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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$131K - $290K *

Join a team that's driving impactful technical operations, enabling mission success through strategic collaboration and clear communication across diverse technical backgrounds, while supporting natio...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead complex simulations to optimize rail operations and enhance safety and efficiency. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to analyze performance metrics and validate design choices, ensuring i...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine policy development by analyzing and shaping DoD IT and cybersecurity standards, fostering clear communication and effective documentation within a collaborative environment to enhance missio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic data systems and e-business initiatives while managing key projects, enhancing data governance, and collaborating with leadership to deliver data-driven solutions for organizational ch...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $275K *

Transform the demo landscape for a global sales team by driving quality, innovation, and adoption of demo assets and environments, ensuring impactful customer interactions that enhance enterprise deal...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $275K *

Elevate your career by leading a top-tier pre-sales engineering team that shapes innovative solutions for enterprise clients, driving technical excellence and revenue growth through impactful demonstr...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $275K *

Champion a high-performing team of pre-sales engineers to drive impactful solutions, enhance customer engagement, and accelerate enterprise revenue through innovative technical strategies and collabor...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer innovative strategies to capture key opportunities in National Intelligence, leveraging multi-disciplinary teams to secure contracts and drive growth. Collaborate across functions to align sol...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Partner with us to drive strategic data capabilities in Wealth Management. Manage the Wealth Management Data Cloud's product roadmap and engage stakeholders to ensure effective execution of key data p...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$109K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise Knowledge Management initiatives, overseeing strategy, governance, and compliance while enhancing user engagement and knowledge accessibility across global opera...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient care quality and safety. Leverage your expertise in mental health to lead initiatives, investigate adverse events, and foster a culture of compassiona...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $153K *

Innovate data-driven transportation programs while enhancing stakeholder engagement and customer success. Lead complex deployments and collaborate across teams to drive technology improvements and ens...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $140K *

Shape the future of intelligence evaluation by analyzing and improving finished intelligence products for compliance with established analytic tradecraft standards, providing crucial insights and reco...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$91K *

Shape the future of data center operations by creating and managing technical procedures, ensuring seamless communication and documentation of changes, while driving continuous improvement across team...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $95K *

Shape the future by developing crucial Maintenance Procedure Cards (MPC) for electronic systems, ensuring adherence to Coast Guard standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams on technica...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform the landscape of cybersecurity operations by leading test and evaluation strategies for the US Navy. Collaborate closely with diverse teams while ensuring comprehensive and effective cyber s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by supporting intelligence collection and liaising with military intelligence centers. Develop strategies, manage requirements, and enhance communications to facilitate effective info...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $145K *

Engage with key stakeholders to design and implement impactful training programs that enhance employee growth and development while leading a team of Learning Experience Leaders to ensure effective pr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion vital military operations by providing expert analysis and support for international SATCOM initiatives. Collaborate with military and government stakeholders to optimize narrowband implement...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Oversee the successful implementation of IT Service Management processes, ensuring alignment with ITIL best practices and driving operational excellence through collaboration and continuous improvemen...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform project delivery with your expertise in LMS implementations, guiding teams through hybrid methodologies while driving business unit engagement and change management for sustained user adopti...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading our learning content strategy, shaping the roadmap while prioritizing high-impact initiatives that enhance learner experiences and drive measurable value across platforms...

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3 weeks ago

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

$141K - $184K *

Join a team that's dedicated to securing multi-tiered systems, managing risk assessments, and implementing DoD accreditation processes for advanced cloud-based architectures in a collaborative hybrid...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Drive impactful systems engineering modernization through requirements management, stakeholder engagement, and data standards development. Collaborate in Agile environments to enhance enterprise missi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead and enhance regulatory and quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction across all processes while fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement within...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.