Sr. Business Analyst - SLG

Cloud for Good is seeking experienced technology professionals to lead Salesforce implementation projects with State and Local Government organizations. Successful candidates will be highly experienced in deploying Salesforce solutions and ideally have SLG industry and Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) experience. 

To be successful on client projects, Business Analysts will have strong Salesforce implementation knowledge across a variety of Clouds and/or functionalities. They will also have strong consulting skills, such as time management, documentation, and collaboration. Because most of the work of the Business Analyst is client-facing, communication skills and a genuine interest in helping people are particularly important. The ability to collaborate with peers and clients to prioritize and align on solutions is also critical for success. 

Location:  Virtual: Home-based office in the US

Work Authorization: Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa 
sponsorship. 

Qualifications and Education Requirements  

• Experience:  Must have a minimum of five (5) years experience in this field. Responsible for providing IT expertise in a functional, technical and/or industry specific area. Responsible for issue analysis in the consulting field and the IT business system application of technology. Applies expertise in assessing scope of issues as well as development and execution of strategic client programs. Serves as functional or industry specialist within the areas of strategic planning, financial process analysis, activity based costing, benchmarking, and organizational and operational management issues. 
• Education:  Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree. 
• Salesforce certified 
• Strong Salesforce implementation knowledge 
• Demonstrated success as the lead Business Analyst on a project larger than $300k 
• Experience leading discovery sessions, gathering requirements, and writing user stories 
• Strong consulting skills, including project and time management, communication, and teamwork/collaboration 
• Industry knowledge of State and Local Governments 
• Experience working on fixed-fee (fixed-price) projects, including supporting scope definition and change control within a fixed budget 
• Scrum certification an asset or experience leading teams in an Agile environment 
• Proven track record of continuously improving organizations 
• Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS) experience is preferred red 

Key Skills  

• Facilitate productive group discovery sessions and individual user interviews to produce comprehensive shared understanding of business processes 
• Ability to visualize and diagram complex business processes and requirements in an actionable format easily understood by all project stakeholders 
• Write accurate and effective user stories 
• Salesforce environment management and deployment (Gearset experience a plus) 
• Strong time management skills 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Intellectual curiosity 
• Passion for continuous learning 
• Presentation skills 

 
Primary Responsibilities  

• Lead the business analysis for 1 or 2 simultaneous Salesforce implementations 
• Create a shared vision and understanding of the solution and future state among both client and the internal teams 
• Work collaboratively with Solution or Business Architect, Developers, and Configurators to determine appropriate solutions that will satisfy the client’s business needs 
• Write user stories and acceptance criteria, and high-level solutions 
• Support team and product owner in prioritizing backlog 
• Maintain up-to-date, accurate knowledge of Public Sector Salesforce Solutions products and features 
• Lead implementation solutions in multiple Clouds and conduct proactive QA on the team’s solutions 
• Show a commitment to customer satisfaction 
• Deliver project assignments on time with excellence 

Additional Responsibilities  

• Contribute to the ongoing growth and improvement of the business analysis tools and practices of Cloud for Good 
• Provide feedback to CFG leadership on how the company can improve 

Working Successfully at CFG   

Cloud for Good is a client-service organization, and as a member of our fully remote team, there are a few non-negotiables that enable collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client outcomes. We succeed when our teams work in partnership with clients, communicate proactively, and uphold the standards that make Cloud for Good a trusted partner. 

• Travel Requirements  
  • All roles at Cloud for Good include a travel component. Business travel—both domestic and international—may be required based on project and client needs. The amount of travel will vary by role but is generally expected to be up to 30% annually. Travel is considered an essential part of this position and supports effective client engagement, collaboration, and company representation. 

• Work Environment  
  • Cloud for Good is a fully remote company. Team members are expected to maintain a professional, distraction-free workspace that is camera-ready for video meetings. Collaboration takes place across Zoom, Office 365, Salesforce, and Slack during standard business hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in your local time zone). 

• Client Time Zone Alignment  
  • As a team member, you may be required to adjust your work hours to align with your key client’s time zone to support effective communication, collaboration, and project delivery. Flexibility and coordination with your Project Lead (Services) will help ensure success in this client-facing role. 

Disclaimers  

• Equal Employment Opportunity
  • At Cloud for Good, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and adhere to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We do not discriminate in employment decisions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
  • Our commitment to non-discrimination applies across every location in which our company operates, and it encompasses all aspects of employment.
  • Cloud for Good strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities to apply. Our commitment to diversity not only strengthens our workplace culture but also drives better outcomes for our clients.  We value inclusivity and want applicants who may require special assistance or accommodation during the interview process to know we’re here to assist you. 

• Use of AI in Interviewing 
  • At Cloud for Good, we believe in conducting interviews that are fair, equitable, and designed to evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and experience, with the organization. To ensure that all candidates are given an equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities, we prohibit the use of AI or any other type of machine learning tools during the interview process. 
  • Candidates are expected to participate in the interview process remotely using video conferencing. Any attempt to use AI or similar technology to respond to interview questions, analyze or provide feedback on the interview process, or perform any other interview-related tasks is strictly prohibited and will be considered a violation of our policy and may result in disqualification from the interview process. 
  • We understand that some candidates may have disabilities or other circumstances that require accommodation during the interview process. In such cases, we will make reasonable accommodations to enable candidates to participate in the interview process to the best of their ability. However, we do not permit the use of AI or similar technology as a substitute for direct participation in the interview.