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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Salesforce Functional Analyst - **Company:** NIYAMIT, Inc. - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Information Systems, Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, System Testing, Systems Integration, Privacy Controls, Information Technology - **Published:** May 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9b9baea7ac3cd868 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Certified Salesforce Administrator certification?, Do you have experience in User acceptance testing?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * US Citizenship with ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field . * Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role. * Hands-on experience supporting Salesforce implementations or enhancements. * Experience working on federal government contracts or within regulated environments. * Strong understanding of requirements gathering, business process analysis, and documentation practices. * Experience supporting system testing, including UAT coordination and defect tracking. * Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or similar. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with government stakeholders. Preferred Skills * Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Administrator, Business Analyst, Platform App Builder). * Experience with Salesforce GovCloud or other secure cloud environments. * Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps. * Knowledge of Salesforce products such as Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, or Experience Cloud. * Familiarity with data reporting, dashboards, and analytics within Salesforce. * Experience with integrations between Salesforce and other federal systems. * Strong experience with user training, change management, and adoption strategies. Application Deadline: This position will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants. ## Description Niyam is seeking an experienced Salesforce Functional Analyst for one of our federal clients. The Salesforce Functional Analyst supports federal programs by analyzing business and user needs and translating them into functional requirements within Salesforce-based solutions. This role works closely with government stakeholders, program teams, and technical resources to define system scope, support compliant solution design, and ensure successful delivery in accordance with federal standards and security requirements. This position will be hybrid to Ashburn, VA. This position is for an upcoming proposal. Roles and Responsibilities * Analyze business and user needs within a federal program environment and document detailed functional requirements. * Collaborate with government stakeholders to define system scope, objectives, and business processes aligned to mission needs. * Conduct research, fact-finding, and data analysis to support solution design and program objectives. * Facilitate requirements gathering sessions, stakeholder interviews, and working groups with federal clients. * Translate business requirements into functional specifications for Salesforce configuration and development teams. * Support Agile or hybrid project delivery, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and user story development. * Ensure solutions align with federal compliance requirements (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP, security and privacy standards). * Assist in the development of end-user documentation, SOPs, and training materials. * Deliver end-user training and provide post-deployment support to federal users. * Provide subject matter expertise in Salesforce functionality and business process optimization. * Analyze system issues and recommend compliant, scalable solutions. * Support preparation of project deliverables, reports, and required contract documentation. * Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including security, infrastructure, and development, to ensure successful delivery. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025)