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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$100K - $130K *

Drive advanced intelligence planning and analytic support, integrating defense capabilities into operational strategies, ensuring alignment with joint warfighting functions and facilitating strategic...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $120K *

Transform project management by supporting high-level logistics operations, ensuring timely deliverable tracking and reporting. Collaborate with diverse teams and manage customer expectations in a fas...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Champion strategic initiatives as a Program Manager, leading customer-focused programs for Navy logistics. Drive technology modernization and enhance customer satisfaction, ensuring project success th...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing expert imagery analysis and production, directing subordinate analysts, and utilizing advanced intelligence systems. Leverage your operational experience as you suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $120K *

Transform customer experience by leading a dynamic Customer Success team, driving customer satisfaction, retention, and revenue through strategic initiatives, technical support, and proactive engageme...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $110K *

Design comprehensive training curricula for military systems, lead updates, and ensure instructional materials meet operational needs. Drive training effectiveness through various delivery methods to...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Join a team that's pivotal in shaping major satellite program acquisitions for government clients. Support full lifecycle contracts by collaborating with program leadership and technical personnel to...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to support a data and AI platform, ensuring efficient program administration and effective stakeholder coordination for high-profile government projects...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Elevate program management excellence by leading initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and promote best practices within a high-stakes environment, fostering collaboration and innovation to...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive innovation in medical education by creating and executing strategies that align with business objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage programs, and foster relationships to enhance lear...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $120K *

Elevate contracting success by providing comprehensive support for federal procurement phases, including market research, solicitation, contract administration, and closeout, ensuring compliance with...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Shape medical education strategies and initiatives within the orthopedic arena. Collaborate with experts to design impactful educational programs that enhance HCP understanding of cutting-edge pain tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $175K *

Optimize analytics strategies while leading a high-performing team to deliver actionable insights that drive client growth and performance across multiple media channels, leveraging advanced measureme...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$85K - $110K *

Transform enterprise operations as a Sr. Business Analyst, driving software solutions from concept to execution. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $130K *

Transform client engagements by leveraging strategic insights and analysis to drive commercial success in healthcare, while managing multiple projects and guiding junior consultants within a collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $119K *

Unlock the potential of data analytics by delivering essential insights, ensuring financial integrity, and shaping business decisions through timely reporting and collaboration with cross-functional t...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $119K *

Drive data integrity and analytics excellence to enhance business decision-making. Collaborate cross-functionally, providing timely royal and content insights to foster financial transparency and supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$84K - $152K *

Champion compliance and oversight for dual-registered representatives, ensuring optimal financial recommendations and service levels across entities. Collaborate with various teams to mentor members a...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $120K *

Contribute to high-level reporting and analysis for sensitive government activities. Oversee the preparation of briefings for Congress and senior leaders while driving data-driven decision-making thro...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $100K *

Develop and enhance university-wide mentoring programs for faculty, collaborating with leaders across disciplines to implement evidence-based best practices, assess outcomes, and drive impactful facul...

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

$130K - $270K *

Collaborate with teams to design, develop, and deliver effective training solutions that enhance skills and operational efficiency. Evaluate outcomes and improve programs based on feedback while ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $250K *

Accelerate clinical excellence by leading utilization and quality management initiatives. Collaborate enterprise-wide to develop innovative health programs, improve care delivery, and ensure optimal h...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $104K *

Advance data governance initiatives by collaborating with stakeholders and implementing best practices to foster a data-centric culture within the organization, enhancing data quality and integrity ac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$98K - $120K *

Join a team that drives strategic initiatives in Security Cooperation, managing planning, budgeting, and logistics to support key defense policies while ensuring effective monitoring of programs align...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $145K *

Empower Army leadership by translating strategic goals into engaging training programs. Drive user-centric instructional design and stakeholder engagement to foster continuous improvement and measurab...

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  •   5 - 7 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.