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Lead Specialist, Federal ServiceNow Architect

KPMG

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Cleveland, OH
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Requirements

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Secret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

KPMG is seeking a Lead Specialist for its Federal Advisory practice to design and lead ServiceNow solutions for client business problems. The role includes technical leadership across engagements, hands-on implementation work, and collaboration with project teams throughout the development lifecycle. Candidates need substantial 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 DevelopmentITSMBusiness AnalysisRequirements GatheringSolution DesignSolution ImplementationServiceNow IntegrationJavaScriptHTMLCSSAngularJSCSMHRSecOpsITOMITBMSSOSAMLSSLWeb ServicesLDAPJDBCODBCRESTSCPFTPSCommunicationMultitaskingAdaptabilityDelegationTeam CoordinationTravel

Qualifications

5 Years ITSM or ServiceNow ExperienceBachelor's DegreeU.S. Government Secret ClearanceFederal Government Consulting ExperienceProfessional Services Experience

Full job description

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, wit

How this job compares

Set against the 4,044 open Technical Lead jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Ohio median$125–217K/yr96 salary ranges
  • US median$42–57/hr89 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 143 open Technical Lead jobs in Ohio and 4,044 across the US. 6% 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 (3,357 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,115 of the 4,044 open Technical Lead jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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