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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$97K - $161K *

Deliver expert security guidance across multiple domains to enhance program integrity, support risk management, and ensure compliance. Collaborate with leadership to implement policy changes while con...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence as a key advisor, providing strategic insights and training to enhance Special Operations Forces mission readiness and success across global theaters while ensuring comp...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $150K *

Analyze and lead MRT-C cyber operations, providing guidance, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring mission success through effective mission analysis for USSF assets...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Champion the future of maritime safety by leading the development of competency examinations for the Merchant Mariner credentialing program. Collaborate with experts and enhance the evaluation process...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's enhancing maritime safety by evaluating merchant mariner examinations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and developing competency assessments that reflect current indu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Join the effort to enhance merchant mariner credentialing through regulatory expertise and examination development. Utilize your maritime knowledge to support safe navigation practices and improve ass...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Drive the development and examination process for merchant mariner credentials, overseeing compliance with maritime regulations, assessing test materials, and enhancing evaluation systems to ensure sa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $100K *

Advance maritime safety and credentialing standards as a Merchant Mariner Evaluation Specialist. Collaborate with teams to refine examination processes and develop competency assessments, ensuring ali...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Serve as a key advisor in developing and managing merchant mariner credential examinations, ensuring regulatory compliance, enhancing examination materials, and contributing to innovative assessment p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$145K - $193K *

Unlock potential by supporting PMO functions, tracking deliverables, and ensuring alignment with IT and SDLC standards. Collaborate with clients and management while overseeing projects and enhancing...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $204K *

Join a dynamic team as the Chief Advanced Practice Provider, leading APP practice in the Emergency Medicine Department. Collaborate with clinical leaders to enhance patient care and drive strategic in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join us to enhance strategies and oversight in cybercrime and illicit finance programs. Utilize your expertise to develop impactful initiatives, coordinate with interagency partners, and improve inves...

2 days ago

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

$81K - $139K *

Lead the charge in executing innovative product marketing strategies for literacy solutions. Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance product positioning, drive market adoption, and create impac...

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

$150K - $180K *

Deliver comprehensive project management by leading a critical portfolio, aligning strategies, and ensuring compliance while fostering teamwork and excellence in execution to achieve business goals wi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $145K *

Drive strategic portfolio management initiatives to optimize real property asset utilization and facilitate long-term planning through comprehensive analysis and decision support for executive leaders...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$78K - $163K *

Shape the future of intelligence support by leading a specialized team in threat analysis. Collaborate with key mission partners to enhance operational effectiveness across multi-domain environments a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $140K *

Accelerate progress at client engagements by leading teams and managing fund accounting tasks. Collaborate with directors and mentor junior staff while ensuring efficient operations and superior clien...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion client engagement by leading a team to deliver exceptional service while managing accounting, fund activities, and developing new business opportunities. Foster a supportive environment for j...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Take ownership of client engagements, leading fund accounting and financial reporting while mentoring team members to enhance efficiency and support business development efforts...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Advance client engagement by leading financial processes and managing teams. Ensure exceptional service delivery while mentoring staff and driving business growth through strategic client relationship...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$226K - $339K *

Advance national security initiatives by leading technical strategy and innovation. Collaborate across services and the intelligence community to ensure high-quality capabilities in a rapidly evolving...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a dedicated team providing sustainment and technical support for cutting-edge satellite communication systems. Utilize your experience to enhance operations and deliver impactful solutions to cri...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive the transformation of accounting practices during a key CIS implementation. Collaborate across departments to validate workflows, ensure compliance, and enhance financial processes while providi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $130K *

Engage with stakeholders to ensure meticulous data governance and classification in a dynamic capital markets setting. Drive alignment on ownership and lineage issues, facilitating informed decision-m...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $175K *

Advance operational readiness by developing innovative maintenance engineering solutions, ensuring reliability and sustainment for Army systems. Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize logistics, r...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.