Oncologist

prometheusfederalservices; United States; On-site; USD 248,000 - 310,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) seeks a highly experienced Oncology Physician to serve as a part-time Subject Matter Expert for a high-visibility federal healthcare program. 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 VA healthcare systems, and can translate clinical insight into practical recommendations

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate required with oncology specialty.
• Active or former VA clinical experience preferred.
• Experience leading national-level healthcare initiatives is essential.
• Ability to translate clinical insight into program strategy and actions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior program leadership presence to inform strategy and drive outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for cohesive program execution.
• Translate clinical expertise into actionable program plans and materials.
• Identify and mitigate program risks and dependencies.
• Develop briefing materials for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior project managers and support staff.
• Assess oncology trends and care-delivery innovations at scale.

Skills

VA experience

Oncology expertise

Strategic guidance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD)

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. Learn more about PFS Benefits.

The posted salary range represents PFS's good‑faith estimate for this role. Actual compensation offered will be determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to: the candidate's education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience; internal equity; geographic location; and contract and organizational requirements. PFS is committed to fair, consistent, and equitable compensation practices across the organization, and offers are calibrated to maintain internal pay equity while remaining competitive in the external market.

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.

Texting Privacy Policy and Information:

• Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.


• No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes.


• Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.


• Msg & data rates may apply.


• Opt out at any time by texting "stop".