ServiceNow Sr. Business Analyst; Assist

Springfield, VA

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Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Service Now Senior Business Analyst to join the team. The ideal candidate will perform business analysis activities for Service Now implementations supporting the Hadlock contract, providing analytical rigor and structured process insights to support requirements development, process optimization, and user adoption. Apply modern process improvement techniques collaborating closely with both functional and technical stakeholders. Takes increasing responsibility for requirements definition, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to solution validation within Agile delivery models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts requirements gathering sessions with stakeholders documenting business needs and process requirements
• Develops user stories with clear acceptance criteria supporting Agile development sprints
• Creates process documentation including process flows, use cases, and functional specifications
• Performs gap analysis comparing current state processes with desired future state capabilities
• Facilitates workshops and working sessions with business users and technical teams
• Develops a thorough understanding of requirements then applies industry best practices and detailed knowledge of Service Now to design optimal solutions that support business processes and meet or exceed functional requirements
• Supports user acceptance testing including test case development, execution coordination, and defect validation
• Documents business rules, workflow logic, and configuration requirements for technical implementation
• Collaborates with Service Now developers ensuring requirements are accurately translated into technical solutions
• Participates in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives
• Conducts solution demonstrations and validation sessions with stakeholders
• Maintains requirements traceability matrices tracking requirements through implementation
• Supports change management activities including training material development and user communication

Required Qualifications:

• 4 years of business analysis experience with hands on Service Now requirements definition and process analysis; federal experience preferred
• Location & Work Requirements:
  Northern Virginia area. This position requires onsite presence at the contractor facility 4 to 5 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ITIL Foundation, Service Now CSA, CBAP, PMI PBA, or business analysis certifications

Security Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI is required and must be willing to obtain polygraph

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