Senior VA Oncology SME & Strategic Advisor

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

Job summary

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a highly experienced Oncology Physician to serve as a part-time Subject Matter Expert supporting a 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 the VA, and can translate clinical insight into practical recommendations that shape program

Qualifications

• Medical doctorate required, with a specialty in oncology.
• Active or former VA clinical experience.
• 15+ years of experience managing complex healthcare projects.
• 8+ years of direct oncology experience.
• Experience leading complex national-level initiatives.
• 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.

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

Skills

Oncology experience

VA healthcare knowledge

Strategic leadership

Program governance

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a highly experienced Oncology Physician to serve as a part-time Subject Matter Expert supporting a 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 the VA, and can translate clinical insight into practical recommendations that shape program