Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Accenture Federal Services

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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