<div class="content-intro"><p>9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at <a href="https://9thwayinsignia.com/">https://9thwayinsignia.com/.</a></p><p>Application password: Niner</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Team (Project) Introduction</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw210352932"> </span></span> <br><span class="TextRun SCXW217676762 BCX8" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217676762 BCX8">The Service Management Platform (SMP) Management Support Services project provides enterprise operational, technical, and governance support for the USPTO ServiceNow environment. The program ensures platform stability, security, and compliance while enabling continuous improvement through Agile delivery of enhancements, integrations, and reporting across ITSM, ITOM, CMDB, security, and asset management capabilities. SMP personnel support both </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW217676762 BCX8">day</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW217676762 BCX8">to</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW217676762 BCX8">day</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217676762 BCX8"> operations and strategic modernization initiatives in alignment with USPTO policies, ServiceNow best practices, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW217676762 BCX8">Government</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW217676762 BCX8">approved</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW217676762 BCX8"> governance processes.</span></span><span class="EOP Selected SCXW217676762 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">Professional Level Information:</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span><span data-ccp-charstyle="scxw210352932"> </span></span> </p><p><span data-contrast="auto">The ServiceNow Test Analyst aligns as an L3 position at 9</span><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-fontsize="11">th</span></span><span data-contrast="auto"> Way Insignia. The Test Analyst supports the USPTO Service Management Platform (SMP) and is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and compliance of ServiceNow configurations, enhancements, and integrations prior to production deployment.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">This role focuses on test planning, execution, validation, and defect management to ensure all SMP deliverables meet Government-approved requirements, ServiceNow best practices, and USPTO quality standards.</span> <span data-contrast="auto">The ServiceNow Test Analyst works closely with Product Owners, Developers, Administrators, Architects, and the Program Manager to support Agile delivery and continuous improvement across the SMP environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><em><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> </span></span></em><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop, execute, and maintain test strategies, test plans, and test cases for ServiceNow applications, configurations, and integrations supporting SMP.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Perform manual and automated testing activities during Agile sprints, including functional, regression, and integration testing.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Validate ServiceNow enhancements and fixes prior to deployment, ensuring alignment with approved user stories and acceptance criteria.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support pre-deployment validation, regression testing, and release readiness activities for SMP releases.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Document and track defects, coordinate with Developers and Administrators on resolution, and verify fixes prior to closure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, release demos, and retrospectives as required.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure test coverage aligns with business needs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ensure testing activities comply with USPTO policies, SMP governance, and ServiceNow best practices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="10" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Maintain test documentation and artifacts to support audits, quality reviews, and knowledge transfer.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Requirements</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline or 8 years of equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Four (4) years of experience performing software or ServiceNow testing in an Agile environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and regression testing activities.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with ServiceNow platform functionality and IT Service Management (ITSM) concepts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with defect tracking and test documentation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">U.S. Citizenship required and ability to meet USPTO onboarding and clearance requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Preferred/Desired </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience testing ServiceNow implementations in a federal government environment.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience supporting automated testing tools or frameworks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of ITIL-based service management practices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="12" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">ServiceNow or software testing certifications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li></ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$61,180.89</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$71,575.89 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.</em></p><p><strong>Clearance/Background Investigation</strong><br>Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong><br>Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.</p><p><strong>Legal</strong><br>We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p></div>