Coforma

An ongoing career satisfaction survey from Career Explorer reveals that software engineers rate the meaningfulness of their work, on average, at just 2.7 out of 5. For many in the tech industry, struggling to find a sense of purpose and fulfillment in day-to-day tasks can lead to frustration and, eventually, burnout. Working at Coforma is different. In our 2023 employee engagement survey, 93% of Cofolx agreed that they feel fulfilled by the work they’re doing here. This stems from our mission-driven ethos and a focus on truly understanding the people we’re building technology for so it can improve their lives. As Senior Software Engineer Karla M. Valcárcel Martínez puts it, “When I sit in on user research sessions with design and product, and users share how a new feature is impacting their experience, I’m able to connect with the larger ‘why’ behind our work. That is very fulfilling.” Karla also finds personal satisfaction when she’s contributing to her team. "Being able to collaborate with other engineers and come up with a solution together as part of my day-to-day makes me feel like I am able to contribute to Coforma in a meaningful way.” #EngineeringJobs #CivicTech #Culture #HCD

Hello Friends! If you are in the DMV area and looking to make an impact. Hit the link below 👇

We’re pleased to introduce our newest Business Analyst, Ramy Aly! Before joining Coforma, Ramy worked as a data analyst in the GovCon space, supplying metrics, developing dashboards, and creating reports to support decision-making processes. Ramy was drawn to our company’s mission and culture. “I love Coforma’s emphasis on civic tech, their core values, and creating work that makes a difference,” he shares. “Their commitment to professional development also drew me to the company. I hope to grow in my field and contribute to the exciting projects we do here.” Ramy hails from Northern Virginia, where he enjoys staying active outdoors. You can usually find him at the gym, biking, cycling, gaming, or catching a soccer game. Welcome to the team, Ramy! #CoformaCareers #RemoteJobs #GovCon #DigitalServices

Breaking down silos, promoting transparency, and fostering collaboration are prominent buzzwords in civic tech, but OrangeSlices AI’s 2025 Engage Federal Health 150 Honorees are putting them into action, setting the standard for leading with purpose and inspiring others to do the same. We’re honored to share that Coforma CEO, Eduardo F. O., is among the group of leaders being celebrated for #DoingItRight by leading a culture shift that prioritizes communication, transparency, and collaboration between government and its industry partners. From developing Veteran-centric solutions to streamline access to benefits and services, to driving progress in healthcare and health equity, to pioneering public interest technology, Coforma is committed to delivering policy-aligned products and services that make people’s lives easier, uplift communities, and build trust in government. Congratulations to all the 2025 honorees! We look forward to contributing to the collective progress we’ll make in the coming year. #Leadership #Innovation #TechforGood #GovCon

We are pleased to announce that Coforma has been awarded a new contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) under the CEDAR IDIQ: Benefits Management Team II. As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), improving access to critical benefits and services for Veterans is a mission we wholeheartedly support. Building on the progress we’ve made with the Benefits Tools Crew program, our team will continue to support VA by leveraging design and engineering expertise to streamline claims status processes and improve the web and mobile applications Veterans rely on for benefits. Recognizing the value of small, incremental improvements that make people’s lives easier, Coforma enthusiastically embraces this opportunity to make accessing benefits more efficient by delivering modernized digital experiences tailored to suit Veterans’ needs. #VeteranServices #Veterans #CivicTech #DigitalServices #GovernmentServices

Please join us in welcoming Coforma’s Senior Accessibility Engineer, Homer Gaines, CPACC! Homer began developing websites in ’94 to the tune of AOL dial-up tones. His unique background in traditional art, graphic design, behavioral psychology, and engineering led him to the accessibility field in 2001. “Specializing in accessibility was the logical choice,” Homer shares. “It allowed me to lean on my talents and lived experiences. Ever since, I’ve focused on leading, promoting, and advancing accessibility at every stage in the product development lifecycle.” Homer has led accessibility talks and workshops all over the world. The social impact of Coforma’s services and the fact that we prioritize accessibility so highly played a big role in his decision to join the team. “As a player-coach, I look forward to helping level up our teams and increasing accessibility awareness throughout the organization and beyond,” he shares. Homer pursues a myriad of interests outside of work from his home base in Atlanta, GA. In addition to being an independent recording artist, he’s a volunteer rescue diver, international keynote speaker, educator, and gamer. “But the best part is being married to my wife and daddy to three amazing children,” he says. Great to have you on the team, Homer! #CoformaCareers #A11Y #Accessibility #AccessibleDesign #RemoteJobs #CivicTech

