Oncologist

Prometheus Federal Services•Fairfax, VA

9d•$180 - $225•Remote

About The Position

Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is seeking a highly experienced Oncology Physician to serve as a part-time Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting a federal healthcare program. This role involves providing strategic clinical guidance and domain expertise to inform program direction, with a dedicated project management team handling day-to-day execution. The ideal candidate will possess deep oncology experience, preferably within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, and can translate clinical insights into practical recommendations to shape program strategy, enhance care delivery models, and strengthen stakeholder engagement. This is an opportunity to contribute at a national level, advising on complex initiatives, identifying emerging trends, and ensuring clinical credibility with senior federal audiences, without the responsibilities of full-time operational management.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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