Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services

$135,200 - $360,800 / year

Washington, DCFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Accenture Federal Services

About Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services partners with federal health agencies to transform healthcare delivery through innovative solutions and systems thinking leveraging data, data, artificial intelligence, policy, and processes. As the U.S. healthcare system faces critical challenges in access, outcomes, workforce capacity, and affordability, we're reimagining and reinventing healthcare to drive measurable outcomes for patients, providers, payers, and leadership.

About the Role

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Deputy CMO) will serve as a strategic clinical leader across our 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.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Client Engagement

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

Business Development & Growth

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

Thought Leadership & Brand Building

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

Delivery Excellence & Solution Innovation

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

Domain Expertise & Advisory

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

Talent & Community Development

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

Innovation & Technology Leadership

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

Required Qualifications

Clinical Credentials

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

Federal Healthcare Experience

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

Technology & Innovation

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

Consulting & Business Skills

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

Leadership & Communication

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Why This Role Matters

Federal healthcare touches millions of lives—from active-duty service members and veterans to Medicare beneficiaries and underserved populations. The Deputy CMO will be at the forefront of reinventing how the federal government delivers healthcare, leveraging technology while never losing sight of the clinical mission: better outcomes for patients and efficient and effective use of clinical staff. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of federal healthcare delivery, working at the intersection of clinical practice, technology innovation, policy, and strategy.

About Working at Accenture Federal Services

Accenture Federal Services provides a collaborative environment where clinical expertise is valued and amplified through cutting-edge technology and diverse perspectives. Additionally as part of larger global Accenture, you will have the ability to learn from and with experts from across all industries.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$135,200—$360,800 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

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.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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About this role

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Deputy Chief Medical Officer to lead clinical strategy across its federal health portfolio. This role bridges medicine, technology, and policy—you'd advise federal health agency executives on healthcare transformation, represent the company at industry forums, and translate clinical needs into technology-enabled solutions. The position demands equal fluency in clinical practice, health IT systems, federal policy, and change management, with the ability to communicate credibly across clinicians, technologists, policymakers, and business leaders.

Your responsibilities span four interconnected areas: serving as a trusted clinical advisor to agency leadership and driving business development for federal health initiatives; building Accenture's thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and point-of-view documents on healthcare innovation; ensuring clinical rigor in solution design and delivery across active programs; and maintaining deep expertise across EHR modernization, population health, telehealth, value-based care, AI applications, and DoD and VA-specific requirements. You'd also mentor clinical talent and help build a community of practice within the organization.

This is a full-time, in-office role in Washington, DC with a salary range of $135,200 to $360,800. It suits an experienced clinician or health leader with strong strategic and business acumen, proven ability to influence at executive levels, and genuine interest in federal healthcare transformation and policy.

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