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Medical Director Category: Leadership and Management Roles
Main location: United States, Virginia, Fairfax
Position ID:J1026-1476
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Description: CGI Federal is building the next generation of VA's Medical Disability Examination (MDE) program, and we're looking for people who want their work to directly improve Veterans' benefits outcomes.
The Medical Director serves as the senior clinical authority for the MDE contract, providing leadership, oversight, and quality assurance for all medical examination activities performed under this program. The Medical Director ensures that contract medical examinations meet VA standards for accuracy, completeness, and clinical integrity. This role supports front line Examiners, promotes consistency in medical evaluation practices, and ensures alignment with VA disability examination requirements.
The Medical Director must be a licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.), in good standing with a State Medical Board, board certified in a relevant specialty, and possess at least 5 years of experience directly related to VA disability examinations.
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office with work performed at client site in Washington, DC.
Your future duties and responsibilities: Clinical Leadership & Oversight
• Provide expert clinical guidance, leadership, and direction to Examiners conducting VA contract medical examinations.
• Ensure examinations and medical documentation adhere to VA disability evaluation standards and evidence based guidelines.
• Offer real time clinical consultation to Examiners to promote consistency and accuracy across the examination process.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Conduct oversight, review, and validation of medical reports, findings, and Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs).
• Ensure clinical outputs meet contract quality standards, VA expectations, and regulatory/compliance requirements.
• Identify performance gaps and lead corrective action plans, training, and process improvements to enhance clinical quality.
Operational & Program Support
• Collaborate with program leadership to support efficient, compliant, and timely execution of medical services under the contract.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of workflows, policies, and clinical protocols that support successful program operations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on medical evaluation processes, ensuring alignment with VA guidance and evolving requirements.
Veteran Centric Clinical Expertise
• Leverage experience with pre discharge examinations, ensuring accurate assessments of service members transitioning from active duty.
• Apply expertise from Military Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) processes to support accurate, fair, and clinically sound evaluations.
• Lead and oversee proper completion and interpretation of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) across multiple specialties.
Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including VA representatives, to ensure clinical accuracy and operational excellence.
• Represent clinical interests in program meetings, quality reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role: Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree.
• Current, active medical license in good standing with a State Medical Board.
• Board Certification in a relevant medical specialty.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in VA disability examinations or equivalent experience evaluating disability and functional status.
• Experience with at least one of the following . Military Pre discharge exams . Military Medical Evaluation Board processes . Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
Desired qualifications/non essential skills required:
• Strong understanding of VA disability policies, medical evidence standards, and exam protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to lead clinical teams and mentor medical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and Veteran experience.
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $165,300.00 $351,600.00.
CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well being programs
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