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You will be responsible for leading solution architecture, technical strategy, and delivery oversight across complex digital transformation programs.\nKey responsibilities include:\nServe as the lead Salesforce architect for enterprise-scale Public Sector engagements, providing strategic guidance on platform capabilities, architecture decisions, and implementation approaches.\nPartner with clients, business stakeholders, product owners, and delivery teams to define solution roadmaps that align business objectives with Salesforce platform capabilities.\nLead architecture and solution design activities across Salesforce products including Public Sector Solutions, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Platform, OmniStudio, and custom applications.\nDevelop scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures that incorporate data models, application design, integrations, identity management, and security controls.\nProvide technical leadership during proposal development, solutioning, discovery sessions, and client presentations to support business development and pre-sales activities.\nDefine and document end-to-end solution architectures, technical specifications, integration patterns, and deployment strategies.\nArchitect complex integrations between Salesforce and external systems leveraging APIs, middleware platforms, cloud services, and enterprise data sources.\nReview and approve technical designs, code quality, architecture deliverables, and implementation approaches across project teams.\nEstablish architecture governance processes and ensure adherence to Salesforce and industry best practices.\nWork closely with Delivery Managers and project leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges.\nGuide development teams through architectural decisions and provide technical troubleshooting support throughout project lifecycles.\nMentor developers, administrators, consultants, and junior architects while fostering technical excellence across the organization.\nEvaluate emerging Salesforce capabilities, AI-driven solutions, and platform innovations to identify opportunities for increased business value and improved client outcomes.\nPresent technical concepts, recommendations, and solution strategies to executive leadership, technical teams, and business stakeholders.\nSupport program planning and technology strategy discussions while ensuring solutions remain scalable, extensible, and aligned with long-term business objectives.\nTravel may be required based on client and project needs.\nWhat You Will Need:\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).\n8+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions, with significant experience serving as a Salesforce Architect, Solution Architect, or Technical Architect.\nUS Citizenship is contractually required for this role\nSelected candidate must be able to obtain security clearance\nDeep expertise in Salesforce architecture, including platform design, security architecture, data modeling, integration architecture, and application development.\nExperience leading complex Salesforce implementations for Federal, State, Local Government, or Public Sector organizations.\nStrong knowledge of Salesforce platform capabilities, including Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Platform, Flow Automation, Apex, Lightning Framework, APIs, and DevOps methodologies.\nProven experience designing enterprise integration solutions utilizing REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms, and data synchronization strategies.\nStrong understanding of Salesforce security architecture, role hierarchy, permission models, data protection, and compliance requirements.\nExceptional communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.\nExperience facilitating architecture workshops, discovery sessions, and executive stakeholder meetings.\nDemonstrated ability to analyze, redesign, and optimize business processes through technology solutions.\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguous, high-visibility, and complex technical challenges.\nExperience leading distributed project teams and providing technical governance across multiple workstreams.\nAbility to influence stakeholders and effectively advocate for best practices, standards, and architectural decisions.\nHands-on application design and development experience within enterprise environments.\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have:\nSalesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA), Application Architect, System Architect, or equivalent Salesforce certifications.\nExperience supporting Federal digital modernization and large-scale Public Sector transformation initiatives.\nHands-on experience implementing Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) / Agentforce Public Sector.\nStrong experience with OmniStudio, including FlexCards, OmniScripts, DataRaptors, and Integration Procedures.\nExperience designing solutions within FedRAMP, government cloud, or highly regulated environments.\nKnowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or similar methodologies.\nExperience with DevOps and CI/CD tools including Copado, Gearset, AutoRABIT, Azure DevOps, or Git-based deployment frameworks.\nUnderstanding of AI, Agentforce, and emerging Salesforce platform capabilities.\nExperience leading architecture reviews, governance boards, and technical steering committees.\nPrior experience mentoring architects, developers, and technical delivery teams within consulting organizations.\nThe annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. What We Offer:\nGuidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.\nBenefits include:\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\n\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\n\nParental Leave and Adoption Assistance\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nBasic Life & Supplemental Life\n\nHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\n\nStudent Loan PayDown\n\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities\n\nSkills Development & Certifications\n\nEmployee Referral Program\n\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\n\nEmergency Back-Up Childcare Program\n\nMobility Stipend\n\nAbout Guidehouse\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\nGuidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.\nIf you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.\nAll communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.\nIf any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. 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