Job Family:
IT Architecture/Cloud
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
Summary
As a Salesforce Solution Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of innovative, scalable Salesforce solutions that drive digital transformation across public sector and enterprise clients. You will collaborate with delivery teams, technical leads, and client stakeholders to translate complex business needs into actionable Salesforce strategies, with a focus on Public Sector Solutions and enterprise-grade implementations. This role supports engagements across public sector entities, including state and local government and utilities.
What You Will Do:
Architect and implement Salesforce solutions, including configuration of Public Sector Solutions, complex data models, integrations, and automation.
Lead discovery and requirements refinement sessions to uncover business, functional, and technological needs.
Provide pre-delivery support, including effort estimates, staffing recommendations, and solution envisioning.
Own the Salesforce solution architecture and ensure alignment with platform best practices.
Support RFP responses and proposal development for Salesforce engagements.
Coordinate with delivery teams to ensure seamless hand-off and execution of solutions.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and accelerator development.
Stay current on Salesforce product releases, acquisitions, and emerging capabilities.
Engage with Salesforce and partner ecosystems for implementation strategies.
Evangelize Salesforce value across industries, including public sector, healthcare, and financial services.
What You Will Need:
Active Salesforce architect accreditations and ability to achieve additional certifications upon hire.
US Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance for federal projects, if applicable.
BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Business, or a minimum of 14 years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, including:
5+ years of Salesforce implementation experience in agile environments.
5+ years of external consulting experience.
5+ years of experience in solution architecture.
Proven ability to design and optimize business processes and integrate across systems.
Experience writing user stories and designing Salesforce integrations and data migrations.
Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Salesforce certifications in Public Sector Solutions, Integration Architecture, or other advanced domains.
Experience with compliance frameworks (508, HIPAA, CJIS, NIST).
Background in consulting (Big Four or Salesforce Gold Partner).
Understanding of Public Sector entities and their common business requirements, including state and local government and utilities.
Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, Graph API, or Copilot Studio as complementary technologies.
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
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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.
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What We Do
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success.
The company has more than 12,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies.
