Acuity
ServiceNow Functional Lead
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First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Overview
Acuity, Inc. seeks a dynamic ServiceNow Functional Lead to support a highly visible federal ServiceNow platform modernization initiative. This role leads functional analysis, ITSM process alignment, and stakeholder coordination for modernization of the agency’s enterprise ServiceNow platform.
Acuity supports mission-critical federal programs, and this role works directly with government stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to assess the current platform, define functional requirements, and guide implementation of standardized ServiceNow service management capabilities.
The Functional Lead serves as the primary bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring ServiceNow capabilities align with operational needs, ITSM best practices, and enterprise service delivery goals.
Why Acuity?
If you are passionate about using your skills in IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation to make a positive impact, you might find a good fit at Acuity. We serve federal agencies as a trusted digital strategy and technology consulting firm, providing innovative technical leadership to support our customers’ critical missions.Responsibilities
The Functional Lead works with government stakeholders, architects, and development teams to define, implement, and mature enterprise ServiceNow capabilities. The individual will:
- Lead functional analysis and requirements definition supporting ServiceNow platform assessment and modernization efforts.
- Identify, document, and prioritize ITSM functional requirements across key processes including Incident, Problem, Change, Major Incident, and Knowledge Management.
- Work with stakeholders to evaluate current processes and define standardized ITSM workflows aligned with ServiceNow capabilities.
- Translate operational requirements into clear functional specifications supporting ServiceNow configuration and development.
- Collaborate with architects and developers to ensure functional requirements are implemented through scalable, maintainable ServiceNow configurations.
- Facilitate stakeholder workshops, requirements sessions, and process design discussions supporting platform modernization.
- Support definition and governance of service catalog offerings, request models, and service ownership structures.
- Develop and coordinate functional testing strategies including user acceptance testing (UAT) and validation of implemented platform capabilities.
- Monitor project progress and maintain functional artifacts including requirements documentation, process models, and implementation plans.
- Work closely with stakeholders to adapt platform capabilities as operational needs evolve.
- Provide user guidance and training on implemented ITSM capabilities within ServiceNow.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Minimum five (5) years of experience supporting ServiceNow implementations or enterprise ITSM platforms.
- Demonstrated knowledge of ITIL and ITSM processes.
- Experience gathering, documenting, and managing functional requirements for enterprise systems.
- Experience supporting ServiceNow implementations across multiple modules or platform capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze multiple solution approaches and advise leadership on functional and operational implications.
- Strong understanding of enterprise information systems including application development, integrations, security considerations, and operational support models.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
- Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
Desired Qualifications
- PMP certification.
- Experience supporting ServiceNow ITSM implementations.
Clearance Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.