Salesforce Architect
Cherokee Federal· enterprise· Government Services· Sep 29, 2026 · 29d ago
United States
Full-time
Senior
$145K–$185K est.
3+ years exp
Job description
Job Title: Salesforce Solution Architect
Job Code: ITS625
Location: Remote/DMV Area
Reports to: Program Manager
FLSA Status: Exempt
Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority
Prepared Date: 9/25/2026
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. Citizens. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. to qualify. TS/SCI Poly Strongly Preferred.
Please 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.
Summary:
We’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. Strong communication, analytical, and time management skills are essential, as well as a continual willingness to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment. Problem-solving capabilities must be excellent, and you should possess a resilient, flexible, and enthusiastic personality.
Compensation & Benefits:
Starting Salary Range for Salesforce Consultant: $175,000-201,000
Benefits That Set Us Apart
When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.
Highlights include:
• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection
Because 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.
Basic Qualifications:
· Translate Customer requirements and USSF baseline features into refined Agile user stories and acceptance criteria
· Perform hands-on declarative Salesforce configuration (Flows, page layouts, validation rules, lightning record pages, and Experience Cloud site setup).
· Facilitate sprint demos, support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and prepare end-user guidance/knowledge transfer artifacts.
· Experience in providing program oversight and solutions architecture for Salesforce applications.
· Excellent analytical, technology, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, as well as senior management.
· Strong relationship management skills.
· Experience in Salesforce with end-to-end implementation in the following areas:
· Solution Architect experience on implementation projects using Agile and Iterative approaches.
· Understanding of key SFDC architectural concepts and their influence on design.
· Experience deploying solutions that include Experience Cloud.
· Evaluation of Salesforce with 3rd party solutions.
· Salesforce Certifications (Sales Cloud/Service Cloud Consultant, Experience Cloud Consultant) preferred.
· Background in architecture concepts (integration styles, architecture styles, patterns).
· Strong knowledge of software quality assurance best practices and methodologies.
· Knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM) techniques and tools.
· Must be a US Citizen.
· Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
· TS/SCI Poly Strongly Preferred.
Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
· 3–5 years of hands-on Salesforce functional configuration and business analysis experience. .
· Strong expertise in Salesforce Flow Builder and Experience Cloud (Community) administration.
· Certified Salesforce Administrator and/or Platform App Builder.
· Will have a minimum of five (5) years of general work experience.
· Experience in the IT field focusing on Salesforce and/or other no-code/low-code platform projects, DevSecOps, and technical architecture.
· Will possess strong architecture and design experience, including at least three (3) years of experience architecting Salesforce production enterprise applications.
· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
· US. Citizenship is required.
· Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
· TS/SCI Poly Strongly Preferred.
Certificates & Licenses:
· Certified Salesforce Application Architect and/or System Architect preferred
· Certified Salesforce Administrator and/or Platform App Builder.
Company Information:
Behind 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.
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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.
Legal 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.
Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
Compliance Notices
Cherokee 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. Protected veterans are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify during the application process.
Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at careers@cherokee-federal.com.
This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position requirements and applicable law.
We’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. Strong communication, analytical, and time management skills are essential, as well as a continual willingness to learn new technologies in a fast-paced environment. Problem-solving capabilities must be excellent, and you should possess a resilient, flexible, and enthusiastic personality.
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