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The Docusign IAM Platform for Government

Published Feb 13, 2024
4 min read

At the core of every government process are agreements, forms, and contracts that need to be created, committed to, and managed. Now, Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) is redefining the role of agreements in government, transforming them from a source of delay to a strategic tool for eliminating inefficiencies. 

The Docusign IAM platform connects every step of the agreement process—turning paperwork and static PDFs into actionable data, aligning workflows across departments, and speeding up decisions that drive real results. Removing the daily friction that exists throughout forms, contracts, and agreements frees teams to focus on their mission while strengthening the everyday efficiency of government.

Simplify and modernize the constituent experience 

Modernize service delivery with digital-first, self-service experiences that are fast to deploy, easy to use, and seamlessly integrated. 

Improve agreement operations for maximum efficiency 

Automate the routine work behind every agreement—like signing, routing, and filing—so agencies can focus on delivering faster, more effective public services. 

Securely centralize data, surface insights, and build trust 

Safeguard controlled or sensitive information, track activity with full transparency, and unlock data that drives smarter decisions and stronger public trust. 

Qualifications & Credentials

Certified

Authorized

Secure

Auditable

Section 508


FedRAMP Moderate

AES-256 encryption (at rest)

Full audit trail (names, emails, IP addresses, locations)

ISO 27001


GovRAMP 

Multiple authentication methods (phone, SMS, KBA, ID verification, PIV cards)

Full chain of custody (timestamped sends views, downloads)

PCI


DoD IL4 (DISA BCAP Connected)

Dedicated government cloud

All downloads are digitally signed and protected against tampering

SOC 1 & SOC 2 

  • 2 days

    saved in document signing turnaround time, on average

  • $5.56

    reduction in hard costs per agreement saved, on average


  • 29%

    reduction in personnel time per agreement saved, on average

Docusign IAM Platform features 

Our unique platform features address each step of the agreement process. Select features are included in our applications to help agencies deliver a better constituent experience, reduce costs, and streamline processes.

eSignature: Securely capture electronic signatures for both internal and constituent-facing processes while maintaining a complete audit trail on each document.

Navigator: Organize agreement data in a central repository and leverage AI to unlock data that was previously hidden in unreadable, static files.

Maestro: Build a variety of workflows without writing a single line of code to digitize your agreement journeys from end to end.

Web Forms: Meet constituents where they are with a digital-first, self-serve experience to capture information and signatures, and in return, streamline data collection for government agencies.

Agreement Prep: Easily leverage templates to generate custom, accurate, and professional agreements in seconds, adding flexibility, speed, and compliance to your agreement process.

Monitor: Protect critical data and agreements from unauthorized activity through round-the-clock tracking.

App Center: Extend your agreement workflows by connecting partner apps to writeback data and push downstream application updates.

Integrations: Connect existing disparate processes into an end-to-end experience with our 1000+ integrations and APIs.

Preconfigured IAM applications for Government

To support your agency, Docusign bundled specific features from the above list into preconfigured FedRAMP and GovRAMP authorized applications designed for federal, state, and local agencies. 

  • IAM for CX: Deliver exceptional constituent and employee experiences without the heavy lifting or coding with this application. Optimized forms and agreement processes boost conversion rates with the ability to agree instantly, virtually anywhere, on practically any device with our secure and fast signing solution. 

  • IAM Core: This application includes all the platform features you need to put agreement data to work for government agencies. Build and deploy customized workflows, automate agreement processes, centrally store completed agreements, and transform static documents into dynamic assets that drive decision-making.

  • Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM): Streamline the entire contract lifecycle, from pre-signature activities such as document generation, and post-signature tasks like tracking, managing, and storing documents. 

Use case examples

Case management

Correspondence

Grants & lending

Permits & licensing

Intake

Eligibility

Provisioning

Open records requests

Service inquiries

Records management

Grant/loan applications

Eligibility assessments

Post-award monitoring

New business registrations

Building permits

License

Enforcement & corrections

Tax

Human resources

Procurement

Warrants/affidavits

Court reports

Witness sheets

Clearance forms

Parole applications

Property appraisals

Assessments

Appeals

Offer letters

On-boarding documents

Policy updates

RFPs

Sole source justifications

Supplier compliance

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