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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$95K - $115K *

Advance our business strategy by leading the analysis and implementation of technology solutions. Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to streamline processes, derive insights, and drive efficien...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $147K *

Lead the charge in analytics to drive business strategy, performance insights, and operational improvements while developing a high-performing team and establishing key partnerships across the organiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$68K - $143K *

Bring your expertise to design and maintain engaging multi-channel training solutions leveraging advanced Digital Adoption Platforms for a Department of War client, enhancing user understanding of SAP...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$125K - $205K *

Empower healthcare providers by optimizing clinical workflows and driving productivity improvements. This high-impact consulting role requires collaboration with clinical leadership to enhance operati...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Drive state-level legislative strategy by analyzing policy impacts and shaping business decisions, collaborating across teams to ensure relevant insights lead to effective advocacy within a fast-paced...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted yesterday

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer success by building trust, enhancing platform adoption, and ensuring value realization. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless experiences and champion customer needs while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$97K - $145K *

Transform the learning experience by leading training programs, coaching teams, and ensuring exceptional training delivery. Oversee multiple training initiatives while fostering a supportive and effec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

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

$139K - $144K *

Oversee enterprise database operations, focusing on Oracle administration, performance tuning, and security. Collaborate with teams to ensure high availability and effective backup strategies while su...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate clinical data standards by providing expert consultation on CDISC implementation, ensuring compliance and quality in clinical studies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive excellen...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $210K *

Join a dynamic team to lead, mentor, and grow Customer Success while driving account satisfaction and expansion through strategic collaboration and oversight within a fast-paced healthcare technology...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead the strategy for EIM's educational technology ecosystem, ensuring scalable solutions for hybrid learning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance curriculum quality, implement innovati...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$97K - $145K *

Transform your career with a dynamic role that designs and manages training programs, ensuring the success of new hires through innovative learning solutions, while leading a team of Learning Experien...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$173K - $210K *

Develop comprehensive technical content strategies for End User Computing, leading enablement initiatives and mentoring teams. Serve as a subject-matter expert on Horizon technologies, influencing pro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in decision science excellence, building a high-performing team to provide data-driven insights that fuel strategic decisions across product, marketing, and operations. Elevate organiz...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform project management for electronic security installations nationwide, ensuring high quality and compliance while effectively overseeing resources, schedules, and budgets. Collaborate with mul...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise service delivery by leading cross-center operations, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring high-quality IT services across multiple locations. Drive initiatives that improve performa...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Elevate client success by leading high-stakes projects and cultivating strong relationships while driving innovative solutions and business growth in a dynamic consulting environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $97K *

Shape the future of healthcare by conducting clinical case reviews and enhancing product quality for an AI-driven clinical platform. Collaborate with care teams to ensure accurate alert functionality...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in transforming teaching and learning through our AI-native platform, driving strategies for market growth, customer adoption, and revenue generation in the higher education technology...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion the successful delivery of complex tech and business initiatives. Lead multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality require...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $144K *

Explore your career by leading data-driven strategies and evaluations. Drive impactful decision-making in K-12 education through advanced analytics and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring alignment of...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$156K - $212K *

Lead the charge in Learning & Performance strategy for field training, enhancing sales capabilities and collaboration across teams, directly impacting new product launches and business success in the...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $110K *

Drive strategic sales growth in Humanities and Social Sciences by building relationships and executing innovative solutions to enhance learner outcomes and institutional success...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $110K *

Drive strategic sales growth by fostering partnerships in Humanities and Social Sciences. Collaborate with faculty to deliver tailored solutions, advancing learner outcomes and institutional success t...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$175K - $195K *

Lead the charge in cultivating innovative UX solutions by managing a dynamic team of designers. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to shape strategic platform access and achieve high-quality ou...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days 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.