Contract and Vendor Advisory Specialist – Contract Writer

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company

. Draft and refine the vendor contract and service level agreement using client templates, exhibits, and attachments .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and negotiating contracts, particularly for information technology and professional services within government contexts. Proficient in developing service level agreements, performance monitoring frameworks, and vendor management strategies while ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements.

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Contract Drafting and NegotiationVendor ManagementService Level AgreementsFederal Funding CompliancePMP or Contract Management Credential

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Hard Skills

Contract WritingPerformance Monitoring FrameworksRisk MitigationKey Performance IndicatorsCorrective and Preventive Action Plans

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365SharePointTeamsAzure DevOpsDocuSign

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPCBAPCCBACPCMCFCMNIGP-CPP

Industry Keywords

Child WelfareTitle IV-EMedicaidCCWISSACWIS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzurePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft and refine the vendor contract and service level agreement using client templates, exhibits, and attachments
Lead negotiation sessions with the selected system vendor and convert negotiated positions into clear, enforceable contract language
Maintain the contract through client, state independent, and federal partner reviews through signature routing
Deliver a contract plan and schedule covering scope, roles, milestones, risks, communications, and approvals
Define service level agreements, key performance indicators, and performance monitoring frameworks for the modernization project
Develop vendor performance reporting structures and risk mitigation recommendations
Customize corrective and preventive action plan (CAPAP) templates and provide compliance and risk-mitigation advisory notes
Identify, log, and help mitigate risks in contract terms, including state and federal funding requirements
Facilitate collaboration among program leadership, procurement, project teams, and legal advisors
Develop guidance on contract and vendor management, including onboarding and offboarding
Provide weekly progress updates, monthly status reports, and a final executive review with recommendations on contract reviews, amendments, and renewals
Produce deliverables using Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Azure DevOps, and DocuSign

Requirements

What you’ll need

Seven or more years of experience drafting and negotiating information technology or professional services contracts for state or local government, including statements of work, service level agreements, key performance indicators, and performance terms
Primary author experience on at least one large system implementation contract carried from first draft through negotiation to execution
Experience leading or co-leading vendor negotiation sessions and converting outcomes into contract language
Experience with contracts subject to federal funding requirements and oversight, including state independent review or comparable approval processes
Three professional references from engagements within the last five years who can specifically speak to contract writing; applications without three references will not be considered
Strong written communication and experience producing executive summaries, contract plans, and status reports for senior government audiences
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Project, Visio), SharePoint, Teams, Azure DevOps, and DocuSign
Availability full time, Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:45 PM Eastern Time, from November 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027
Located in the United States and authorized to work in the United States; work cannot be performed from outside the United States
No current or prior involvement with any vendor that has bid on, or has an interest in, the client's child welfare system procurement; potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed
Must sign a client non-disclosure agreement, pass a background check, perform all work on client-provided systems or virtual desktop, and refrain from using AI meeting assistants in client meetings
Experience with CCWIS, SACWIS, child welfare, Title IV-E, Medicaid, integrated eligibility, or other federally funded human services systems
PMP or another PMBOK-based credential, an IIBA certification (CBAP or CCBA), or a contract management credential such as CPCM, CFCM, or NIGP-CPP
Prior work with a state central IT agency, state procurement office, or vendor relationship management unit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, 40 hours per week
Fully remote work within the United States
Work on client-provided systems or virtual desktop
W-2 contract engagement
Client interview by video conference