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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$185K - $200K *

Bring your expertise to a high-impact analyst role, leveraging advanced modeling and simulations to evaluate foreign systems. Collaborate across teams to integrate technical assessments with operation...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$185K - $200K *

Analyze foreign systems and platforms by applying advanced modeling and simulation techniques. Support intelligence assessments to ensure informed operational decision-making through innovative analyt...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Unlock potential by leading complex customer missions across engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams. Drive execution, identify risks, and mentor other managers to improve mission proce...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining cybersecurity operations by leading complex investigations and enhancing SOC watch activities to strengthen national security and ensure rapid incident response readiness...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$149K - $248K *

Unlock your potential as a SOC Manager, leading cybersecurity operations to safeguard critical systems. Oversee 24/7 coverage, coordinate with technical teams, and implement security measures while fo...

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

$65K - $97K *

Support emergency response operations by coordinating logistics, training, and readiness efforts. Engage with stakeholders to enhance readiness and deliver exceptional service in high-pressure situati...

3 days ago

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

$120K - $140K *

Engage in transformative organizational development initiatives. Utilize your expertise to enhance human capital processes, foster stakeholder engagement, and deliver comprehensive training solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of cyber defense by leading SOC operations and incident response. Deliver technical expertise, enhance investigative methodologies, and drive improvements to strengthen cybersecurity...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Advance your career by designing impactful eLearning solutions for NATO. Collaborate with experts to create and improve educational products, ensuring dynamic learning experiences for a diverse, inter...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage and strengthen the supply chain through effective agreement negotiation, risk mitigation, and supplier relationship management. Drive program alignment and reporting to enhance operational effi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $143K *

Grow your career with a leading organization that focuses on organizational change management and training for major IT transformations. Collaborate across teams to drive successful stakeholder engage...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and inspire the SDR team to generate qualified opportunities in the Enterprise market. Collaborate with sales and marketing to establish effective processes, enhance performance, and create impac...

US-AnywhereRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Grow your career with a hands-on leadership role focused on scaling sales development in the Enterprise market. Drive opportunity generation while coaching and developing your SDR team, ensuring effec...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading GCP compliance audits, guiding process improvements, and training teams. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance clinical quality management and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Join a multi-disciplinary team to enhance Missile Defense capabilities through advanced systems engineering and technical analysis, focusing on threat discrimination and safeguarding technologies agai...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $90K *

Transform healthcare quality by leading improvement initiatives across diverse settings. Educate staff on quality principles, evaluate practices, and mentor teams to foster collaboration and enhance c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Analyze and communicate performance metrics to guide strategic goals. This senior role involves independent data analysis, presenting recommendations, and ensuring leadership access to actionable insi...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $158K *

Drive your career by providing advanced compensation expertise and analytics. Lead complex programs while collaborating with HR, Finance, and leadership to ensure effective compensation strategies tha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Transform systems engineering through advanced MBSE practices, ensuring effective requirements management, documentation, and model development in a collaborative environment. Drive innovation in syst...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $158K *

Advance operator training and support for critical CBP initiatives, ensuring effective communication and coordination. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop training strategies and maintain operati...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing employee training and development. You'll design, coordinate, and measure the effectiveness of training programs while aligning with management and evolving b...

Yesterday

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

$100K - $120K *

Launch and lead effective training projects by managing change initiatives, ensuring quality content, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet client objectives while fostering continuous improveme...

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1 week ago

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

$112K - $165K *

Shape the future of AP Science/Life Science by leading innovative assessment development and collaborating with educators to enhance curriculum quality and integrate AI technology. Drive excellence in...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as a vital IAMD expert, leading tactical training and ensuring naval forces excel in high-stakes scenarios through integrated exercises and realistic simulations. Your expertise...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$74K - $94K *

Join a team that pioneers technical analysis and evaluation for U.S. Navy Undersea Warfare Combat Systems. Collaborate on Multi-Mission Helicopter systems to enhance operational readiness and improve...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.