outcomes Develop and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans, scenarios, and test cases Facilitate UAT sessions with requestors, ensuring scenarios validate real-world process flows
· Validate delivered functionality against requirements and confirm expected business outcomes are met Process Design & Optimization
· Analyze and improve ITSM processes (Incident, Request, Change, Problem, Asset, CMDB)
· Document current and future state workflows, including roles and ownership (RACI)
· Identify inefficiencies, automation opportunities, and control gaps
· Ensure alignment to ITIL best practices and operational support models Service Now & Data Requirements
· Translate business needs into Service Now data and configuration requirements
· Define requirements for CMDB, CSDM alignment, and data lifecycle management
· Partner with IT Dev/Analysts on Discovery, Service Mapping, and integration use cases
· Ensure data quality expectations are clearly defined, measurable, and enforceable Delivery Execution Support
· Participate in sprint ceremonies (planning, backlog grooming, demos, retrospectives)
· Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and validate delivered outcomes
· Ensure delivered solutions meet defined business requirements
· Identify and escalate delivery risks, gaps, or misalignment early Stakeholder Engagement
· Serve as primary point of contact for assigned services or capability areas
· Facilitate cross-team discussions to align on requirements and priorities
· Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders
· Balance competing priorities across business and IT partners Reporting & Continuous Improvement
· Define and track KPIs across ITSM processes (e.g., ticket quality, SLA performance, volume trends)
· Develop reporting and dashboard requirements to support operational visibility
· Analyze trends and recommend improvements to processes and platform usage
· Support audit, compliance, and governance reporting needs Collaboration & Teamwork
· Partner with IT Dev/Analysts to translate requirements into scalable solutions
· Work with Service Desk, Client Support, and operations teams on process improvements
· Collaborating with architects and platform leads to ensure alignment with standards
· Engage vendors and system integrators as needed for delivery activities Core Skills
· Business & Process Skills
· Strong understanding of IT Service Management (ITIL framework)
· Process modeling (workflow diagrams, swim lanes, RACI)
· Requirements gathering and documentation (user stories, epics, acceptance criteria)
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
· Effective stakeholder facilitation and communication Platform & Technical Acumen
· Working knowledge of Service Now ITSM (tables, workflows, reporting)
· Familiarity with CMDB, CSDM, Discovery, and Service Mapping concepts
· Understanding of integrations and enterprise tooling ecosystem
· Experience defining reporting and Performance Analytics requirements Qualifications – Required
· 5–8 years of experience in IT, business analysis, or service management roles
· 3–5 years of experience working with Service Now ITSM and/or ITOM
· Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service operations
· Proven ability to independently lead requirements and process design efforts
· Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred Pay Range: $50.00 – $60.00 per hour, depending upon experience. Health & Medical Benefits, 401K, Employee Assistance Program, and Sick Time applicable by state.