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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$110K - $160K *

Engineer impactful training programs by leading design, development, and delivery for defense initiatives. Oversee training specialists to ensure Navy command readiness through effective instructional...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing cybersecurity by driving Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities and collaborating with stakeholders. Elevate your expertise while mitigating risks and ens...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $141K *

Support our development team by facilitating Agile processes and sprint goals. Your role will shape the outcomes of Space missions through effective practices, ensuring projects progress smoothly and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$114K - $139K *

Analyze and manage comprehensive research for key defense initiatives, providing expert cost analysis and solutions to enhance program efficiencies within the Army's C5ISR endeavors...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead MAGTF operational analysis, scenario development, and exercise planning. Contribute to strategic goals and mentor staff in advanced military doctrine and planning processes...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $170K *

Empower the integration of AI technologies by engineering scalable solutions while coaching diverse teams. Collaborate across cloud-native platforms and legacy systems to modernize applications and ac...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Elevate the DOD Intelligence Directorate by managing knowledge processes and enhancing information flow to support mission-critical operations and decision-making across various teams and locations...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Lead complex consulting and forensic engineering projects in medical devices. Drive client engagement, technical leadership, and mentor junior staff while fostering growth and scalability in a multidi...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $130K *

Shape the future of K-12 education as a strategic leader driving effective program adoption and execution. Influence cross-functional alignment, improve partner success, and enhance educational equity...

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2 weeks ago

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

$152K - $237K *

Shape the future of technology consulting by driving customer engagement, delivering tailored solutions, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the sales process. Collaborate with sales teams to pioneer...

1 week ago

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

$77K - $176K *

Lead the charge in developing high-impact training programs for space intelligence, utilizing the ADDIE model to ensure alignment with operational needs and evolving threats, enhancing mission readine...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by advising on Somali culture and politics while facilitating key engagements for U.S. Special Operations Forces, requiring deep expertise and strong communication skills in challengi...

Yesterday

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

$88K - $154K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of aerospace by providing vital support for complex test missions, ensuring coordination, integration, and real-time execution for MDA's initiatives. Join a dynami...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$62K - $110K *

Optimize business intelligence applications by leading data analytics projects, enhancing decision-making capabilities through advanced data visualization, and resolving technical challenges. Collabor...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Champion educational excellence as you lead comprehensive special education services. Collaborate with administrators, shape programs, and support students with diverse needs, ensuring compliance and...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by governing infrastructure operations, overseeing modernizations, developing standards, and advising leadership to ensure resilience and compliance in diverse IT environments...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Oversee program management to support seamless transition schedules and roadmaps across IT networks. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries while maintaining compliance and governan...

4 weeks ago

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

$196K - $294K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative operations analysis solutions that strengthen national security. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to foster technical excellence, grow talent, and dri...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $170K *

Deliver exceptional leadership in accreditation and delegation oversight by ensuring compliance with NCQA standards, fostering a culture of quality improvement, and collaborating across functions to m...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $115K *

Drive innovative acquisition strategies for commercial SATCOM, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver effective solutions and support mission-critical operations for the US Space Force and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing the skills of professionals through innovative training solutions. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful technical training, fostering a learner-cente...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Innovate learning solutions by partnering with leaders to enhance organizational performance and foster leadership development through engaging experiences across diverse formats globally...

Today

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in providing analytic support to enhance national security missions. Engage in technical analyses, modeling, and simulations to inform all-source threat assessments within a collaborat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$215K - $355K *

Reimagine risk management solutions by leveraging your expertise in quantitative software engineering to enhance our strategic valuation platform and tackle complex financial challenges collaborativel...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a diverse team of 100+ contractors to manage complex Navy surface ship maintenance projects, ensuring strategic alignment and effective contract execution...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.