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Lead Specialist, Federal ServiceNow Architect

KPMG

Minneapolis, MNFull-time$11.41/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$11.41/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

KPMG is seeking a Lead Specialist for its Federal Advisory practice to lead ServiceNow solution design and technical delivery on client engagements. The role includes defining architecture, estimating scope and effort, guiding project teams, and supporting hands-on implementation. Candidates need at least five years of ITSM or ServiceNow development experience, a bachelor's degree, and a U.S. Government Secret clearance; federal consulting experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ServiceNow DevelopmentBusiness AnalysisRequirements GatheringSolution DesignITSM ProcessesCSMHRSecOpsITOMITBMSSOSAMLSSLWeb ServicesLDAPJDBCODBCRESTSCPFTPSServiceNow ScriptingJavaScriptHTMLCSSAngular JSCommunicationAdaptabilitySelf-MotivationMultitaskingDelegationTeam CoordinationTravel

Qualifications

5+ Years ITSM or ServiceNow Development ExperienceBachelor's DegreeProfessional Services ExperienceU.S. Government Secret ClearanceU.S. Federal Consulting Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Duties

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

Define at an architectural and design level of detail, technical solutions aligned with our client's business problems

Assist with scope definition and level of effort estimation

Maintain expert knowledge of the ServiceNow platform and products

Serve as a project, work stream, or technical lead on KPMG ServiceNow engagements and design, document, and communicate solution design(s) aligning to desired Business outcomes

Assist with performing configuration, integration, custom programming, and other hands-on technical activities in relation to the implementation of ServiceNow, as required

Work in conjunction with Project Team(s) to assist with technical activities providing guidance, recommendations, quality assurance, and leadership throughout the development lifecycle

Qualifications:

A minimum of five years of ITSM or ServiceNow Development experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Experience in a Professional Services environment engaging with executive stakeholders, solution architects and extended program teams

Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging to varying stakeholder levels and is self-motivated / self-directed - capable of multi-tasking and accepting change both in tasks and schedule

Ability to delegate work and coordinate team tasking and activities and proven experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and designing and implementing solutions on the ServiceNow platform

Experience with the ITSM processes or in the following functional areas: CSM, HR, SecOps, ITOM, ITBM and a fundamental understanding of the key technologies relevant to the ServiceNow integration solutions including: SSO, SAML, SSL, Web Services, LDAP, JDBC, ODBC, REST, SCP, FTPS

Experience with scripting in the ServiceNow platform using JavaScript: Business Rules, Client Scripts, UI Actions, UI Pages, etc. and with user interface (UI) technologies including: HTML, CSS, and Angular JS

Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements

Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M104ADV_3_26

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or other related condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse or any other legally protected status. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link “https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? ”contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience Required

5 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55401

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

139061

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 4,148 open Technical Lead jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$11.41/hr
  • US median$42–53/hr95 hourly ranges

This rate, $11.41/hr, is 78% below the US median midpoint ($51/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Technical Lead hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 73 open Technical Lead jobs in Minnesota and 4,148 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Technical Lead postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (3,454 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 2,339 of the 4,148 open Technical Lead jobs (56%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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