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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$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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the quality landscape by leading Regulatory, Quality Control, and Assurance tasks, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction while fostering an audit-ready environment through team collabora...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of talent acquisition by leading innovative recruitment strategies, managing a dynamic team, and building strategic partnerships across a global business to achieve high-quality hirin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$70K - $95K *

Shape the future of education by managing student information systems and state reporting. Collaborate with schools to enhance data accuracy and compliance, ensuring operational efficiency across Mass...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by supporting intelligence operations and strategies. Collaborate with military and intelligence teams, drive collection strategies, and disseminate vital information impacting nat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of intelligence by shaping strategies, developing indicators, and enhancing communications across military and intelligence networks to achieve mission success...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to intelligence excellence, supporting inter-office communications and strategy formation to enhance mission success across military intelligence frameworks...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform intelligence operations by supporting collection strategies, liaising with military intelligence centers, and enhancing communication within the U.S. Intelligence Community to drive effectiv...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Support the intelligence collection process, liaising between military and intelligence teams, while developing strategies and submitting collection requirements to enhance operational effectiveness...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $156K *

Champion advanced cybersecurity solutions by leading engineering initiatives and integrating innovative tools. Collaborate with teams to enhance security posture, streamline operations, and drive cont...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $212K *

Build robust data pipelines and systems to enhance data lifecycle management. Collaborate across teams to ensure data reliability and integrity while utilizing advanced cloud technologies like Azure...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $212K *

Champion data excellence by leading pipeline development, ensuring quality, and optimizing systems for data acquisition, storage, and processing—all while collaborating with cross-functional teams and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $170K *

Drive the future of AP Math assessment by leading curriculum quality, managing assessment development, and leveraging AI to innovate instructional support across advanced math courses while collaborat...

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3 weeks ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Champion growth through strategic capture of high-priority federal opportunities. Lead collaborative proposals, leverage market intelligence, and build strong government relationships to drive DRT's s...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion compliance excellence by leading Earned Value Management initiatives across strategic projects, enhancing policies and providing expert financial guidance to Program Management teams, driving...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Innovate content strategies by leading the documentation team, ensuring clarity and compliance. Oversee knowledge management practices and promote accessibility to enhance organizational efficiency an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Reimagine operational efficiency as a Business Analysis SME. Drive improvements through expert facilitation, stakeholder collaboration, and detailed requirement documentation to enhance solutions in i...

3 weeks ago

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

$97K - $161K *

Elevate your career by providing top-tier security guidance and solutions to government and industry leaders. Lead security policy development, manage sensitive issues, and conduct training to ensure...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $147K *

Join a team that tackles complex security issues, providing expert guidance to enhance program security, classification management, and safeguarding vital information across various locations while pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $245K *

Lead the charge in enhancing user engagement through systems engineering, ensuring seamless operations and effective communication across multiple locations in an advanced software development program...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $245K *

Join our mission as a User Engagement Engineer to enhance user experiences and support the transition from legacy systems to modern software architecture across various locations in the space domain a...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$173K - $245K *

Shape the future of user engagement with your systems engineering expertise, streamlining operations and communication while enhancing software system functionality in a dynamic space domain awareness...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $245K *

Engage with users to enhance system functionality, manage operations, and document incidents seamlessly as part of a cutting-edge software development initiative in the space domain awareness sector...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$173K - $245K *

Help us transform user engagement in the aerospace sector by leveraging your systems engineering expertise. You'll connect users and stakeholders, manage expectations, and facilitate operational trans...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.