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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$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

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

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$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

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive modernization efforts by managing complex network infrastructure projects, ensuring timely installation, testing, and acceptance while maintaining strict adherence to project timelines and stake...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead our cyber security team to enhance software and infrastructure security across cloud platforms, ensuring robust protections for systems serving emergency services globally and guiding developers...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$96K - $145K *

Innovate security processes while managing compliance for classified areas. Collaborate with stakeholders to minimize risks and maintain inspection readiness, ensuring alignment with national security...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the execution of Test, Training, and Exercise activities, ensuring compliance and resilience of critical information systems. Lead the team at the Pentagon, bridging security compliance and oper...

1 month ago

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

$109K - $145K *

Lead strategic technology procurement initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effective integration of complex solutions and risk management aligned with business goals...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $156K *

Join our dedicated team as a Professional Services Engineer, providing critical technical support and solutions for satellite network systems while ensuring customer satisfaction and project success i...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$89K - $156K *

Lead site-based technical support for iDirectGov operations, engaging in the implementation and management of network services, ensuring optimal performance under pressure, and providing critical insi...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$120K - $160K *

Champion the optimization and management of IT infrastructure, ensuring effective monitoring and management of servers, networks, applications, and storage systems using various tools to enhance opera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in optimizing IT infrastructure monitoring to enhance operational visibility and responsiveness through advanced tools and strategies while fostering a collaborative environment to pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Champion Agile practices by leading Atlassian toolchain adoption, enhancing team delivery through continuous process improvement, insightful reporting, and robust support structures across a diverse p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Optimize paid search campaigns through strategic analysis, collaboration, and implementation of innovative strategies to enhance performance and ROI, while managing client interactions and deliverable...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Make your mark at a leading organization by leveraging your data science skills to analyze complex datasets, develop dynamic dashboards, and provide actionable insights that support mission-critical d...

4 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Execute Change Management strategies to enhance IT service delivery by assessing, approving, and implementing system changes while minimizing risks and disruptions, ensuring alignment with ITIL best p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in optimizing a global PMO ecosystem, driving alignment across product initiatives. Harness your media technology expertise to enhance governance, streamline processes, and achieve rev...

US-AnywhereRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$98K - $125K *

Shape the future of data insights by leading analysis and visualization efforts. Partner across teams to transform data into actionable strategies, enhancing decision-making and driving product innova...

Today

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

$150K - $200K *

Elevate project success by serving as the mechanical authority for data center construction, overseeing design through commissioning, ensuring mechanical systems meet operational objectives and projec...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize operational effectiveness by leading teams in the maintenance, readiness, and deployment of Blowout Preventer (BOP) equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards to de...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading teams in the safe management and deployment of BOP equipment while ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing customer relationships to achieve c...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.