The Congressional Hackathon is a long-standing bipartisan event that brings together members of Congress, congressional staff, government transparency advocates, and digital services leaders to accelerate solutions for making Congress more transparent, accessible, and effective. The 2024 event was heavily focused on AI, with conversations on cybersecurity, constituent-centered approaches, and responsibly automating commonly used processes and services. Coforma CEO, Eduardo F. O., and Senior Director of Public Interest, Megan Uhrich, were in attendance for the second year in a row. “It was great to see new technologists—college students and recent grads—present their ideas in the lightning rounds,” Megan shares. Many of the ideas developed during prior Congressional Hackathons have since been adopted by Congress. We’re honored to participate in events and conversations like these to share ideas and potential solutions, connect with others, and help shape the future of government services. #GovernmentServices #Leadership #Innovation #TechForGood

We’re excited to welcome Derek Via, our newest Proposal Manager! With extensive experience writing and managing business development proposals in government and private sectors, Derek uses his storytelling skills to translate real people’s lived experiences into engaging messages that resonate with stakeholders and cross-cultural audiences. His keen eye for detail and modern approach to language have helped him win over $20 million in contracts and grants for clients. “When I read about the meaningful work Coforma does to help people, all while promoting a healthy work culture, I knew it would be a wonderful team to work with,” Derek shares. “I hope to use my experience in proposal management to win new contracts that align with our mission and discover new topic areas our team can pursue with passion.” Derek joins us from Durham, North Carolina, where he lives with his partner Ryan, daughter Aria, cat RuPaw, and many plants. A lover of all things creative and outdoors, you can find him hiking, biking, skiing, rafting, bartending, obsessing over Mariah Carey, or penning poems for notable literary journals, depending on the day. We’re glad you’ve joined Coforma, Derek!  #CoformaCareers #RemoteJobs #GovernmentServices

Meet Rapi Castillo, Coforma’s newest Director of Engineering! With 17 years of experience as a software engineer, including numerous engineering leadership roles, Rapi has dedicated the last decade of his career to public service and civic tech. From working at the UN, Code for America, and the NYC Digital Service to political campaigning and nonprofit work, he’s passionate about leveraging his technical and leadership skills to build great products and foster a strong engineering culture that helps teams create positive impact. “Being part of Coforma excites me because the organization is doing important work rooted in public service,” Rapi shares. “The way we collaborate with stakeholders and use a modern, agile, and user-centered approach to solve problems aligns perfectly with my practice as an engineer. I’m eager to continue growing as both an engineer and a leader, and I believe Coforma is the ideal place for that kind of growth.” Originally from the Philippines, Rapi now lives in Queens, New York, with his husband, Benny, and their cat Poufie. When he’s not coding, you can find him running from Queens to Brooklyn or Manhattan, enjoying a musical or play, or cooking up a feast for family and friends. Welcome, Rapi! We’re so glad you’ve joined the team. #CoformaCareers #EngineeringJobs #CivicTech #GovernmentService

We’re honored to announce that Coforma has secured a new contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to support the Medicaid Drug Program (MDP). This critical program helps offset the federal and state costs of outpatient prescription drugs for Medicaid recipients and calculate rebate amounts drug manufacturers owe to state Medicaid agencies to cover these costs. We’ve assembled a powerhouse of industry-leading firms to help us deliver this work, including For People, ICF/SemanticBits, Oddball, Stratiform Digital, Element Solutions, and Blue Tiger. Our team includes Medicaid policy experts, human-centered researchers and designers, agile engineers, and others who collectively bring decades of experience supporting CMS. We’re also joined by experts in pharmacy rebates, pricing, and pharmacy data collection and reporting systems who guide our efforts in creating policy-aligned products and services to help ensure Medicaid recipients have affordable access to prescription drugs. Team Coforma will provide high-impact solutions to maintain the MDP’s operational excellence, reduce manual interventions, generate a clear, viable roadmap for future innovations, and reduce administrative burden for CMS personnel. Anchoring our efforts in an approach based on human-centered design principles, we’re committed to ongoing user engagement, iterative testing, and close collaboration with the CMS team and users as we develop and improve the MDP suite of products and services. We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work! #Healthcare #HealthIT #CivicTech #DigitalServices #GovernmentServices