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 Accessibility Subject Matter Expert
$110K - $130K *
Transform the digital accessibility landscape by leading Section 508 initiatives, guiding technical teams, and ensuring compliance through diligent testing and remediation. Join a collaborative team d...
5 days ago
Senior Accessibility Subject Matter Expert
$110K - $130K *
Champion digital accessibility as a Senior Subject Matter Expert, providing leadership, testing, and guidance for Federal Section 508 programs, ensuring compliance, and enhancing accessibility across...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in developing robust competency models and standards to enhance workforce planning and talent management for a federal agency, ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and addressin...
2 days ago
Director of Analytics and Business Intelligence - Apexus
$135K - $236K *
Shape the future of analytics by leading a dynamic data management team, driving excellence in data strategy and operations while fostering collaboration across organizational functions to deliver act...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Performance Senior Training Facilitator
$120K *
Join a team that's passionate about transforming the built environment through experiential learning. As a trusted facilitator, you'll engage directly with industry leaders, adapting programs that add...
3 weeks ago
$84K - $211K *
Elevate your career by enhancing business systems to drive client success and improve internal operations, while serving as a key mentor and systems analyst in a dynamic environment focused on solutio...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in developing a high-performing admission platform by integrating innovative AI solutions and transforming product strategies while mentoring a dedicated team to achieve measurable bus...
6 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Drive AI and machine learning innovations to enhance regulatory processes, improve knowledge management, and optimize document processing. Lead projects from conception to deployment while ensuring hu...
Yesterday
$116K - $182K *
Lead the logistics security strategy to enhance safety and efficiency across a global transportation network, managing claims, relationships with partners, and implementing preventative measures for h...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$125K - $144K *
Lead and drive complex IT and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while managing cross-functional teams and executive stakeholders for successful project execution and delive...
Reposted 3 days ago
$160K - $181K *
Manage and oversee R&D project timelines, ensuring effective collaboration across teams. Develop tracking mechanisms and assess project issues while aligning with regulatory standards in the medical d...
2 weeks ago
Maritime Robotics and Autonomous Systems (MRAS)/ Science and Technology (S&T) Analyst
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of maritime warfare by coordinating emerging tech in autonomous systems. Serve as the key technical advisor and liaison, enhancing operational effectiveness across various branches of...
1 week ago
Quantum Technology Subject Matter Expert
$125K - $150K *
Engage as the principal technical advisor in quantum technologies, guiding defense applications through independent evaluations, technical roadmaps, and strategic recommendations to optimize mission o...
5 days ago
Mission Planner Operations SME
$150K - $190K *
Take ownership of mission planning and execution, ensuring successful optical surveillance operations; collaborate with crews and stakeholders to meet strategic objectives while adapting to dynamic re...
2 weeks ago
Mission Planner Operations SME
$150K - $190K *
Drive your career with a key role in mission planning and execution, ensuring optimal operational success through strategic coordination and collaboration with diverse teams in dynamic space operation...
2 weeks ago
DOE Subject Matter Expert in Education and Training on Nuclear Waste Cleanup Safety
$100K - $120K *
Drive collaboration and elevate safety training for DOE nuclear workforce with comprehensive strategies in facility construction and waste cleanup, ensuring health compliance and enhancing educational...
5 days ago
Training Management & Schools Specialist and Organizational Inspection Program (OIP) Coordinator
$80K - $95K *
Lead training programs and inspections for army units, ensuring compliance and operational readiness. Collaborate with various stakeholders to analyze and manage resources effectively while maintainin...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by performing critical security and privacy assessments for public-sector systems, ensuring control effectiveness through validation and documentation while supporting AI-driven impro...
4 weeks ago
Mission Trainer - Team Lead - #867
$95K - $115K *
Elevate the standard of military training by developing and delivering comprehensive educational materials. Drive strategic intelligence goals by maintaining cutting-edge curricula, ensuring complianc...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Pioneer innovative CDU solutions for North America's data centers. Lead product requirements, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance to drive the product realization process with externa...
Reposted 1 week ago
Security Control Assessor Representative Task Lead
$140K - $160K *
Lead initiatives for security assessments and compliance within DoD projects. Manage technical analyses, risk assessments, and documentation, ensuring quality oversight across various IT systems to en...
1 month ago
Intelligence Mission Data Systems Analyst
$100K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as you provide analytical support in defining and refining solution options for an Intelligence Mission Data project, ensuring system requirements are met and integrated effectivel...
2 weeks ago
Modeling and Simulation Analyst, Lead
$155K - $232K *
Optimize analytical solutions to enhance national security and decision-making. Collaborate across disciplines to model and simulate complex space systems, driving innovations that improve operational...
1 week ago
Space & Counterspace Analyst (Mid) - TS/SCI
$88K - $105K *
Innovate foreign space analytic production, collaborating with engineers to assess adversarial capabilities, strategies, and emerging technologies while leveraging your expertise and top security clea...
1 week ago
Director, Enterprise Architecture
$202K - $246K *
Champion the evolution of technology strategy and architecture in healthcare. Lead a talented team to align innovation with business goals, ensuring compliance and enhancing patient experiences while...
Reposted 2 weeks 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.