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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$120K - $130K *

Champion business analysis leadership throughout the project lifecycle, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet requirements, mitigate risks, and deliver successful outcomes in a dyna...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $280K *

Join our dynamic team to optimize sales strategies and empower clients by leveraging data and insights. Engage with top executives, represent the company at industry events, and drive product evolutio...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of packaging and labeling operations by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing product lifecycle management through effective collaboration with...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining compensation strategies across business units. This role leverages your expertise in compensation consulting, incentive design, and market analysis to enhance employee ex...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Elevate asset management by leading modernization initiatives in Federal IT, enhancing compliance, and driving operational efficiency across hardware and software lifecycle management...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving integrated demand generation through multi-channel campaigns that enhance brand awareness and build a robust pipeline in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Collab...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$99K - $120K *

Create a streamlined construction process as the onsite advocate, overseeing MEP systems from design through closeout, ensuring adherence to owner requirements for scope, schedule, budget, and operabi...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$180K - $220K *

Innovate external-facing initiatives with ownership from concept to execution. You'll navigate ambiguity, leveraging AI-first methodologies to build real solutions, shaping projects that matter to cus...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K *

Drive strategic service initiatives in healthcare, optimizing resources and enhancing patient care while leading a diverse clinical team. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve business objectives i...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Champion customer success by configuring and implementing Kinaxis Maestro solutions, aligning with business needs and enhancing supply chain management efficiency while collaborating across teams to d...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $220K *

Drive commercial excellence and optimize revenue operations by managing the deal desk process, ensuring effective governance between sales and finance, and championing automation initiatives for enhan...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $220K *

Elevate enterprise sales effectiveness by optimizing deal governance, automation, and policy management. Lead a strong team through a pivotal transition while enhancing operational excellence and buil...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a pivotal role ensuring optimal performance of the ServiceNow platform, handling system upgrades, user management, and complex problem resolution, while collaborating with stake...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Advance credentialing excellence by ensuring compliance and regulatory standards for healthcare providers through efficient verification processes and collaboration with medical staff and stakeholders...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Shape the future of federal pursuits by managing acquisition lifecycles and driving collaborative success across teams. Leverage your expertise in capture strategies to enhance win probabilities and t...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

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

$126K *

Engage in strategic partnerships as a Global Alliance Manager, collaborating with internal and external teams to drive growth and customer success. You will cultivate relationships, develop business s...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $228K *

Shape the future of customer satisfaction by leveraging your expertise to foster relationships and drive outcomes for enterprise clients using our innovative AI solutions...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Drive advanced network solutions, ensuring optimized performance and security across diverse cloud and data center environments while mentoring teams and automating key processes...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Support vital research in occupational epidemiology, focusing on military aviation and firefighter health. Collaborate with experts to analyze exposures and enhance safety in hazardous environments, c...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Help us drive success by coordinating proposal development across various sectors. This role oversees the entire proposal lifecycle, collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and impactful submiss...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $94K *

Elevate your career by conducting critical coding audits and analyses to ensure compliance with medical guidelines and support investigation of fraudulent activities while managing pended claims for e...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Unlock potential by generating precise SaaS pricing proposals and quotes, enhancing sales efficiency. Collaborate closely with teams to drive successful deal execution and improve quoting processes in...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$149K - $248K *

Transform the federal law enforcement landscape by leading teams to deliver strategic insights, operational enhancements, and innovative solutions that elevate performance and adapt to evolving challe...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at our enterprise sales team by driving business development efforts and building strategic relationships in the Data Center Services sector, ensuring effective communication, coll...

US-AnywhereRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$272K - $431K *

Shape the future of agent security architecture as you lead cross-company governance initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish and implement security standards and best practices while...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 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.