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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$175K - $200K *

Optimize intelligent search solutions leveraging Elasticsearch and GenAI. Collaborate with clients to enhance relevance and decision-making, while applying advanced AI techniques and research to drive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Empower organizational growth by integrating commercial intelligence insights to enhance pricing strategies, competitive positioning, and sales effectiveness, driving data-driven decisions that impact...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $217K *

Join a team that’s redefining Business Intelligence and Analytics. This leadership role drives operational excellence, modernizes data platforms, and integrates AI to develop insights that support str...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $140K *

Tackle complex physical security challenges as a hands-on lead in a dynamic support team, prioritizing technical cases and driving team performance while leading development and operational efficienci...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $217K *

Unlock potential by leading the transformation of BI and analytics, establishing rigorous metrics and a modern data environment. Collaborate cross-functionally, champion AI tools, and manage a high-pe...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Advance system designs by leading innovative engineering practices to enhance AI capabilities and scalability for education-focused platforms, collaborating cross-functionally to drive impactful solut...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $120K *

Accelerate client retention and growth by effectively managing complex international claims, negotiating settlements, and ensuring operational efficiency across various cases while providing exemplary...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Pioneer cloud-native web applications development using JavaScript, React, and AWS. Collaborate in an agile environment to drive innovation, support production, and enhance data quality, showcasing yo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Take ownership of developing and maintaining cloud-native web applications using JavaScript and AWS, integrating databases, ensuring security compliance, and collaborating in an agile environment for...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Help us empower educational leaders by driving AI-first product strategies that enhance outcomes for students and educators. In this leadership role, you'll foster a culture of inclusion and accountab...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading client implementations and data analytics to enhance educational outcomes. Collaborate with institutional partners, manage technical integrations, and transform complex...

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3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Shape the future of clinical excellence by leading initiatives that elevate quality improvement, enhance patient outcomes, and ensure evidence-based practices throughout the organization. Drive educat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Shape the future of program management by leading client accounts, ensuring successful project delivery, and driving business growth. Collaborate closely with sales and R&D to achieve KPIs and maintai...

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4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$177K - $221K *

Lead the self-serve growth and engagement strategy, driving user activation and retention through a cohesive end-to-end funnel approach while fostering collaboration across teams to achieve measurable...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$172K - $202K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative insights and strategies for clients, leveraging in-depth market analysis and research expertise to address complex challenges and drive actionable results for...

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Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing utilization management across post-acute settings. Supervise a dynamic team, driving performance improvement and collaborating with clinical leadership to enhance workflo...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $145K *

Join our dynamic Product team to lead the absence management solutions, driving strategy, execution, and integration with behavioral health services. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $180K *

Transform the landscape of national security by leading growth strategies, managing full-lifecycle opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships, all to modernize critical IT ecosystems for esse...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $120K *

Empower cross-functional operations as a Senior Business Analyst, driving initiative solutions and enhancing vendor relationships while guiding teams through complexity to impactful recommendations fo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Transform proposal success by leading strategic pricing for U.S. Government contracts. Drive competitive analysis, compliance, and financial integration to ensure optimal pricing solutions while mento...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$160K - $240K *

Elevate your career by developing impactful relationships with key opinion leaders in the medical community. Utilize your scientific expertise to drive meaningful exchanges and support initiatives in...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Grow your career with a senior role leading complex aviation noise projects, mentoring staff, and shaping strategic practices. You'll expand organizational presence and drive business development whil...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $150K *

Manage the research-to-production pipeline by engineering solutions that transform threat intelligence findings into actionable detection artifacts, collaborating cross-functionally to enhance system...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join our dynamic Threat Intelligence team to transform research insights into production-ready artifacts and enhance cybersecurity solutions by building robust platforms and detection capabilities tha...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $150K *

Join the Threat Intelligence team to transform research findings into production-ready artifacts, enabling seamless integration into security products while collaborating with cross-functional teams f...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.