Medical Officer

The application deadline is 10/13/2026.

About the role

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant events in the other modes of transportation – railroad, transit, highway, marine, pipeline, hazardous materials, and commercial space. NTSB determines the probable causes of accidents and events and issues safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences. For additional information about our mission, visit us at: ntsb.gov or view our video. This full-time position is located at NTSB Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior Technical Advisor providing expert opinions for accident investigation and research programs of the NTSB in the areas of physiology and medical fitness, toxicology and pathology, medical epidemiology, and biomechanics.
• Be available to respond to transportation accidents anywhere across the United States to investigate medical and injury issues related to transportation accidents.

Requirements

• Be a physician in any specialty with clinical experience.
• Have extensive knowledge and experience in transportation safety, toxicology, clinical and forensic pathology, determinations of cognitive or physical impairment related to accident causation, research methodology, injury analysis, and using medical literature to provide evidence‑based support for medical conclusions.

Skills

• Expertise in communicating complex medical issues in plain language.
• Ability to write technical reports.