Principal Consultant (Federal Health)

Fairfax, VA
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Position Summary
Prometheus Federal Services (PFS) is a trusted partner to federal health agencies. We are seeking a Principal Consultant to lead strategic growth and client engagement across the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This candidate will work closely with internal teams and federal healthcare clients to develop integrated program solutions and oversee project execution across multiple capability areas.

This role is responsible for driving business development, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and expanding existing contracts. The ideal candidate will bring a deep expertise in federal healthcare operations, particularly within VHA, and a strong track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver strategic solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Client Leadership & Delivery
  • Own and manage senior-level federal client relationships, serving as a trusted strategic advisor
  • Lead project planning and execution across complex engagement, ensuring alignment with contract requirements and client expectations
  • Anticipate client needs and deliver innovative, actionable solutions that create measurable value
  • Oversee project risk management, issue resolution, and delivery quality across multidisciplinary teams
Financial & Portfolio Management
  • Manage a portfolio of federal health engagements, with accountability for revenue performance, utilization, and profitability
  • Oversee staffing plans, resource allocation, and financial management for contracts
  • Ensure delivery aligns with contractual requirements, company expectations, and profitability targets
Growth & Business Development
  • Assess new opportunities and support pursuit decisions based on strategic fit and viability
  • Participate in capture activities for active bids, including color team reviews and capture planning
  • Contribute to proposal development, including technical approach, past performance, and staffing strategies
  • Support new, add-on, and follow-on sales efforts with existing client accounts
People Leadership & Culture
  • Lead and develop high-performing teams through coaching, mentorship, and stretch assignments
  • Identify and develop a diverse pipeline of high-potential consultants and future leaders
  • Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Contribute to firm-wide initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, improve operations, and reinforce delivery excellence
Minimum Qualifications
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration, Public Health, or a related field
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience in federal healthcare, government consulting, or program/project management
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex federal engagements and managing multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience overseeing project financials, staffing models, and delivery performance
  • Active PMP certification
  • Proven ability to mentor staff and build high-performing teams
  • Experience supporting business development activities, including capture and proposal efforts
  • Familiarity with VHA or other related healthcare systems
  • Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft 365 suite
  • Ability to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship
  • Ability to obtain a public trust

Compensation & Benefits

PFS offers a benefits package that may include health, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time off; and other programs to support employees and their families. Learn more about PFS Benefits.

PFS benefits, compensation, and bonuses are determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract and organizational requirements.

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 recruiting@pfs.us. 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.

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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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