Oncologist

Prometheus Federal Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 310,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services is seeking a part-time Oncology Physician SME to advise a high‑visibility federal healthcare program. You will provide strategic clinical guidance and domain expertise to inform program direction while a project management team handles day‑to‑day execution.

The ideal candidate has deep oncology experience, preferably within the VA system, and can translate clinical insight into practical recommendations that shape strategy, care delivery models, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate with oncology specialty.
• Active or former VA clinical experience or direct VA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Inform program strategy using oncology expertise and engage federal stakeholders.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive program execution.
• Translate clinical insight into actionable program recommendations and planning.
• Support risk management and governance for national initiatives.
• Prepare briefing materials and strategic communications for senior leadership.
• Mentor junior project managers and support staff.
• Identify oncology trends to enhance program outcomes at scale.

Skills

Oncology expertise

VA healthcare knowledge

Strategic guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Program leadership

Education

Medical doctorate

Job description

Position Summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner of federal health agencies. We are exploring the addition of a highly experienced Oncology Physician to serve as a part‑time Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting a high‑visibility federal healthcare program. In this role, you will provide strategic clinical guidance and domain expertise to inform program direction, while a dedicated project management team leads day‑to‑day execution. The ideal candidate brings deep oncology experience, preferably within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, and can translate clinical insight into practical recommendations that shape program strategy, enhance care delivery models, and strengthen stakeholder engagement. This is a unique opportunity to contribute at a national level, advising on complex initiatives, identifying emerging trends, and ensuring clinical credibility across senior federal audiences, without the demands of full‑time operational management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior program leadership presence, leveraging direct oncology experience to inform strategy, build credibility with federal stakeholders, and drive program outcomes
• Support cross‑functional coordination across clinical, administrative, technical, and operational teams to ensure cohesive program execution
• Provide clinical expertise that can be translated into actionable program strategy, workflow design, and implementation planning by the program team
• Support identification and mitigation of program risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as appropriate
• Support the development of program documentation, briefing materials, and strategic communications for senior leadership audiences
• Mentor and support junior project managers and workstream support staff
• Assess emerging oncology trends, care delivery innovations, and opportunities to enhance program outcomes at scale

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical doctorate required, with a specialty in oncology
• Active or former VA clinical experience, direct working knowledge of VA healthcare systems and operations
• 15+ years of experience managing complex healthcare projects
• 8+ years of direct oncology experience
• Experience leading complex multi-disciplinary clinical and administrative national‑level initiatives
• Experience in developing structured, innovative solutions and managing large teams while implementing the solutions
• Experience in healthcare operations management and business development
• Experience in strategic roadmap creation
• Experience in revenue cycle management
• Experience with program governance, risk management, and performance measurement frameworks
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously across funded hiring needs
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Preferred Qualification

• Direct experience practicing or leading oncology programs within the VA healthcare system
• Familiarity with the VHA organizational structure, VISN operations, and federal program management frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

PFS offers a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; a retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families.

• health, dental, and vision coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• disability and life insurance
• a retirement plan
• paid time off
• and other programs to support employees and their families

Learn more about PFS Benefits.

The posted salary range is the company’s good‑faith estimate for this role. PFS benefits and compensation are determined by various factors, including, but not limited to, location; the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience; as well as contract and organizational requirements.

Salary Range: $180 - $225 hourly

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by law.

Accommodations

PFS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure applicants with disabilities have equal access to the hiring process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Workplace Health, Safety, and Compliance

This position may be subject to client‑specific or government‑mandated vaccination, health, or safety requirements, which may change over time.

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