Medical Operations Oversight Physician - Part Time (Strategic Planner 5) - 26716

HII's Mission Technologies division•Mclean, VA

About The Position

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a highly experienced physician to serve as an independent Medical Operations Oversight Physician in support of contracted medical operations. This role provides clinical oversight, inspection, and assessment of medical services delivered under contract, and serves as an independent check on both the Program Medical Director and subcontracted medical providers. The Medical Operations Oversight Physician evaluates the quality, compliance, readiness, and execution of medical operations, including emergency medical services, mobile surgical and resuscitative capabilities, critical care evacuation teams (CCET), and pre-hospital care personnel. This position does not provide routine patient care and does not replace the Program Medical Director; rather, it provides objective, independent assessment and advisory support to program leadership. The ideal candidate is a senior medical professional with extensive operational medicine experience who is comfortable conducting inspections, reviewing clinical governance, identifying gaps, and advising leadership on risk, compliance, and corrective actions. This is a part-time role and hours will be determined based on work requirements. This part-time position requires travel to operational sites, medical facilities, and program locations, including austere or overseas environments. This is a part-time role and hours will be determined based on work requirements.

Requirements

15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
15+ years of clinical and/or operational medical experience, including significant time in emergency medicine, trauma, critical care, or operational medicine environments.
Demonstrated experience conducting medical inspections, assessments, audits, or oversight activities.
Extensive familiarity with emergency medical services, trauma care, resuscitative medicine, and pre-hospital or expeditionary medical operations.
Ability to operate independently and provide objective, authoritative medical assessments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of formal inspection reports.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting government, military, or Special Operations medical programs.
Experience with mobile surgical or resuscitative teams, CCET operations, or deployed emergency medical capabilities.
Experience providing oversight or governance for subcontracted medical providers.
Familiarity with DoD, federal, or international medical standards applicable to operational environments.
Prior experience serving in a senior advisory, inspector, or medical governance role.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent inspections and assessments of medical operations performed under contract to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, clinical standards, and applicable guidance.
Evaluate the performance and readiness of subcontracted medical providers delivering emergency medical services, mobile surgical and resuscitative teams, CCET capabilities, and EMT-level care.
Serve as an independent clinical oversight function and check on the Program Medical Director and subcontracted medical organizations.
Review medical governance structures, credentialing processes, clinical protocols, and quality assurance programs.
Assess clinical risk, patient safety practices, and adherence to accepted standards of care in austere or operational environments.
Conduct site visits, observe medical operations, and interview medical personnel as part of inspection activities.
Review medical documentation, training records, equipment readiness, and staffing models for compliance and sufficiency.
Identify gaps, deficiencies, and areas of risk; provide written findings, recommendations, and corrective action considerations.
Support the development and refinement of medical inspection checklists, evaluation criteria, and reporting templates.
Advise program leadership on medical readiness, operational risk, and compliance trends.
Coordinate with program leadership, operations staff, and subcontractors to support transparency and resolution of findings.
Prepare formal inspection reports, executive summaries, and briefings for internal leadership and government stakeholders as required.