Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.
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.
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.
Senior Business Development Manager - Department of the Navy
$90K - $130K *
Champion business growth by identifying and cultivating new Navy opportunities, leveraging existing relationships to expand Odyssey's market presence and increase revenue in the Department of Navy sec...
1 week ago
VP, Product Marketing & Field Enablement
$200K - $220K *
Lead commercialization efforts, forging strategic partnerships across marketing, sales, and product teams to drive growth and adoption of innovative HealthTech solutions. Collaborate to create impactf...
2 days ago
$112K - $145K *
Grow your career by ensuring the performance and reliability of our data platform. As a key member of the team, you'll manage data pipelines and play a crucial role in incident response and data quali...
3 days ago
Senior Director of Engineering
$190K - $250K *
Join a team that drives innovative engineering solutions for clinical trials. Lead a talented organization, reshape technology strategy, and enhance operational efficiency while delivering impactful A...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$180K - $200K *
Unlock potential by leading analytics strategy and influencing healthcare outcomes through advanced insights and collaboration. Drive impactful solutions, mentor talent, and excel in complex data envi...
2 weeks ago
Principal - Space & Hypersonic Noise Programs
$120K - $150K *
Empower the future of aerospace noise management by leading strategic growth initiatives, nurturing federal relationships, and driving innovative project solutions in a dynamic landscape of aviation n...
2 days ago
Senior Product Analyst - Clinical Research Products
$90K - $130K *
Empower business transformation by bridging stakeholders and IT in digital initiatives. Lead AI-driven projects, optimize processes, and drive measurable outcomes while fostering innovation and collab...
2 weeks ago
Product Specialist - Data and Insights
$226K - $381K *
Shape the future of digital marketing by driving data-driven solutions for enterprise clients. Leverage your expertise to develop strategic accounts, manage the sales cycle, and foster successful cust...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing IT incidents, ensuring swift resolutions and maintaining high service quality while collaborating with various support tiers to enhance system efficiency and c...
2 weeks ago
Acct Exec Enterprise (Field) - IC3 (ACTMGT - Acct Mgmt - Enterprise Accts)
$75K - $109K *
Drive revenue growth by managing K-12 accounts, executing strategic sales plays, and ensuring comprehensive client engagement. Collaborate across teams to meet targets while maintaining high standards...
Yesterday
Senior Product Manager, Intelligence
$180K - $215K *
Elevate data privacy solutions as a Senior Product Manager, driving strategy and execution for key AI-driven products. Collaborate closely with a dynamic team to enhance data visibility and risk manag...
3 days ago
Senior Engineer - LLMOps & MLOps
$120K - $150K *
Advance AI initiatives by building automated infrastructure. Own multi-cloud MLOps pipelines integrating legacy systems with AWS and Azure for scalable, observable, and deployable AI solutions. Drive...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr Business Unit Systems Analyst
$74K - $124K *
Advance efficiency by leading system integrations and enhancements in financial operations. Engage in requirement gathering, analysis, and testing for Oracle General Ledger and Fixed Assets. Support t...
3 days ago
$176K - $282K *
Transform technical solutions for Air Force proposals by leveraging deep IT knowledge, fostering operational credibility, and architecting strategic architectures across multiple domains. Collaborate...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Implementation Consultant, Large Deployments
$100K - $125K *
Drive successful client onboarding by managing deployments and creating scalable processes for enterprise solutions. Utilize data-driven insights and project management skills to enhance customer expe...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $130K *
Join an innovative team to lead AI enablement efforts, facilitating workshops and building workflows for clients. Assume ownership of engagements while promoting AI adoption and supporting users to dr...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Security GRC - Compliance Onboarding & Readiness
$131K - $210K *
Drive proactive security compliance as a hands-on leader, mentoring a GRC team while executing high-impact projects. Ensure audit readiness through innovative design, engineering partnerships, and con...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Principal M365 Exchange & Collaboration Architect
$120K - $160K *
Transform enterprise collaboration with your architectural leadership. Drive architecture decisions for Microsoft 365, Exchange, Entra ID, and Teams in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment while...
Reposted 1 week ago
Principal M365 Exchange & Collaboration Architect
$130K - $160K *
Help us elevate federal collaboration and messaging platforms by leading architectural decisions, optimizing enterprise solutions, and ensuring compliance in a heavily regulated environment with your...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Shape the future of transportation operations through data analysis, process innovation, and strategic collaboration to enhance efficiency and service performance in a dynamic environment...
2 days ago
$90K - $120K *
Transform client experiences by leading software implementation projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to define project objectives, manage resources, and drive successful deployments while ensuring...
Reposted 6 days ago
Salesforce Developer Administrator
$80K - $110K *
Manage and optimize Salesforce Education Cloud to support strategic business needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance student and partnership relationships, while ensuring effective system adm...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Help us design and deliver innovative enterprise solutions that modernize legacy healthcare systems, enhance interoperability, and drive digital transformation initiatives supporting Veteran healthcar...
2 weeks ago
Sr. Principal Software Engineer
$141K - $226K *
Transform ML inference performance by optimizing pipelines and deployments across diverse platforms. Drive innovation through deep technical expertise in CUDA, advanced quantization techniques, and in...
3 days ago
Principal Consultant, Security Governance
$120K - $150K *
Lead strategic client engagements in information security governance, risk, and compliance. Deliver tailored security solutions, enhance security postures, and ensure alignment with industry standards...
2 days ago
What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?
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?
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?
On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.