ServiceNow Architect – AI Focused (Public Trust)

ICF • Reston, VA

2d • $119,323 - $202,850 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled ServiceNow Architect with hands-on experience implementing Now Assist and other AI‑powered capabilities on the ServiceNow platform. In this role, you will serve as a strategic technical leader responsible for designing scalable, secure, and innovative ServiceNow solutions that leverage the latest AI capabilities to transform business operations. This is an opportunity to shape our enterprise workflow architecture and drive adoption of next-generation ServiceNow AI features across the organization.

Requirements

• ServiceNow CSA certification (must be current)
• ServiceNow CAD certification (must be current)
• ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS): CIS – IT Service Management (ITSM) or CIS – Customer Service Management (CSM) or CIS - Human Resources Service Delivery (HRSD)
• 2+ years as a ServiceNow Architect
• 6+ years of experience implementing ServiceNow solutions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust clearance
• MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.

Nice To Haves

• NowAssist / AI experience
• Experience supporting federal government programs
• Strong experience with Service Portal, UI Builder, and user experience design
• Experience configuring ITSM and/or CSM modules
• Familiarity with ServiceNow data model and performance optimization
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Experience supporting DevSecOps-aligned Agile teams
• Bachelor’s degree
• Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and optimization of ServiceNow Now Assist AI capabilities, including generative AI workflows, virtual agents, intelligent automation, and predictive insights.
• Design, develop, and configure ServiceNow solutions to support federal program requirements
• Build and maintain custom applications, workflows, business rules, and UI policies
• Design, develop, and support ServiceNow portals and web-based user experiences, including Service Portal and/or UI Builder
• Collaborate with customer product owners to implement scalable, standards-based solutions
• Participate in Agile and SAFe ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards and best practices
• Support platform upgrades, patching, and performance tuning
• Troubleshoot and resolve ServiceNow defects and production issues
• Ensure configurations and customizations align with federal security and compliance requirements
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing across the team
• Support and enhance CSM knowledge enablement through Knowledge Base integration, taxonomy improvements, and self-service experience optimizations
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• ICF is an equal opportunity employer.
• We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree