Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services•Washington, DC

56d•$135,200 - $360,800

About The Position

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Deputy CMO) will serve as a strategic clinical leader across Accenture Federal Services' federal health portfolio, translating clinical, technical, and policy expertise into technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable outcomes by design. This role encompasses clinical, health IT, policy, and change management to drive innovation across all federal agencies. The Deputy CMO will partner closely with the Chief Medical Officer and account leads to leverage data and AI to create scalable solutions that deliver outcomes and return on investment. This position requires equal parts clinical acumen, technological fluency, strategic thinking, and change leadership—someone who can speak credibly to both clinicians, health policy personnel, technical teams, and executives.

Requirements

MD/DO or RN degree with current, active license required
Minimum 6 years of clinical practice experience
Physicians must maintain current Board Certification in their specialty
Demonstrated commitment to continuous clinical learning and expanding technical knowledge
Direct operational experience with a federal health agency required, with clinical experience in Military Health System and/or Veterans Affairs strongly preferred
Deep understanding of federal health organizational structures, priorities, and challenges
Knowledge of federal health policy, legislation, and regulatory environment
Proven experience leveraging technology to create and deliver healthcare solutions
Demonstrated ability to translate clinical needs into technical requirements and solutions
Understanding of health IT systems and ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
Experience with healthcare data, analytics, and clinical decision support systems
Commitment to using technology, process, and policy to improve patient care and outcomes
Demonstrated success in proposal writing and business development
Experience supporting or leading strategic initiatives in healthcare organizations
Proven ability to influence without direct authority across matrixed organizations
Track record of building consensus among diverse stakeholder groups
Strong executive presence and ability to engage with senior government officials
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for both clinical and executive audiences
Record of demonstrable success in executive strategic leadership
Experience building, developing, and leading multidisciplinary teams
Effective workforce communication, technical writing, and presentation skills
Ability to manage ambiguity and drive clarity in complex environments
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with major federal EHR platforms (Oracle Health/Cerner Millennium, MHS GENESIS, VistA) and EHR modernization programs
Formal training or certification in clinical informatics (board certification, fellowship, or advanced degree)
Experience with healthcare delivery in operational, remote, or austere environments (military deployments, humanitarian assistance, disaster response)
Deep understanding of risk management, accreditation (JCAHO, NCQA), and compliance requirements for federal healthcare
Familiarity with federal procurement processes, contract vehicles, and FAR/DFAR
Hands-on experience implementing or managing value-based care programs, quality measures, or alternative payment models
Formal training or certification in organizational change management methodologies
Understanding of healthcare cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, ATO processes)
Familiarity with cloud-based health IT platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
Experience with modern software development and delivery approaches in healthcare or government settings

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted clinical advisor to federal health agency leaders
Represent Accenture Federal Services as a federal healthcare clinical and innovation expert at executive forums and industry events
Guide client teams on communications and coordination with federal health organizations and interagency initiatives
Drive strategic perspectives on emerging healthcare delivery models, value-based care, and health equity initiatives
Lead subject matter expert support for client-focused campaigns and proposal efforts
Identify major federal healthcare initiatives which Accenture to participate
Develop and evaluate innovation partnerships and channels for federal healthcare solutions
Contribute clinical and strategic input to win strategies, technical approaches, technology solutioning, and pricing discussions
Build trusted advisor relationships with agency clinical, technical, and operational leadership
Create compelling thought leadership to elevate Accenture Federal Services' federal health brand
Author publications, blogs, whitepapers, and industry articles on healthcare reinvention
Speak at health conferences and engage in panel discussions as an industry expert
Develop point-of-view documents on evolving technologies, virtual care, AI in healthcare, and data utilization
Position Accenture as a leader in healthcare reinvention and outcomes-based delivery
Maintain consistent project delivery engagement across health-related programs
Ensure clinical and health outcome focus in all solution designs and implementations
Evaluate and advise on clinical technologies for solutioning and client delivery
Provide functional expertise for platform/product assessments
Translate functional needs of healthcare staff, administrators, and patients into technical requirements
Drive focus on the Quadruple Aim: improved patient experience, better population health, reduced costs, and enhanced clinician experience
Subject matter expert across multiple health domains including but not limited to: Electronic health records (EHR) modernization and interoperability, Health IT deployment and associated change management, Patient experience, engagement, and digital health adoption, Population health management and clinical analytics, Healthcare operations optimization and clinical workflow redesign, Telehealth and virtual health expansion, Health policy, regulatory compliance, and privacy, Clinical decision support and AI/ML applications in healthcare, Value-based care models and quality measurement
Stay abreast of clinical, technical, regulatory, and legislative trends impacting federal healthcare
Navigate DoD and VA-specific healthcare requirements and operational contexts
Support recruiting and retention of healthcare professional staff
Build and lead a community of practice for clinical professionals
Mentor and develop clinical talent for consulting roles
Coordinate the use of external medical or healthcare expertise for engagements
Contribute to workforce resilience, safety, and health initiatives for both Accenture and client teams
Champion the adoption of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics
Evaluate emerging health technologies and their applicability as was adjustment for federal healthcare challenges
Drive interoperability initiatives and advancement of appropriate standards use
Promote systems thinking and outcome focused, patient-centered care approaches
Lead exploration of digital therapeutics, remote patient monitoring, and care coordination technologies