Senior Precision Oncology Expert - Federal Programs

Prometheus Federal Services; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a Precision 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.

The SME will provide strategic clinical and scientific expertise to inform program direction, molecular testing guidance, implementation strategies, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD with oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, or cancer genetics.
• Experience translating evidence into clinical practice, policy, or program guidance.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship; ability to obtain a public trust.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and cancer genetics.
• Support precision oncology programs by translating emerging scientific evidence into actionable clinical or programmatic guidance.
• Apply and interpret NCCN 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 specimen selection across the cancer care continuum.
• Develop, maintain, or provide expert guidance on molecular testing recommendations across various cancer types and clinical scenarios.
• Provide specialized expertise in hematologic malignancies, including molecular testing approaches and biomarker interpretation.
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and leadership stakeholders to support precision oncology initiatives and program objectives.
• 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.

Skills

Oncology expertise

NCCN guidelines knowledge

Scientific communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MD or PhD in Oncology or related field

Job description

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a Precision 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.

The SME will provide strategic clinical and scientific expertise to inform program direction, molecular testing guidance, implementation strategies, and stakeholder engagement activities.