Salesforce Technical Architect (Proposal Effort)

Location: Ashburn, VA (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time Proposal Effort
Salary Range: $155,000 - $170,000 annually
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must Be Able to Obtain a Tier 5 Background Investigation
Who We Are
At RCG, we're more than just a federal contracting company-we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators. Proudly Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®, we are committed to building a culture where people can grow, contribute, and thrive while delivering exceptional IT services to government clients.
The Opportunity
RCG is seeking a Salesforce Technical Architect to support a potential federal government contract in Northern Virginia.

This is a full-time position supporting an active proposal. Upon contract award, the Salesforce Technical Architect will serve as a key technical leader responsible for defining and guiding the overall Salesforce architecture strategy, supporting Agile delivery teams, and ensuring scalable, secure, and mission-focused Salesforce solutions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on architect with deep Salesforce expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience supporting federal government environments.
What You'll Do

• Define and maintain the overall Salesforce technical architecture and roadmap.
• Design scalable, secure, and high-performing Salesforce solutions aligned with business and mission requirements.
• Apply deep knowledge of the Salesforce security model, including profiles, permissions, sharing rules, and data access controls.
• Lead Salesforce solution design, implementation, modernization, and migration efforts.
• Design efficient Salesforce data models and integration strategies.
• Architect integrations between Salesforce and external systems using middleware and API-based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional Agile teams.
• Support full lifecycle Agile development, delivery, and release management activities.
• Oversee source control, deployment processes, and release management best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, product owners, developers, and business teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Communicate technical concepts, risks, and recommendations to senior government and contractor leadership.
• Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges.

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of Salesforce experience.
• 3-5 years of experience serving as a Salesforce Technical Architect or in a similar architecture leadership role.
• Salesforce Application Architect, System Architect, or Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA) certification required.
• Minimum of 4 years supporting civilian federal government agencies.
• Demonstrated experience designing enterprise Salesforce solutions, integrations, and data models.
• Experience supporting Agile software development environments.
• Strong understanding of Salesforce security architecture, governance, and best practices.
• Experience with release management, source control, and deployment technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Tier 5 Background Investigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related technical field.
• Experience supporting federal civilian agencies.
• Experience modernizing legacy applications and migrating solutions to Salesforce platforms.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide Salesforce transformation initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivers scalable, secure, and maintainable Salesforce solutions that align with business objectives and mission requirements.
• Provides technical leadership across multiple Agile teams while ensuring architectural consistency and best practices.
• Successfully guides modernization and integration efforts while minimizing technical debt.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders and serves as a trusted technical advisor.
• Promotes collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across the program.

Work Environment

• 100% on-site in Ashburn, Virginia.
• Collaborative Agile team environment supporting a federal government customer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Please Note

• Employment is contingent upon contract award.
• Candidates must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Tier 5 Background Investigation.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all customer onboarding and security requirements.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Proudly Certified™ as a Great Place to Work®.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Work with cutting-edge Salesforce technologies supporting mission-critical federal initiatives.
• Collaborative, people-first culture that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity
RCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.