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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$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead deployment and integration processes, overseeing a dynamic team to enhance software delivery quality and operational efficiency within Public Safety environments...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $112K *

Join the Special Education leadership team to drive compliance, support staff, and enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities through collaborative practices and effective management...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of Public Safety deployments by leading a talented team, optimizing software installation and data integration while ensuring operational excellence and delivery q...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Lead the development and governance of a proposal content management system, enhancing proposal quality, efficiency, and compliance while supporting business growth across integrated correctional tech...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Empower a robust security framework by managing security initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with risk management str...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing clinical projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and adherence to client standards. Oversee cross-functional teams, enhance operational efficiency, and foste...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Shape your career by leading the design and optimization of advanced WAN solutions, enhancing network performance, and guiding clients through complex enterprise challenges with your expertise and str...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $163K *

The Data Scientist will collaborate with team members and stakeholders to develop machine learning applications and provide critical insights for strategic decision-making. This role involves data exp...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving healthcare research initiatives by managing projects, analyzing data, and translating findings into actionable insights that influence strategic direction and enhance indust...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead essential research initiatives focusing on patient experience measurement. Collaborate across teams, ensuring data integrity while driving innovation in analytics solutions and benchmarking metho...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$115K - $192K *

Drive innovation in legal content development by leveraging AI and strategic insights. Lead a team to expand the North American content portfolio, enhancing quality and relevance while ensuring alignm...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Lead the design and implementation of analytics frameworks to empower data-driven decisions, collaborating with data science and engineering teams to improve processes and infrastructure for scalable...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $105K *

Unlock potential by analyzing data to derive actionable insights. Collaborate with teams to collect key performance data, conduct trend analyses, and develop visual reports that support data-driven de...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of compliance by managing Vanta's external agent surfaces. You'll define strategies, drive product development, and ensure agents can securely leverage Vanta's ca...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$101K - $174K *

Empower a mission-driven team to design and maintain robust data pipelines and platforms, transforming complex data into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-functional experts to enhanc...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$124K - $157K *

Unlock the potential of enterprise data by engineering high-quality context for AI applications. Collaborate with teams to enhance retrieval accuracy and ensure compliance while driving innovation in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $230K *

Lead technical engagements as a trusted advisor, driving enterprise sales through expert solution design and strategic influence. Collaborate with teams to maximize customer outcomes and accelerate re...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $230K *

Empower enterprise clients by providing expert technical guidance and solutions, driving customer success through collaborative strategies, comprehensive engagements, and impactful presentations in th...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential with a role that drives innovation in engineering solutions for advanced training systems, utilizing systems engineering expertise in a collaborative environment to enhance naval...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform your career by leading strategic underwriting for a nationwide commercial marine portfolio. Drive profitable growth, manage broker relationships, and develop talent within a growing and spec...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engineer strategic transformation initiatives to modernize enterprise IT, overseeing program execution, Agile software delivery, and cloud adoption while ensuring compliance and alignment with DoD obj...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $148K *

Elevate your career by driving SAP data services testing, ensuring robust implementations that align with business strategies, overseeing testing phases, and engaging with developers and users to assu...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $122K *

Transform patient care through telephonic consultations, ensuring optimal medication management and disease state support. Collaborate with healthcare providers while meeting production metrics and up...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Strategize technical product evolution while translating complex architecture into impactful business narratives. Drive alignment between Product and Engineering, utilizing AI tools for enhanced effic...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading client engagements from concept to deployment, integrating technical knowledge with business acumen to deliver exceptional solutions for enterprise clients through collabor...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.