Salesforce Administrator – Government Cloud Project

Posted 11 December 2024
Salary 50-85/h
LocationSan Francisco
Job type Contract
Discipline Enterprise Applications (SAP/Salesforce/MS Dynamics)
Reference72054
Contact NameAnna Higgins
Remote working Remote

Job description

We are hiring a Salesforce Administrator to work on a new implementation of Government Cloud at one of our clients, a product-based SAAS company.

This is a remote, contract-to-hire opportunity to start in March 2025. This will be paid at an hourly rate of $55-80/h dependent on w2/LLC – later converting to a FTE annual salary of $120-150,000.

Candidates MUST be US-based and eligible, as well as have prior experience building and operating Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 4 or above cloud service environments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the Salesforce platform within a Government Cloud environment.
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Defense Impact Level 4+ security and regulatory requirements.
  • Address Level 1 and Level 2 user support requests for Salesforce and integrated third-party applications.
  • Manage user permissions, resolve issues, and maintain a secure platform environment.
  • Onboard and offboard users, maintain user roles and profiles, and conduct periodic reviews of permissions and access.
  • Provide training to end-users to maximize adoption and efficient use of Salesforce features.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (IT, Sales, Marketing, Finance) to gather requirements, identify challenges, and implement solutions to improve workflows.
  • Collaborate with developers and architects to design and deploy scalable solutions.
  • Build and maintain fields, process flows, validation rules, and record pages to support evolving business needs.
  • Analyze and streamline data management practices to ensure data integrity and optimal system performance.
  • Conduct regular audits of system security settings to ensure compliance with Department of Defense Impact Level 4/5 standards.
  • A deep understanding and working knowledge of version control systems (Copado & Git preferred)
  • Manage vendor relationships for integrated tools such as DocuSign and FinancialForce to ensure secure operations.
  • Assist with testing and deployment of new Salesforce features and enhancements.
  • Support agile development cycles, providing feedback on user requirements and testing solutions before implementation.
Experience needed:
  • Certified Salesforce Administrator  
  • Experience listening and interpreting user requirements and then turning them into action
  • Prior experience building and operating Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 4 or above cloud service environments
  • Eligibility to work in Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 4 or above cloud service environments
Preferred:
  • Salesforce certifications such as Advanced Administrator, Platform App Builder,  Sales Cloud Consultant and Service Cloud Consultant.
  • Knowledge of Agile development practices and a sprint delivery model
  • Experience with SOQL/SQL - demonstrating familiarity and comfort with querying data
  • Any developer experience on the Salesforce platform or other web application platforms
Reach out ASAP to learn more.