Audiologist Lead

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audiologist Lead to drive clinical operations and manage the benefits process supporting the U. S.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The ideal candidate will have a proven background in audiology, strong leadership capabilities, and experience coordinating and overseeing efficient clinical operations support for a regional and/or national enterprise.

The position is intended to support an opportunity that is pending award. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple subcontracted locations, ensuring high standards of Veteran care and service.
• Provide leadership, guidance, oversight, and quality assurance to front-line, audiology Examiners.
• Enhance operational efficiency while ensuring outstanding clinical audiology services.
• Direct the deployment and management of programs to improve access to audiology services.
• Consolidate and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor clinical performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of disability and compensation audiology examinations conducted by professional audiology services providers.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate project and operational documentation, including status updates and progress reports.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and SAIC/VA policies in the delivery of audiology services.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Audiology (Au. D.) and at least three 6+ years of experience relevant to completing VA disability examinations.
• Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license to practice audiology at the doctoral level in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Experience in clinical operations and program management.
• Experience with implementation and evaluation principles, as well as relevant regulations and policies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of program development.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale clinical operations.
• The ability to obtain a public trust clearance.
• Previous experience working with the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), U. S. Department of Defense, or other large government agencies.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or Board Certified in Audiology from the American Board of Audiology (ABA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), U. S. Department of Defense, or other large government agencies.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), or Board Certified in Audiology from the American Board of Audiology (ABA).

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