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You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. to qualify. TS/SCI Poly Strongly Preferred.\nPlease Note: This position is pending a contract award. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY! We are accepting applications for this future anticipated need.\nSummary:\nWe’re seeking a highly motivated Salesforce Solution Architect to join our team supporting a Salesforce initiative. As a Salesforce Solution Architect, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and articulating solutions based on our customers' strategic business and technical requirements. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, including program managers, technical peers, and business partners, to ensure the delivery of maximum value to our clients. In this dynamic role, you will lead the implementation effort, taking responsibility for delivering architecture designs and solution strategies. 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We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.\nHighlights include:\nUp to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security\nPaid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage\nBasic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options\nShort-term and long-term disability coverage\nPaid holidays\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options\nProfessional development, training, and certification support\nVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection\nBecause taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are. Benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements apply.\nBasic Qualifications:\n· Translate Customer requirements and USSF baseline features into refined Agile user stories and acceptance criteria\n· Perform hands-on declarative Salesforce configuration (Flows, page layouts, validation rules, lightning record pages, and Experience Cloud site setup).\n· Facilitate sprint demos, support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and prepare end-user guidance/knowledge transfer artifacts.\n· Experience in providing program oversight and solutions architecture for Salesforce applications.\n· Excellent analytical, technology, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.\n· Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, as well as senior management.\n· Strong relationship management skills.\n· Experience in Salesforce with end-to-end implementation in the following areas:\n· Solution Architect experience on implementation projects using Agile and Iterative approaches.\n· Understanding of key SFDC architectural concepts and their influence on design.\n· Experience deploying solutions that include Experience Cloud.\n· Evaluation of Salesforce with 3rd party solutions.\n· Salesforce Certifications (Sales Cloud/Service Cloud Consultant, Experience Cloud Consultant) preferred.\n· Background in architecture concepts (integration styles, architecture styles, patterns).\n· Strong knowledge of software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.\n· Knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM) techniques and tools.\n· Must be a US Citizen.\n· Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.\n· TS/SCI Poly Strongly Preferred.\nEducation, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:\n· 3-5 years of hands-on Salesforce functional configuration and business analysis experience..\n· Strong expertise in Salesforce Flow Builder and Experience Cloud (Community) administration.\n· Certified Salesforce Administrator and/or Platform App Builder.\n· Will have a minimum of five (5) years of general work experience.\n· Experience in the IT field focusing on Salesforce and/or other no-code/low-code platform projects, DevSecOps, and technical architecture.\n· Will possess strong architecture and design experience, including at least three (3) years of experience architecting Salesforce production enterprise applications.\n· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.\n· US. Citizenship is required.\n· Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.\n· TS/SCI Poly Strongly Preferred.\nCertificates & Licenses:\n· Certified Salesforce Application Architect and/or System Architect preferred\n· Certified Salesforce Administrator and/or Platform App Builder.\nCompany Information:\nBehind every government mission stands skilled, mission-driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. Cherokee Nation Businesses Corp - CFED, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.\n#CherokeeFederal #LI-KB1 #AppC\nCherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.\nLegal Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.\nMany of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.\nCompliance Notices\nCherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. 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