Fractional IT Leader​/Interim IT Director; Public Sector

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company | Contract

Leonardtown, United States | Posted on 02/28/2026

Employment Type: Contract / C2C / 1099 / W2 (via Dhaka Technologies Limited)

Location: Maryland (Hybrid)

On-site kickoff + periodic in-person meetings required

All work must be performed within the United States

Duration: Through June 30, 2026 (no extensions planned)

Hourly Rate: $70 – $90 per hour (based on experience)

Dhaka Technologies Limited is seeking a senior Fractional IT Leader / Interim IT Director to support its public-sector client, the Health Department, Maryland
. The consultant will provide executive-level IT leadership to guide execution of an existing IT Modernization Roadmap
, with emphasis on governance, cybersecurity, data modernization, and operational oversight.

This is a hands‑on advisory leadership role ideal for candidates with prior government or public-health IT modernization experience.

• Provide fractional executive IT leadership and strategic guidance
• Lead execution of an established IT Modernization Roadmap
• Develop or refine IT governance, prioritization, and intake processes
• Identify and manage IT and cybersecurity risks
• Assess cybersecurity posture (NIST-aligned) and advise on IR/DR
• Guide data governance, integration, and analytics improvements
• Support internal staff executing modernization initiatives
• Deliver bi‑weekly status reports and monthly executive briefings
• Participate in on‑site kickoff and required in‑person meetings

• 10+ years of IT leadership experience
• Proven experience supporting state, county, or local government IT programs
• Strong background in:
  • IT strategy and governance
  • Cybersecurity leadership (NIST frameworks)
  • Risk management and compliance
  • Experience with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 compliance
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fractional/consulting role

• Must use client‑issued laptop(s) for all work
• No work permitted outside the United States
• All data must remain within U.S.
  
  -based systems
• Must be eligible to work on U.S. public-sector contracts

Dhaka Technologies Limited is a Washington, DC–based IT consulting and staffing firm supporting federal, state, and local government clients across IT modernization, cybersecurity, and data transformation initiatives.

• Interested candidates email resume highlighting relevant public‑sector IT leadership and modernization experience and three (3) professional references to talent
• Please include “Fractional IT Leader: ” in the subject line.