Salesforce Technical Architect at Guidehouse in McLean, VA

Salesforce Technical Architect Location: US - VA, McLean Job Family: SAAS/PAAS/Cloud Consulting Travel Required: Up to 25% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret What You Will Do: Serve as a strategic advisor and Salesforce product and platform expert to the company’s largest, most complex customers in the Public Sector. The Technical Architect / Senior Technical Architect plays a pivotal role in both presales and implementation, shaping, scoping, and solutioning engagements to set customers up for success Provide technical oversight and execution leadership on large-scale and mission-critical engagements while also serving as a trusted mentor to Salesforce teams and Federal clients Responsible for driving architectural and solution excellence, strategic customer alignment, and fostering a high-performance culture within their teams Serve as a trusted advisor to the client Identify and lead internal critical initiatives to grow the consulting practice; serving as an active contributor to the community’s overall knowledge base and expertise Guide customers and colleagues in rationalizing and deploying emerging technologies that drive increased business value Work collaboratively, having very strong communications skills, especially in teaching complex concepts and creative, prescriptive thinking Identify and proactively manage risk areas and commit to seeing an issue through to complete resolution Manage customer expectations; negotiate solutions to complex problems with both the customer and third-party partners Review and correct project/program direction, approach, and key artifacts to keep programs on track, while ensuring solutions are extendable and maintainable going forward Work closely with Delivery Managers, Implementation Team, and directly with clients to architect technology solutions to meet client needs Contribute to a program vision while advising and articulating program/project strategies on enabling technologies including the Salesforce Platform Ability to commute to client or corporate offices within the Washington, DC metropolitan area as the practice needs. ​ What You Will Need: U.S. citizenship is contractually required Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred. ​ 8+ years enterprise architecture or consulting experience on the Salesforce Platform Bachelor's degree is required (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree) Thorough individual with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologies Able to effectively develop materials that are appropriate for the audience Proven ability to analyze, design, and optimize business processes via technology and integration Ability to convey and convince customers of best practices at various levels within a large organization What Would Be Nice To Have: Application design and development background Strong presentation skills Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Experience in public sector digital transformation initiatives Hands-on experience with Public Sector Solutions (“Agentforce Public Sector”) Hands-on experience with Omni Studio The 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: Guidehouse 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. Benefits include: Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance 401(k) Retirement Plan Basic Life & Supplemental Life Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities Skills Development & Certifications Employee Referral Program Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program Mobility Stipend About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse 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. If 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 RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.  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. If 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 recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Additional Locations: US - Remote (Any location)