ServiceNow Implementation Lead; CMDB​/CSDM

Service Now Implementation Lead (CMDB/CSDM)

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Service Now Implementation Lead (CMDB/CSDM)
Ashburn, VA 20147

Job Type: Full Time W2 (no 1099 or C2C)
Schedule: Mon-Fri
Location: On-Site;
Must reside within commuting area
Security Access: Current DHS Suitability or eligibility to obtain CBP BI

Anakim Consulting has an immediate need for a senior level Implementation Specialist with enterprise-level Configuration Management expertise working with Service Now CMDB and hands-on experience supporting enterprise architecture, IT operations, and data governance. Qualified candidates will have enterprise-scale configuration management experience supporting business-driven CMDB planning, organizational alignment, CI modeling, governance, and best-practice implementation, preferably in a government contracting environment.

• Elicit stakeholder needs across Application Owners, IT Operations, Security, etc—identify required CIs, critical attributes, and inter-CI relationships.
• Document business requirements into clear functional/non-functional artifacts (use cases, user stories, acceptance criteria).
• Analyze existing data sources; identify gaps, inconsistencies, and migration challenges into the CMDB.

• Define CMDB classes and attributes (e.g., servers, applications, databases) with Architects and Platform Admins, including enumeration values and ownership fields.
• Establish relationships (e.g., runs on, connects to, is composed of) to accurately represent the environment.
• Normalize and standardize data to enforce CMDB consistency

• Map CMDB-related processes (Incident, Change, Problem, Asset) so the CMDB supports these workflows effectively.
• Define data governance—policies for data ownership, entry, updates, and data-quality assurance.
• Specify integration requirements with discovery tools, ticketing systems, and monitoring to ensure correct/automatic data flows.

• Define data-quality rules and metrics for accuracy and completeness; establish monitoring and remediation processes.
• Plan and conduct UAT with business users; design test cases to validate functional requirements and expected value.

• Identify reporting needs and dashboards that provide environment insights, decision support, and compliance monitoring.
• Define CMDB-enabled KPIs (e.g., MTTR, change success rates) to measure operational outcomes.

• Develop training materials and documentation for user groups; deliver training sessions to drive adoption and proficiency.
• Provide ongoing support and clarification on CMDB functionalities and data usage.

• Facilitate workshops to gather requirements, resolve conflicts, and build consensus.
• Translate between business and technical teams—ensure concepts and outcomes are clearly understood across groups.

Requirements include:

• U.S. Citizenship (no dual citizenship)
• Current DHS Suitability or eligibility to obtain CBP security access
• Availability to work on-site
• 10 years of professional IT experience or combination of education and experience:
  • BS degree (or 4 years of additional experience as substitute)
  • MS degree (or 2 years of additional experience as substitute)
• 5+ years over overall experience in the following areas:
  • Enterprise ITSM / CMDB / Configuration Management experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in CMDB planning, modeling, governance, and data quality frameworks
  • Experience designing CI classes, relationships, and lifecycle management for complex organizations
• Service Now expertise including:
  • Proficiency with Service Now CMDB, automated discovery, CSDM
• Ability to lead workshops, stakeholder discussions, and cross-team alignment sessions
• Strong understanding of…