Description

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company is seeking a ServiceNow Developer with a TS/SCI + Poly clearance (applicable to this customer) to join one of our top projects in Bethesda, MD.  Below is an overview of the project, as well as information on our company, and our benefits.

THE PROGRAM

The DarkStar Group's team provides Analytic Software Development, Data Engineering, and Cloud Migration services, as well as interagency communication and data-sharing solutions, as part of an enterprise program that spans two major Intelligence Community customers. This project regularly has new openings for Software Engineers, Cloud Infrastructure Experts, DevOps Engineers, Data Engineers, SharePoint Developers and Administrators, ServiceNow Developers, and various other types of IT professionals.

Work on this program takes place in Herndon, McLean, and Bethesda (we cannot support remote work) and requires a TS/SCI + Polygraph clearance (acceptable to this customer).

The Role
The DarkStar Group is seeking a ServiceNow Developer to join our Development Team. You will support our client with design, creation, deployment, and maintenance of multiple ServiceNow scoped applications supporting the Intelligence Community. Bring your talent, sense of urgency, and innovative ideas to our talented Agile development team who are currently developing solutions and solving business problems using ServiceNow!

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance applications on the ServiceNow platform including, but not limited to, ITSM, SPM>PPM, APW, CMDB, ITOM/ITAM, CSM, ATF, DevSecOps, Service Portal, HR Module, Change Management, Custom Development, etc.
• Develop and unit test, hold code reviews, and help to build the pipeline for continuous integration/continuous delivery.
• Customize ServiceNow applications and facilitate roll out of new applications and modules and configure application UI, workflow, and API.
• Create, maintain configuration management on the ServiceNow platform in all environments.
• Collaborate effectively with other ServiceNow administrators to develop solutions and handle general updates and configuration changes/requests.
• Confer with Mission Partners to define their information technology goals and advise in the re-engineering of business processes to meet those goals.
• Provide expertise in standards and validations (e.g., ISO 9000).
• Provide group facilitation, interviewing, training, and additional forms of knowledge transfer.
• Act as key coordinator between multiple project teams to ensure enterprise-wide integration of re-engineering efforts.
• Champion awareness training and implementation of business processes.
• Develop process documentation, testing, workflows, and work plans.
• Lead and/or participate in requirements presentations to leadership and Mission Partners as required.
• Coordinate with multiple departments within and outside of the customer’s organization to accomplish project tasks.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in an IT related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience; or a Master’s with 4 years of experience; an Associates with 8 years of experience.
• Extensive backend development experience with JavaScript’s programming language and how it applies to ServiceNow, along with ServiceNow Glide.
• ServiceNow developer certification, preferably Certified System Administrator (CSA).
• Understanding of and support with, best practices across both commercial and federal sectors as it relates to workflow and process management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to team with industry partners.
• Ability to estimate work effort requirements efficiently and appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong public speaking skills and professional demeanor required.
• Experience in scrum and agile frameworks for development to include task management, performing stand-ups and sprint reviews, gathering requirements, and creating documentation.

Desired Skills (Optional)

• Configuration Management experience and certifications.
• Graphics design or UX/UI design experience.
• Experience in HTML/CSS and Jelly scripting.
• Previous work within the Intelligence Community.

Why Choose The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company

The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, started with a simple, American idea: we do things not because they are easy but because they are hard. The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, exists to answer challenges. We do it for customers in defense, intelligence, homeland security—anyone whose job it is to advance America’s strategic position. The size of the challenge we face demands new skills, new backgrounds, and new thinking. That’s what we’re here to deliver. And when you work shoulder to shoulder with brilliant people tackling the most high-stakes challenges, it’s invigorating. Our culture is built on collaboration, mission-focused innovation, and a commitment to excellence, where every challenge we answer opens the door to a new possibility.

The toughest national security challenges demand vision and ingenuity, not just resources. We deliver mission and technical expertise to outpace our adversaries. We’re purpose-built to tackle the most entrenched, systemic national security issues around the world.

We partner with our customers to help them overcome challenges in every corner of technology and defense—including the ones still being explored. Our growing capabilities create complementary advantages, giving on-the-ground operations the edge they need to succeed. We muster everything we have to answer every challenge presented, every day of our lives.

At The DarkStar Group, a GRVTY Company, we believe that when our employees thrive, our company thrives. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Robust health plan including medical, dental, and vision  
• Health Savings Account with company contribution  
• Annual Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays  
• Paid Parental Leave   
• 401k with generous company match  
• Training and Development Opportunities  
• Award Programs  
• Variety of Company Sponsored Events  

The DarkStar Group, A GRVTY Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 
 
Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email ds_recruiting@grvty.com or call 703-544-7930 with requested details.  A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days. 

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