Full-Time

Ab Initio Developer

Comtech

Comtech

51-200 employees

Full-service IT solutions for government contracts

No salary listed

Washington, DC, USA

In Person

On-site interview in Washington, DC; no remote work.

Category
Data & Analytics (1)
Required Skills
Bash
SQL
ETL
Linux/Unix

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience of hands-on work designing and implementing data integration solutions for data warehouse and business intelligence systems
  • 5+ years using, configuring, and tuning industry leading ETL software tools in data intensive, large scale environments
  • 5+ years hands-on design, development and support experience with the Ab Initio product suite using GDE, Co>Operating System and EME. Experience in any of the following is desired: Query>It, Conduct>It, Express>It, Continuous flows, Metadata Hub.
  • 3+ years hands-on experience working in Unix/Linux environment, with proficiency in Unix shell scripting (Korn, Bourne, Awk, Sed, etc.)
  • 3+ years hands-on experience with scheduling tools, preferably, Control-M
  • Strong SQL.
  • Strong ability to effectively communicate (oral presentation) concrete concepts to a variety of stakeholders across business and information technology organizations in a formal and informal manner.
  • Strong writing skills including attention to metadata and definitional detail as well as ability to visually depict concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to work close with others, to work through design challenges, to solve problems, and to mentor and guide.
  • Proven ability to work both independently and in groups as a self-motivated and highly engaged contributor.
  • 1+ years of experience working with Health Insurance (Payer) organizations or a highly related field including knowledge of Health Level-7 (HL7) and / or related Claims, Enrollment, and Benefits Administration industry data models / taxonomies is preferred (not required).
Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day maintenance and development support for the FEP Operations Center’s ETL processes for the delivery of Audit control mappings for the Care Coordination Technical Infrastructure (CCTI) data warehouse environment
  • Generate and maintain system documentation for ETL/DI processes developed
  • Assist with troubleshooting of system and application performance related issues and recommend fixes.
Desired Qualifications
  • HL7 experience (1+ years) preferred

Comtech provides a full range of IT solutions for the Civilian Federal Government, the Department of Defense, and other Agencies, with a focus on the finance and medical sectors to help meet regulatory requirements while reducing costs and boosting agility. It delivers tailored IT services through skilled staff and contract-focused project execution, guided by an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery. The company differentiates itself through its award-winning, customer-oriented approach and a formal QA framework that emphasizes process-driven delivery and compliance for government and regulated contracts. Its goal is to offer reliable, compliant, and cost-efficient IT solutions that improve government operations and strategic flexibility.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Third quarter 2026 bookings hit $175.4 million and backlog reached $731.6 million.
  • June 2026 Gilat sale should deliver $143 million to $145 million for debt reduction.
  • Matt Bugbee’s 2025 hiring strengthens federal civilian growth after the public safety pivot.

What critics are saying

  • Debt covenants stay suspended only until July 31, 2027, leaving refinancing pressure.
  • Comtech cut 24% of workforce by April 30, 2026, signaling fragile operating leverage.
  • If Gilat sale stalls, Comtech lacks cash to support Allerium and service $116 million borrowings.

What makes Comtech unique

  • Allerium’s $107 million Q2 funding proves stickiness with Tier 1 telecom customers.
  • Comtech is refocusing on public safety after selling most S&S to Gilat in 2026.
  • Retained cybersecurity training and NG-911 offerings give Comtech a narrower mission-critical niche.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

Commuter Benefits

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Meal Benefits

Employee Referral Bonus

Gym Membership

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Company News

GovCon Wire
Jun 25th, 2025
Matt Bugbee Joins Comtech as Chief Growth Officer

Matt Bugbee joins Comtech as chief growth officer.