Senior Salesforce Architect

REI Systems•Sterling, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

REI Systems’ mission is to deliver reliable, innovative technology solutions that advance Federal clients' missions and exceed their expectations. Our technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. We take a Mindful Modernization® approach in delivering our services—including application modernization, grants management, case management systems, government data analytics, AI/ML solutions, and advisory services. This approach, the REI Way, ensures mission impact by aligning strategic objectives with measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology. REI is rapidly expanding its use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to help federal agencies work more efficiently, modernize legacy processes, accelerate decision-making, and harness data at scale. We expect our leaders to understand how AI can enable new capabilities, shape capture strategies, and differentiate REI in the marketplace. We offer the same commitment to our employees by providing professional development, meaningful projects, and flexibility to spend time with family and friends. We believe employees are at their best when fulfilled in both their professional careers and their personal lives. Learn more at www.REIsystems.com . Employees voted REI Systems a Washington Post Top Workplace in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025! The Senior Salesforce Architect will lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and compliant Salesforce-based solutions supporting HRSA and broader HHS mission systems. This role is responsible for defining end-to-end architecture across Salesforce platforms, enterprise integrations, and data ecosystems, while ensuring alignment with federal compliance standards, agency enterprise architecture, and modernization objectives. The ideal candidate combines deep Salesforce expertise, public sector experience, integration architecture, and leadership capability to drive enterprise transformation initiatives.

Requirements

10–12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture with strong Salesforce focus
Proven experience delivering large-scale Salesforce implementations in complex environments
Hands-on expertise in:
Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) (strongly preferred / expected)
Salesforce platform (Service Cloud, Experience Cloud)
OmniStudio components (OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors, FlexCards)
Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL
Experience implementing case management, grants management, or regulatory workflows using Salesforce
Experience with Salesforce integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware platforms)
Experience working in federal or regulated environments (HHS/HRSA preferred)
Candidates with equivalent public sector Salesforce implementations (non-PSS) will also be considered.
Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of:
Enterprise integration patterns (API-led, microservices, event-driven)
Data architecture & governance
Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
Security & compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA)
Certifications (Required)
Salesforce Certified Application Architect OR System Architect
Platform Developer II
Platform Developer I
CTA (Certified Technical Architect) – Nice to have
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data analytics, business intelligence, economics, statistics, or mathematics
Ability to obtain and maintain a clearance is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing Salesforce PSS within federal agencies (HHS/HRSA)
Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and Einstein AI capabilities
Familiarity with federal grants systems (e.g., GrantSolutions) or health IT ecosystems
Experience supporting proposal development / capture activities
Experience designing digital experiences using OmniStudio + Experience Cloud for public sector portals
Experience implementing end-to-end PSS + OmniStudio solutions in federal environments

Responsibilities

Salesforce & Solution Architecture
Architect and implement solutions across Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) and core platforms (Service Cloud, Experience Cloud)
Design and extend PSS-based solutions for grants management, case management, and constituent engagement aligned to HRSA programs
Develop scalable applications using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and platform configurations
Leverage OmniStudio (OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, DataRaptors, FlexCards) to deliver low-code, scalable, and user-centric solutions.
Design dynamic user experiences and workflows using FlexCards and OmniScripts.
Define Salesforce data models, governance frameworks, and security/sharing models
Evaluate and recommend build vs. buy decisions, platform capabilities, and technology stack alignment
Lead architecture decisions for enterprise and multi-org Salesforce implementations
Integration & Enterprise Architecture
Design and implement API-led integrations (REST/SOAP) with enterprise systems
Define integration architecture using middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi,)
Define end-to-end integration architecture patterns (real-time, batch, event-driven, and hybrid) aligned to enterprise needs
Enable event-driven and microservices-based architectures
Integrate Salesforce with AWS/Azure environments and federal systems (e.g., grants platforms, data hubs)
Security & Compliance (Federal Focus)
Ensure compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, HIPAA, and HHS security frameworks
Implement secure architecture patterns, identity/access controls, and Zero Trust principles
Support Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including preparation of security artifacts, architecture documentation, and control implementations
Collaborate with security teams to develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSP), POA&Ms, and Risk Assessments
Align solutions with agency enterprise architecture and governance models
DevSecOps & Modern Delivery
Define and implement Salesforce DevOps strategy (CI/CD pipelines, version control, release automation)
Utilize tools such as Copado, Gearset, GitHub Actions, or equivalent
Promote secure coding practices, automated testing, and release governance
Data, Analytics & AI Enablement
Architect enterprise data integration and governance strategies
Leverage Salesforce Data Cloud and enterprise analytics platforms (Power BI/Tableau)
Enable AI-driven capabilities using Salesforce Einstein / GenAI solutions
Support enterprise reporting, search, and performance monitoring initiatives
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a technical lead and trusted advisor to federal stakeholders and executives
Translate business, regulatory, and mission requirements into scalable technical solutions
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams (developers, BAs, engineers)
Support solutioning, capture, and proposal efforts (preferred in federal consulting environments)