<div>THUNDER | JOB DESCRIPTION</div>Pre-Sales Solution Architect - Government Cloud Plus (Salesforce) Employment Type: CONTRACT / 6-12 Months (Possibility of Extension)  Location: Remote, United States (WFH) Job Summary:  Thunder Consulting is a Salesforce Summit Partner helping government agencies and mission-driven organizations modernize service delivery through the Salesforce platform. As we scale our Federal practice, were seeking proven experts to help shape and deliver innovative, compliant cloud-based solutions using Salesforce Government Cloud Plus. Our Government Cloud Plus Pre-Sales Architect (Contract) will bring deep expertise in Salesforce Government Cloud Plus (fka Public Sector Cloud) to lead both pre-sales and delivery efforts across government accounts. You will be responsible for translating mission needs into compliant, scalable cloud solutions while supporting technical strategy during RFx pursuits. This role is critical to ensuring Thunder’s federal and SLED solutions are grounded in best practices and aligned with Salesforce’s industry strategy. Role + Responsibilities <ul> <li>Pre-Sales &amp; Capture Strategy <ul> <li>Lead technical solutioning for RFIs, RFPs, and oral presentations focused on Salesforce Government Cloud Plus.</li> <li>Craft compliant, compelling technical narratives and system architectures tailored to mission outcomes.</li> <li>Translate solicitation requirements into Salesforce-aligned capabilities, including use of OmniStudio, Public Sector Case Management, and Licensing/Permitting apps.</li> <li>Develop LOEs, resource plans, and solution architectures in partnership with delivery and proposal teams.</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Qualifications: <ul> <li>5+ years of experience designing Salesforce solutions; 3+ years working on public sector projects (Federal, State, or Local).</li> <li>2+ years of hands-on experience architecting solutions with Salesforce Government Cloud Plus (fka Public Sector Cloud), including recent projects with OmniStudio and related components.</li> <li>Prior experience supporting government contractors, SIs, or direct Salesforce Public Sector customers a plus!</li> <li>Proven ability to lead technical strategy for RFI/RFP responses, including compliance mapping and solution narrative development.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of government procurement and delivery models, including Agile in the public sector.</li> <li>U.S. Citizenship required; active or eligible for Public Trust or higher clearance.</li> <li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.</li> <li>Salesforce Certified Application Architect, System Architect, or Public Sector Solutions Accreditation. (preferred)</li> <li>Experience with Salesforce integrations (e.g., Mulesoft, legacy systems). (preferred)</li> <li>Background in Licensing/Permitting, Case Management, or Benefit Eligibility scenarios. (preferred)</li> </ul> **Please note: This role is currently structured as a contract opportunity and not a full-time employee position. As such, it does not include Thunder’s full-time benefits (such as health coverage, PTO, or retirement plans). You’ll be engaged as an independent contractor and responsible for managing your own taxes, insurance, and availability. In the meantime, we ask that any other commitments don’t impact your ability to fully support this position. We encourage you to bring any questions about the contractor terms to your Talent Screen — and were always happy to explore longer-term opportunities for great team members! U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.<div>Research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If most of this job description describes you, then we encourage you to please apply for this role. Thunder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and is deeply committed to building and supporting our diverse team through inclusive, equitable hiring practices. Thunder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. All resumes submitted by recruitment agencies to any employee via email, the Internet (including LinkedIn), or directly without a fully-executed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Thunder, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired.</div>