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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$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic workforce initiatives to enhance defense cooperation. Collaborate with senior leaders, provide expert analysis, and implement human capital frameworks to support...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that oversees document control operations, ensuring accurate and accessible project information. Lead and mentor personnel while establishing standards for operational consistency in engin...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$93K - $120K *

Unlock potential by supporting and enhancing mission applications, conducting extensive research, and delivering insights on UAV systems to drive innovative solutions and meet intelligence requirement...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leveraging your intelligence analysis expertise to support UAV mission applications, conduct research, and develop innovative solutions in collaboration with the Intelligence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $220K *

Pioneer innovative engineering solutions as a trusted consultant for Navy clients, leading multi-discipline projects, fostering relationships, and mentoring teams to enhance technical excellence and b...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of dynamic intelligence analysis integrating all-source data to assess aerial and space systems. Engage in evaluations of foreign threats, partnering with experts to provide critical in...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic Infrastructure team as a Senior Proposal Advisor, driving high-quality proposals from RFP analysis to final submission. Collaborate with experts across multiple projects while enhancing...

Sherbrooke, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the proposal development for infrastructure projects, collaborating with diverse teams to create compelling submissions. Manage RFPs, enhance processes, and ensure quality standards in a flexible...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Optimize proposal development processes by analyzing RFPs, coordinating efforts, and collaborating with teams to produce high-quality submissions. Enhance competitiveness and drive success through inn...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $150K *

Shape the future of organizational effectiveness by leading talent management initiatives. You will strategize and implement practices for performance management, succession planning, and team develop...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $205K *

Lead a team of engineers to enhance and deliver the Mira spacecraft product line, ensuring efficient collaboration across various technical domains to meet mission requirements and improve performance...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$159K - $175K *

Champion strategic operations within early childhood education, leading projects that enhance program efficiency, ensure compliance, and drive data-informed decision-making. Foster cross-functional co...

Reposted 2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Advance knowledge management capabilities by aligning processes and technologies to enhance analytic production. Collaborate with stakeholders, assess requirements, and develop innovative solutions ac...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing and supporting interoperability requirements, ensuring quality data and effective stakeholder communication across multinational initiatives, and contributing to...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of Defense Intelligence by providing essential training and instruction to analysts. Join us in enhancing their skills and ensuring they effectively meet the challenges of the Intelli...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in federal compliance content creation and guidance, ensuring that every customer accessing our platform gets precise instructions meeting evolving requirements for FedRAMP, NIST, and...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $105K *

Transform your skills in content strategy to guide the vision for engaging patient education assets, empowering health consumers and clinicians through optimized content across digital platforms using...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $250K *

Engage with strategic accounts to drive customer growth through innovative technology solutions. Manage agile delivery teams, oversee project execution, and build strong relationships to ensure remark...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$162K - $243K *

Shape the future of diplomacy by leading mission impact initiatives that align with State Department objectives. Engage with diverse stakeholders to drive innovative solutions and enhance global partn...

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to coordinate cross-functional projects, act as a stakeholder liaison, and drive strategic reporting initiatives. Elevate data management processes and ensure timely delivery of in...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Advance cybersecurity initiatives by overseeing incident response, monitoring, and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture while ensuring compliance with best pra...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $123K *

Support Army Aviation modernization by overseeing integration, coordination, and operations within DOTMLPF-P, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while engaging multiple stakeholders and leading i...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of resource management by leading a diverse team, overseeing budget compliance, and translating complex financial data into actionable strategies to guide senior leadership on optimal...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by guiding teams in Agile methodologies, fostering continuous improvement, and driving collaboration across diverse engineering functions in the medical device sector...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Transform customer trust by collaborating with teams to enhance security communication, improve information systems, review contracts, and leverage AI, ensuring accurate and accessible security inform...

1 week 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.