25.21 Physician

SierTeK proudly serves our clients by providing expertise in the Program Management, Information Technology, and Administrative Support domains. Founded in 2007 as a minority and service-disabled veteran-owned company, we serve as prime- and subcontractor for a multitude of Federal Department of Defense contracts. By focusing on continual improvement, our services remain at the forefront of our industry, and we pride ourselves on delivering our services with the highest degree of integrity.

SierTeK Ltd. is seeking a Physician to support an opportunity at Wright Patterson AFB, OH.

POSITION OVERVIEW SECTION 

The employee shall provide professional, scientific, and technical support services for the USAFSAM Department of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM/FE), Aerospace Medicine Studies and Analysis Division (FES), Aerospace Medicine Studies and Analysis Support Branch (FESS). USAFSAM/FESS is responsible for studies and analysis infrastructure and project execution support, to include project management, tracking of project funding and timelines, acquisition/contracting support, advice and consultation on research/study experimental design, data analytics and operational issues, support for protocol submissions and clearance by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs), consultation in epidemiological practices and methods, and consultation in writing and editing of manuscripts and research articles. This requirement is for expertise that is to be located within the FESS branch of the FES Studies and Analysis division, to support USAFSAM in providing studies and analyses project consultation, and in providing reach-back, expert consultation and assistance to MAJCOM Aerospace Medicine teams and/or base-level safety officers, flight surgeons, and physiologists conducting investigations into physiologic events and other human factors issues. The employee shall provide professional, scientific and technical research and analysis support for USAFSAM/FESS, to include providing deliverables as requested. 

Essential Job Functions

• Responsibilities shall include providing physician expertise for the Operational Consultation Support team and supporting the performance of USAFSAM studies and analysis portfolio, to include interfacing with USAFSAM/FE leadership and staff, other USAFSAM departments, other subject matter experts, as well as DoD professionals from multiple organizations, as required.
• Provide subject matter expertise to a multi- disciplinary team, established to provide an agile and comprehensive response to complex operational questions from the field, and within this framework, shall assess, contribute to, and support in-house operational consultation cell mission providing quick response capability, data collection and analysis ability.
• Responsible for developing journal publications, background bullet papers, consult documentation, power point presentations, and other deliverables as required.  
• Utilize expertise to provide active surveillance capability, as well as to maintain and expand relevant data repositories of interest.

Minimum Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Medical Doctor (MD)/Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, with 5-10 years of experience.
• Residency training in Aerospace Medicine. Other related residency training, such as Occupational Health or Preventive Medicine, may be considered.
• Expert knowledge in Aerospace clinical and operational medicine.
• Possess an American Board of Medical Specialty - Board Certified Physician with completion of DoD approved Aerospace Medicine Primary course.
• Possess excellent communication skills and shall provide insight into the appropriate response for an in-house operational consultation cell established to collect and analyze data related to operational concerns that need to be addressed by the multi-disciplinary aeromedical team.
• Well-versed in providing preventive medicine services, including comprehensive aerospace medicine/occupational medicine/preventative medicine.
• Proficient in managing and completing organizational functions.
• Proficient in USAF medical systems including: the Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), the Aeromedical Services Information Management System (ASIMS), the Automated Data System (ADS), the Aeromedical Information Management Waiver Tracking System (AIMWTS) and the Physical Examination Processing Program (PEPP).
• At a minimum, present at a regional or national level conference, have one or more manuscript submissions to peer reviewed journal or professional journals, and provide deliverables as developed for each consult that they lead.  
• Have a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. The NDA shall be provided to the Government Program Manager by start of performance.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of mission, organization, philosophy, visions, goals, objectives, and policies of the USAFSAM and 711 HPW is desired. 
• MAJCOM or equivalent experience as chief of aerospace medicine (SGP) is desired.
• Publications in an aerospace, aviation, occupational, public health or clinical peer reviewed journal is desired
• American Board of Medical Specialty – Aerospace Medicine Board Certified Physician is desired. 
• Current SECRET Clearance or the ability to obtain. 

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