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ServiceNow Architect – AI Focused (Public Trust)

Icf

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Base salary $119,323  to $202,850

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Reston, VA

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  • LocationReston, VA
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

The Work:  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.

Job Location: This position requires that the job be performed in the United States.  If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses, and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do:  

  • 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

What You Will Bring With You:  

  • ServiceNow CSA certification (must be current)
  • ServiceNow CAD certification (must be current)
  • ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS):
    o    CIS – IT Service Management (ITSM) or
    o    CIS – Customer Service Management (CSM) or
    o    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.

What We Would Like You To Bring With You:  

  • 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

    Professional Skills:

    • Highly effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interface effectively at all levels of the business.

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    The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

    $119,323.00 - $202,850.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

    Source: Icf on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

    Pay in context

    This role's base floor ($119,323) is above 15% of the 718 Software Engineering roles in Virginia listed on this site; 4 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $150,000; the middle half runs from $129,200 to $179,400.

    Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

    This range next to 6 other live Icf roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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    This range next to 6 other live Icf roles with the nearest advertised base floor
    RolePublished base
    ServiceNow Architect – AI Focused (Public Trust) (this listing)$119,323 - $202,850
    IT Governance Team Lead - Onsite Required$119,323 - $202,850
    Appian Development Lead – Platform & Architecture Lead$119,323 - $202,850
    Digital Twin Lead (Remote - US)$119,323 - $202,850
    Lead Appian Developer- Remote$119,323 - $202,850
    Global Senior Data Processing Specialist$119,323 - $202,850
    Lead DevSecOps Engineer$119,323 - $202,850

    Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Icf roles · How to read the bar

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    2026-08-13
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    Location as the employer wrote it: Reston, VA

    $119,323.00 - $202,850.00

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