Medical Officer

National Transportation Safety Board; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Transportation Safety Board seeks a Medical Officer (SL-0602-00) to lead medical investigations across all transportation modes, drawing on toxicology, clinical and forensic pathology to support safety recommendations.

You will write technical reports, develop medical education programs, and present findings to investigators and stakeholders nationwide. Willingness to travel across the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Medical degree required and licensure as physician.
• Expertise in toxicology, clinical and forensic pathology, impairment determinations.
• Experience in research methodology and injury analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex medical issues in plain language and write technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert consultant in researching, evaluating, and interpreting medical records and other evidence relating to accident investigations and safety studies across all transportation modes.
• Conduct or lead safety studies related to medical fitness using accident investigation results to formulate recommendations for safety improvements.
• Provide written medical analysis of accident investigations, medical issues, and toxicology findings.
• Write authoritative technical papers that analyze clinical medical, biomechanical, policy, epidemiologic, and ergonomic issues related to transportation safety; provide technical review of such issues for investigative reports.
• Analyze and make recommendations on medical priorities and develop program evaluation ideas in anticipation of Congressional interest.

Job description

THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 10/13/2026

As a Medical Officer,SL-0602-00, this position will be a physician (doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine, or equivalent) who has extensive knowledge and experience in areas such as toxicology; clinical and forensic pathology; determinations of cognitive or physical impairment related to the cause of an accident; research methodology; injury analysis; and using medical literature to provide evidence-based support for medical conclusions. In addition, the candidate should possess expertise in communicating complex medical issues in plain language, writing technical reports, and have the skills to develop and present educational programs dealing with medical issues in an accident investigation. Finally, the ideal candidate must be available to investigate medical and injury issues related to transportation accidents anywhere across the United States. As a Medical Officer, SL-0602-00, you will perform the following duties:

• Serve as an expert consultant in researching, evaluating, and interpreting medical records and other evidence relating to accident investigations and safety studies across all transportation modes.

• Conduct or lead a variety of safety studies related to medical fitness using accident investigation results as the basis for formulating recommendations for safety improvements. Adopted recommendations will impact worldwide transportation industries.

• Provide written medical analysis of accident investigations, medical issues, and toxicology findings, including medical conditions and qualifications of transportation operators.

• Write authoritative technical papers that analyze clinical medical, biomechanical, policy, epidemiologic, and/or ergonomic issues related to transportation safety. Provide technical review of such issues for investigative reports.

• Analyze and make recommendations on issues related to medical priorities and develops unique program evaluation and assessment ideas in anticipation of, or in response to, Congressional interest.