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 - $268K *

Empower the delivery of enterprise-grade software as you design and lead automated testing and CI/CD strategies. Collaborate across teams to elevate quality assurance, eliminating bottlenecks and ensu...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Champion agile excellence as a Senior Scrum Master/Project Manager, leading multiple teams with an emphasis on coaching, metrics-driven delivery, and effective collaboration between engineering and pr...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Transform healthcare navigation through analytical insights and hands-on clinical support. Drive optimal member outcomes by collaborating with cross-functional teams while enhancing best practices in...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$96K - $125K *

Explore a critical role enhancing healthcare through quality management and client success. Leverage robust data analysis and cross-functional collaboration to drive impactful healthcare initiatives f...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $239K *

Make your mark at the forefront of clinical intelligence, driving product strategy and execution for content workflows that empower healthcare professionals with timely and reliable information...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $152K *

Innovate solutions by designing and developing ServiceNow applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust enterprise solutions, ensuring platform reliability and adherence to Agile metho...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$97K - $141K *

Drive excellence in inpatient and outpatient coding by overseeing practices, maintaining guidelines, and ensuring compliance with regulations while leading a team dedicated to accuracy and reimburseme...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Drive impactful leadership strategies by partnering with executives to overcome critical business challenges. Leverage data insights to enhance organizational effectiveness, cultivating long-term clie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Drive critical incident resolution as a Senior Incident Manager, ensuring swift and effective responses to major customer-impacting incidents. Lead teams through pressure-filled situations while maint...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize AI solutions by designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge models while collaborating across teams to enhance capabilities and drive innovation in a fast-paced environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$99K - $172K *

Empower teams to improve operational efficiency through consulting and innovative solutions. Lead discovery, process redesign, and AI implementation while collaborating across functions to achieve mea...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that transforms client requirements into impactful technical solutions. Your expertise will directly influence client success while fostering collaboration and innovation in a supportive e...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer success as the primary contact for support and operational health, ensuring exceptional service delivery and proactive risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $185K *

Partner with us to drive strategy and implementation of Modular Open Systems Approach across army systems, ensuring flexibility, interoperability, and effective governance while engaging with senior l...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $143K *

Empower the audit team to enhance compliance and control across regulatory frameworks, ensuring accurate financial management while leading the development of corrective action plans and fostering col...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Empower new business development by leveraging expertise in Public Safety solutions, collaborating across multiple teams, and driving impactful engagement with prospects and partners to enhance market...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

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

$125K - $150K *

Join us to elevate quality standards in radiopharmaceutical development. Lead GMP compliance and quality systems while mentoring junior staff. Drive improvement across our portfolio, ensuring regulato...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Unlock potential by providing expert pre-sales technical support for complex data solutions. Lead customer relationships and drive innovation through comprehensive data management and analytics strate...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Engage critical stakeholders in clinical trials by providing expert medical oversight, ensuring patient safety, and driving regulatory compliance in a collaborative home-based role within the medical...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Manage and lead a pivotal risk and compliance team, enhancing security measures and frameworks, conducting audits, and ensuring alignment with evolving regulations while fostering collaboration across...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to lead cross-functional AI transformations at the enterprise level, shaping strategies that drive measurable business outcomes while engaging directly with senior executives acros...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Transform cybersecurity frameworks in healthcare by driving compliance and enhancing information assurance for audiology systems. Collaborate with teams to develop security solutions, implement standa...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Elevate efficiency in mission support by leading a dynamic Program Management Office, managing diverse task orders globally, and ensuring compliance and performance excellence across all contract requ...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in cross-functional initiatives related to Medical Policy and Coding, applying clinical knowledge and data analysis to enhance organizational efficiency and support evidence-based clin...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Drive innovation at the forefront of BI development, focusing on optimizing application systems within a financial platform while ensuring robust data analytics and collaboration across environments t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks 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.