W2 REQ - Salesforce Admin / Pardot Admin / Business Analyst - H1 Transfers OK

Salesforce Admin / Pardot Admin / Business Analyst Location: Santa Clara Valley, CA (Hybrid/Onsite as required) Duration: Long-Term Contract Type: W2 ONLY - Visa Independent candidates only (USC, GC, GC-EAD, H4-EAD, L2-EAD, TN, OPT, CPT accepted). No H1B or Third-Party Layers. Job Overview We are seeking a Salesforce Administrator / Pardot Administrator / Business Analyst to manage and optimize Salesforce and Pardot platforms, while bridging business requirements with technical solutions. This hybrid role combines Salesforce administration, marketing automation (Pardot), and business analysis to support enterprise initiatives in Santa Clara Valley. Key Responsibilities • Administer and configure Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Pardot. • Manage user setup, profiles, roles, permissions, and data integrity. • Create and maintain reports, dashboards, workflows, and automation flows. • Gather, analyze, and document business requirements for CRM/marketing initiatives. • Optimize Pardot campaigns, engagement programs, and lead scoring models. • Troubleshoot issues, provide user support, and conduct training sessions. • Collaborate with IT, sales, and marketing stakeholders for system integrations. • Participate in system enhancements, upgrades, and UAT. Required Skills & Qualifications • 8+ years Salesforce Administration experience. • 2+ years Pardot (Marketing Cloud Account Engagement) administration. • Hands-on expertise in custom objects, flows, validation rules, and Lightning configuration. • Strong background in data management, reporting, and dashboards. • Ability to translate business needs into scalable Salesforce/Pardot solutions. • Experience in Agile/Scrum environments. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred • Salesforce Admin and/or Pardot Specialist certification. • Experience with Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, or CPQ. • Prior work in consumer electronics or enterprise environments. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job