Technical ArchitectSalesforce Professional Services is hiring Technical Architects to join the Missionforce team. As a Technical Architect, you will be serving as a strategic advisor and Salesforce product and platform expert to the company's largest, most complex customers in the Defense & National Security space.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. This leader provides 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. They're responsible for driving architectural excellence, strategic customer alignment, and fostering a high-performance culture within their teams.Your ImpactServe as a trusted advisor to the clientIdentify and lead internal critical initiatives to grow the consulting practice; serving as an active contributor to the community's overall knowledge base and expertiseGuide customers and colleagues in rationalizing and deploying emerging technologies that drive increased business valueWork collaboratively, having very strong communications skills, especially in teaching complex concepts and creative, prescriptive thinkingIdentify and proactively manage risk areas and commit to seeing an issue through to complete resolutionManage customer expectations; negotiate solutions to complex problems with both the customer and third-party partnersReview and correct project/program direction, approach, and key artifacts to keep programs on track, while ensuring solutions are extendable and maintainable going forwardWork closely with Delivery Managers, Solution Architects, and directly with clients to architect technology solutions to meet client needsContribute to a program vision while advising and articulating program/project strategies on enabling technologies including the Salesforce PlatformMinimum Requirements8+ years enterprise architecture or consulting experience on the Salesforce PlatformStrong application design skills combined with strong data, integration, and security architecture skillsStrong presentation skills. Able to effectively present and defend a point of view to a variety of audiencesThorough individual with the ability to rapidly learn and take advantage of new concepts, business models, and technologiesStrong communication skills, both written and verbal. Able to effectively develop materials that are appropriate for the audienceA great listener with the ability to connect with people in diverse rolesProven ability to analyze, design, and optimize business processes via technology and integrationResourceful and innovative thinker who can work through and solve problemsPreferred RequirementsMust be Metro DC locatedActive Secret level security clearance requiredSalesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) or multiple Salesforce Architecture certificationsDegree or equivalent relevant experience required.
Experience will be evaluated based on the core competencies for the role (e.g. extracurricular leadership roles, military experience, volunteer roles, work experience, etc.)Experience in public sector digital transformation initiativesHands-on experience with Public Sector Solutions ("Agentforce Public Sector")Hands-on experience with Omni StudioAbility to convey and convince customers of best practices at various levels within a large organizationApplication design and development backgroundTravel may be required and varies depending on the client requirementsQualification for this job is contingent upon acceptable results from a background investigation and your obtaining and maintaining the specific level of U.S. Government security clearance required for this role. U.S. citizenship (U.S. born or naturalized) required.