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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$250K - $275K *

Elevate healthcare delivery by leading a dedicated team in clinical evaluations, ensuring best practices while providing client-facing support and expertise in medical claims, regulations, and emergin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive partner growth through data analysis and cross-functional leadership. You'll transform complex analytics into actionable insights, ensuring operational excellence and a st...

US-AnywhereRemote

6 days ago

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

$100K *

Join a dynamic team committed to delivering real customer value through innovative product management. Drive outcomes by collaborating closely with design and engineering, ensuring your product decisi...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Drive go-to-market strategies and execute innovative marketing initiatives across life sciences and healthcare sectors to enhance product positioning and customer engagement, fostering organizational...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Drive the technical direction of complex distributed systems, guiding architectural decisions and mentoring teams. Leverage expertise in Go, security, and cloud to tackle high-impact challenges and es...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of complex product areas and drive data-driven outcomes. Innovate by integrating AI across features while ensuring operational accuracy. Collaborate cross-functionally and elevate home...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$74K - $87K *

Shape the future of global missions by cultivating impactful church partnerships. In this role, you'll engage church leaders, develop customized strategies, and promote meaningful involvement in missi...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$163K - $224K *

Drive strategic planning and execution of acquisitions/divestitures, ensuring seamless integration and value creation across teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage milestones, risks, and comm...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with a pivotal GRC Program Architect role focused on implementing and managing compliance frameworks like FedRAMP, CMMC, SOC 2, and more. Collaborate hands-on with engineering to sec...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at delivery by leading Agile teams, optimizing workflow, and enhancing collaboration to achieve strategic outcomes and foster organizational agility and continuous improvement thro...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform the clinical operations landscape by ensuring timely deliverables and quality outcomes for moderate to high complexity studies. Lead cross-functional teams and manage contracts while driving...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$92K - $174K *

Drive excellence in software testing by designing robust strategies, implementing automation, and mentoring engineering teams. Collaborate to enhance product quality, while leading improvements in tes...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $273K *

Lead the charge in digital transformation by shaping product strategy and executing innovative experiences that enhance customer engagement and drive measurable growth. Partner with cross-functional t...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform IT support operations by leading the Service Desk team, ensuring seamless service continuity, driving best practices, and enhancing user productivity through strategic planning and technical...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive client success through expert implementation of our LMS, ensuring seamless transitions for clients while managing multiple projects. Collaborate effectively across departments and enhance user e...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Transform the landscape of product marketing by launching innovative strategies, drive brand loyalty, and create impactful messaging. Lead a dynamic team while navigating cross-functional relationship...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $225K *

Elevate rotorcraft aerodynamics through leadership in wind tunnel testing, model development, and data analysis, while ensuring safety and technical excellence in a dynamic engineering environment...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Develop and optimize lifecycle marketing strategies across email and SMS to enhance customer engagement, retention, and revenue. Collaborate with teams to drive performance, execute initiatives, and p...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$148K - $203K *

Champion the future of AI-centric QA by architecting and driving quality standards that enhance engineering workflows, ensuring robust, scalable delivery of cutting-edge market intelligence with a foc...

US-AnywhereRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing a cutting-edge healthcare data platform, utilizing Elixir and Python to create scalable applications that drive innovation and enhance patient outcomes thr...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$70K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise CMS operations, ensuring optimal performance, governance, and seamless content workflows. Collaborate with teams to maintain system integrity and support efficie...

US-AnywhereRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in designing advanced electrical power systems for Federal projects. Oversee power distribution infrastructure, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with clients and guide juni...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced electrical power systems design for critical infrastructure. Lead efforts in power distribution, controls integration, and compliance, ensuring effective communication with clients a...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$207K - $346K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct medical case reviews, collaborate with healthcare professionals, and leverage your clinical skills to ensure appropriate patient care through evidence-based decision-mak...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$59K - $100K *

Take ownership of Child and Youth Behavioral counseling services for military families. Provide non-medical support, training, and consultations in a school setting. Collaborate effectively to meet th...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 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.