Precision Oncology

prometheusfederalservices; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services seeks a highly experienced Precision Oncology Subject Matter Expert to support a national federal precision medicine initiative focused on molecular testing, precision oncology, and cancer care.

The role requires translating evidence into practical clinical and programmatic guidance, applying NCCN guidelines, reviewing biomarkers and assay platforms, and collaborating with clinicians, administrators, and federal leaders to advance standardized molecular testing across

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Molecular Pathology, Genetics, Immunology, or related field.
• Expertise in oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and cancer genetics.
• Strong knowledge of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines and oncology care pathways.
• Experience translating evidence into clinical practice, policy, or program guidance.
• Expertise in hematologic malignancies and molecular testing applications.
• Knowledge of molecular assay platforms and testing methodologies.
• Experience developing or advising on molecular testing guidance and recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to communicate to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME expertise in oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and cancer genetics.
• Translate emerging scientific evidence into actionable clinical or programmatic guidance.
• Apply NCCN guidelines to support clinical decision-making.
• Review and advise on molecular testing strategies, biomarkers, and assay platforms.
• Develop or provide guidance on molecular testing recommendations across cancer types.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support precision oncology initiatives.
• Communicate complex concepts to clinicians, administrators, and leadership.
• Support enterprise-wide standardization of molecular testing practices.

Skills

Oncology expertise

Precision medicine

Molecular diagnostics

Cancer genetics

NCCN guidelines

Clinical program guidance

Scientific communication

Public trust clearance

Education

MD or PhD in Oncology or related field

Tools

Molecular assay platforms

Biomarker testing workflows

Job description

Position Summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner of federal health agencies. We are exploringadding a highly experiencedPrecision Oncology Subject Matter Expert(SME)to support a nationally significant federal precision medicine initiative focused on molecular testing, precision oncology, and evidence-based cancer care. In this role, the candidate will provide strategic clinical and scientificexpertiseto inform program direction, molecular testing guidance, implementation strategies, and stakeholder engagement activities. The ideal candidate willpossessdeepexpertisein oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and cancer genetics, with the ability to translate complex scientific evidence into practical clinical and operational recommendations. This individual will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare leaders, and federal stakeholders to advance standardized approaches to molecular testing and precision oncology across diverse healthcare environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide subject matterexpertisein oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics,andcancer genetics
• Support precision oncology programs by translating emerging scientific evidence into actionable clinical or programmatic guidance.
• Apply and interpretNCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines and other evidence-based oncology care pathways to support clinical decision-making.
• Review, interpret, and advise on molecular testing strategies, biomarkers, assay platforms, and specimenselectionacross the cancer care continuum.
• Develop,maintain, orprovideexpert guidance on molecular testing recommendations across various cancer types and clinical scenarios.
• Provide specializedexpertisein hematologic malignancies, including molecular testing approaches and biomarker interpretation.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to support precision oncology initiatives and programobjectives.
• Communicate complex scientific and clinical concepts effectively to diverse audiences, including clinicians, administrators, and executive leadership.
• Support enterprise-wide efforts to standardize molecular testing practices and precision oncology workflows.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Oncology, Hematology/Oncology, Molecular Pathology, Genetics, Immunology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstratedexpertisein oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and cancer genetics.
• Strong knowledge of NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines and evidence-based oncology care pathways.
• Experience supporting precision oncology programs and translating scientific evidence into clinical practice, policy, or program guidance.
• Expertisein hematologic malignancies and molecular testing applications for hematologic cancers.
• Knowledge of molecular assay platforms, biomarker testing, specimen requirements, and testing methodologies across the cancer care continuum.
• Experience developing, evaluating, oradvising onmolecular testing guidance and clinical recommendations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
• Ability to obtain a public trust

Preferred Qualification

• Direct experience supporting VA, VHA, NPOP, or other national precision oncology programs.
• Experience supporting national molecular testing programs, multi-vendor testing models, or enterprise-level standardization initiatives.
• Familiarity with implementing molecular testing guidance across academic, community, federal, or integrated healthcare delivery settings.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary oncology teams, laboratory leaders, and healthcare executives to advance precision medicine programs.

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. 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: $170,000 - $200,000

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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