ICF Next

Senior Salesforce Practice Architect (Remote)

ICF Next$144K — $245K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Reston, VA
Enterprise Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in Salesforce or comparable SaaS implementations
  • 5+ years of experience leading solution development with enterprise architecture focus
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust/Security Clearance
  • Must reside and work within the U.S.
  • Salesforce mainline certifications required, including options like Certified Application Architect or Technical Architect

Responsibilities

  • Drive scalable Salesforce solutions aligned to mission needs
  • Engage in early-stage client conversations to shape technical strategies
  • Lead solution design for high-priority initiatives
  • Provide capture and proposal support for key opportunities
  • Guide business development teams in expanding the Salesforce practice

Benefits

  • 100% remote work with flexibility outside of Washington, DC
  • Up to 10% travel, primarily for meetings within Metro DMV area
Full Job Description
ICF's Digital Modernization Division is seeking an experienced, growth-oriented Salesforce Practice Architect to support enterprise digital transformation initiatives for public sector and federal clients. This is a high-visibility leadership role focused on driving scalable, platform-based Salesforce solutions that align to mission outcomes and long-term modernization goals. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in designing and delivering complex Salesforce ecosystems and serves as a trusted advisor to both internal leaders and clients. This role combines hands-on solutioning with strategic engagement-supporting early-stage client conversations, shaping technical approaches, and leading solution design for high-priority opportunities. A strong emphasis is placed on capture and proposal support, where the architect will own technical solutioning for key bids, guide business development teams, and help expand ICF's Salesforce practice through innovative, compliant, and competitive solutions.

Work Environment & Travel
  • 100% remote work anywhere outside of a 50-mile radius of Washington, DC is acceptable (preferred alignment with Eastern Time). However, prefer candidates in the Metro DMV area so they can be onsite ICF HQ or client site for meetings, when needed.
  • Up to 10% travel may be required, including occasional meetings in the Metro DMV area


What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications
  • 12+ years of experience designing and implementing Salesforce or comparable SaaS enterprise solutions
  • 5+ years of experience leading the development of complex solutions with a strong enterprise architecture background, including integrations, security, scalability, and platform governance
  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust and/or Security Clearance
  • Must reside and work within the United States
  • Certified in one or more mainline certifications, with preference for the following:
    • Salesforce Certified Application Architect
    • Salesforce Certified System Architect
    • Salesforce Certified Data Architect
    • Salesforce Certified Integration Architect
    • Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA)


Preferred Qualifications
  • Certified in one or more mainline certifications, with preference for the following:
    • Salesforce Certified OmniStudio Consultant
    • Salesforce Certified Public Sector Solutions Accreditation
    • Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I
    • Salesforce Certified Agentforce Specialist
  • Experience with:
    • Salesforce Public Sector Solutions (PSS)
    • OmniStudio
    • MuleSoft
    • Salesforce Data 360
    • Agentforce / AI-enabled Salesforce capabilities
  • Experience supporting Department of War (Defense), civilian federal agencies, or FedRAMP/high-security environments preferred
  • Demonstrated experience balancing client-facing solutioning/pursuit work with hands-on architecture and delivery leadership
  • Experience supporting proposals, oral presentations, technical demonstrations, and executive-level client discussions.
  • Experience leading large-scale public sector modernization initiatives
  • Prior consulting or systems integrator experience supporting enterprise clients
  • Hands-on experience using Codex, LLM-based tools, and agentic AI workflows to accelerate software delivery within Salesforce environments.


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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$144,381.00 - $245,448.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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