Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) lend their deep knowledge and expertise in particular topics or fields to businesses and organizations, providing essential insights and guidance. SME positions span across industries, from healthcare to technology, and roles can range from consultants to trainers.
As a Subject Matter Expert, you have an opportunity to shape your industry's future, making a direct impact on strategic decisions and products. Providing thought leadership not only sets you apart professionally, but affords you the chance to influence great change within your field.
$90K - $120K *
Champion the awareness of suicide prevention and crisis intervention by providing expert knowledge and insights to enhance outreach efforts, create innovative strategies, and support comprehensive pub...
2 weeks ago
Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Communications
$90K - $120K *
Unlock potential by providing expert strategic communications to enhance Veteran outreach and behavioral health awareness through targeted, large-scale campaigns for the Office of Suicide Prevention w...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Transform VA healthcare modernization by providing expert support for VistA systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance interoperability and ensure accurate workflows, driving critical improveme...
2 weeks ago
Assessment Implementation Director
$93K - $166K *
Collaborate with district leaders to enhance assessment strategies, analyze data, and support educational programs. Drive insights and improvements for student outcomes, serving as a trusted advisor a...
1 week ago
Advanced Planning Document (APD) Subject Matter Expert (SME)
$95K - $120K *
Join a team that addresses complex Medicaid projects, guiding agencies through APD development and compliance. Lead strategy, manage stakeholder collaborations, and optimize funding processes for impa...
1 week ago
$160K - $200K *
Unlock potential by serving as a Subject Matter Expert in Momentum Financials, guiding federal budgeting strategies, analyzing complex issues, and ensuring operational excellence across financial mana...
Reposted 1 week ago
Preconstruction Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Construction Technical Sales
$154K - $277K *
Join a team that's transforming preconstruction by leveraging deep industry insights to help clients modernize workflows. As a trusted SME, you'll support strategic sales opportunities and drive measu...
1 week ago
Advanced Specialist, Learning Scientist
$110K - $125K *
Champion early learning assessment strategies, ensuring developmentally appropriate practices and instructional coherence for young learners across multiple contexts and systems...
5 days ago
Advanced Specialist, Learning Scientist
$110K - $125K *
Partner with us to enhance student-centered learning experiences by integrating learning science and AI into intelligent assessment systems, fostering engagement, reflection, and growth across digital...
5 days ago
Specialist, Service Management
$85K - $130K *
Lead the charge in optimizing K-12 IT environments by administering and enhancing Google Workspace for Education and Microsoft Cloud services, while ensuring operational excellence for thousands of us...
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Director, Project Management, AP Curriculum and Assessment
$80K - $130K *
Transform project management execution for course and exam revisions, ensuring timely delivery, operational excellence, and cross-department collaboration for impactful outcomes and continual improvem...
1 week ago
Parachute Systems – Subject Matter Expert
$120K - $150K *
Transform aerospace processes by providing expert insight into parachute systems for NASA's human spaceflight programs, ensuring mission assurance and quality engineering through collaboration with di...
1 week ago
$70K - $95K *
Transform clinical education operations by leading initiatives that enhance student placement and partner collaboration, ensuring compliance and quality in experiences across university programs while...
2 weeks ago
Sr Mainframe Technical Consultant
$100K - $160K *
Partner with us to architect innovative solutions for mainframe infrastructure, leveraging your extensive technical expertise in Broadcom's suite of products. Shape the future of our clients' operatio...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Join our dynamic team to lead Knowledge Management initiatives, streamlining operations across multiple service areas while managing documentation and self-service resources to enhance customer suppor...
2 weeks ago
Vice President, Enterprise Capture Management
$280K - $320K *
Optimize capture strategies and lead high-value government contract pursuits while driving strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate with senior stakeholders and build customer relationships to enhanc...
Reposted 1 week ago
Director, Capture Management - Enterprise Capture
$200K - $240K *
Champion high-stakes capture management by leading strategic government pursuits. Drive business growth through innovative strategies, team collaboration, and executive engagement, focusing on complex...
Reposted 5 days ago
Advanced Specialist, Technology Solutions
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in enhancing finance operations by overseeing Source to Pay and Record to Report processes, ensuring excellence in reporting and financial controls while partnering with key stakeholde...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Lead the charge in Human Capital Management initiatives, ensuring robust security configurations and seamless integrations while optimizing data migration and testing methodologies in a collaborative...
2 weeks ago
Director, Capture Manager - Air Force and Defense Agencies
$200K - $240K *
Join a leading team driving innovation and growth in defense solutions. As a Senior Capture Manager, you'll lead strategic initiatives, engage stakeholders, and shape winning proposals to secure oppor...
Reposted 5 days ago
$130K - $180K *
Grow by supporting contract opportunities and shaping new strategies with the Department of State, collaborating with program delivery and business development teams to enhance client interactions and...
1 week ago
Manager II, Performance Integrity Office
$144K - $155K *
Champion operational excellence by leading a dynamic team focused on quality governance, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring KPIs are not just met but exceeded through discipline...
6 days ago
Engineering Management and Reporting (EEMR) Technical Staff (VA ESOM)
$114K - $129K *
Unlock potential by overseeing endpoint management and reporting initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance operational capabilities, ensuring endpoint health, security, and visib...
2 days ago
$141K - $198K *
Champion growth by leading a high-performing sales team focused on K-12 education, driving revenue and pipeline targets while engaging with key stakeholders and ensuring alignment with customer needs...
3 weeks ago
$125K - $172K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare analytics to improve patient outcomes. Collaborate across diverse teams, develop key content, and drive innovative solutions in clinical documentati...
3 days ago
What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?
Subject Matter Experts typically require a bachelor’s degree in their relevant field, as well as several years of experience. Higher roles may require a master's degree or PhD.
What industries hire Subject Matter Experts?
Almost every industry hires Subject Matter Experts, from healthcare to technology and media. Organizations of all sizes rely on SMEs to provide guidance, training, and expertise in their respective fields.
How much can a Subject Matter Expert earn per year?
On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.