Leading Subject Matter Expert Jobs

Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.

What does a Subject Matter Expert do?

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.

The Benefits of Being a Subject Matter Expert

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.

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$150K - $200K *

Transform strategic client engagement and drive commercial growth through innovative solutions and senior-level relationship building to meet client objectives and enhance market positioning...

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Reposted 4 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's redefining release management. Oversee the planning and execution of application and infrastructure releases while ensuring compliance, minimizing downtime, and driving process impr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to impactful grant program leadership. Guide multi-country initiatives, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and ensure compliance while overseeing project implementation to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$74K - $137K *

Contribute to customer success by delivering expert training on Indirect Tax solutions. Collaborate with teams to create engaging content, facilitate workshops, and stay ahead of market trends, enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$225K - $295K *

Reimagine product leadership by defining and executing the strategy for AI-driven legal solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance productivity and decision-making, transforming complex tech...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$113K - $188K *

Pioneer cutting-edge AI solutions, building scalable full-stack web applications on AWS. Lead cross-functional teams to integrate advanced analytics and user-centric interfaces while promoting high-qu...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$96K - $162K *

Join a team that's driving innovative cyber defense strategies and shaping the future of enterprise security. As a senior technical advisor, you will enhance compliance and resilience against evolving...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $138K *

Lead the charge in managing configuration processes for MODES III systems, ensuring proper documentation and compliance. Utilize your expertise to support military family policies in this critical, re...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $220K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing knowledge management across practice areas. Lead a dynamic group in content creation, ensuring strategic alignment, innovative adoption of legal technologies...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$107K - $147K *

Transform your career by developing SEO strategies to enhance visibility, drive traffic, and support growth in healthcare. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize digital performance and lead innov...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Launch your career by leading EPM consulting engagements, translating complex business needs into innovative solutions, and mentoring teams to enhance delivery excellence while ensuring stakeholder al...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $120K *

Optimize cybersecurity efforts by translating complex business needs into actionable strategies, leading the Risk Management Framework lifecycle, and ensuring compliance with federal standards in a co...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of customer success by owning the entire customer journey, driving software adoption, maximizing renewal rates, and fostering strategic partnerships to deliver measurable business out...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $120K *

Optimize application performance and reliability as an Application Support Engineer. Ensure seamless operations of our cloud-hosted mortgage platform through effective troubleshooting, incident manage...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Lead the coordination and execution of IT service delivery, ensuring compliance and performance excellence across multiple client programs. Drive project management activities and stakeholder engageme...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic data analysis team, overseeing data management tasks, ensuring quality, and innovating through technical solutions to drive effective data reporting and suppor...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $141K *

Manage project coordination and support efforts within our Project Management Office, collaborating with federal stakeholders to ensure project delivery, documentation oversight, and best practice imp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$205K - $360K *

Join a team that's driving the future of AI by designing and building transformative software solutions. Leverage your expertise in AI and software engineering to create scalable applications that enh...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $132K *

Shape product marketing strategies for K-2 curriculum launches, driving go-to-market plans and messaging that resonate with school districts, fostering collaboration across teams and influencing overa...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$121K - $142K *

Transform the quality management landscape by overseeing document control and training processes, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving improvements within a dynamic biopharmaceutical enviro...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $250K *

Join a dynamic Go-to-Market team as you support sales efforts by providing technical expertise and strategic guidance to partners and customers, focusing on driving new business opportunities and achi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$188K - $282K *

Unlock potential by leading digital R&D strategies and platforms, ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Drive transformation across research, clinical, and regulatory domains, optimizing out...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$79K - $127K *

Lead the charge in operational oversight of HIMS coding data quality, guiding coder education activities to ensure compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in data management across acute care...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $130K *

Redefine client engagement by leading a tech-driven Client Experience team, enhancing service quality through innovative tools, and fostering talent for operational excellence in a fast-paced support...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $157K *

Join us in a pivotal role as a Product Manager, leveraging your expertise in educational technology and product management to redefine career exploration for students, drive strategic initiatives, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.