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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$87K - $112K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse technology and business projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment. Collaborate with teams to drive initiatives that fulfill organizational goals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $230K *

Unlock potential by integrating diverse national security operations into actionable plans. This senior role requires expert coordination across government and private sectors, ensuring coherent missi...

Yesterday

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and execution of advanced AFSIM-based simulations. Collaborate with engineers to develop high-fidelity tools, ensuring robust software features that enhance m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $210K *

Elevate analytical capabilities by applying cutting-edge modeling techniques to optimize multi-source data for aerodynamic and ballistic vehicle analysis, enhancing mission outcomes and knowledge tran...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Drive the enhancement of partner nation SOF interoperability through innovative assessments, roadmap development, and collaboration with USSOF, focusing on comprehensive capability integration and tra...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Join a team that's driving innovation and excellence in technology solutions, managing major products, enhancing technical maturity, and fostering strategic planning to improve organizational efficien...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join us to lead advanced verification and validation solutions for rail systems, driving scalable strategies, fostering innovation, and ensuring system reliability through cross-functional collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$98K - $163K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your systems engineering expertise to support innovative military capabilities. Collaborate within a dynamic team to develop and integrate advanced models, driving super...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $105K *

Shape logistics strategies and lead support initiatives for advanced electronic warfare systems, ensuring optimal lifecycle management and sustainability in multi-domain environments...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $105K *

Contribute to the operational excellence of ground-based radar systems by supporting logistics and sustainment activities essential for enhancing US and Allied strategic surveillance missions...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Unlock potential by applying RCM methodologies to enhance Navy logistics, optimizing maintenance strategies and documentation for shore-based communications systems, ensuring fleet readiness and missi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $131K *

Join a team that's committed to enhancing K-12 special education by leading curriculum and program initiatives. This role involves collaboration with staff and stakeholders to support student achievem...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence and lead cross-functional teams to ensure effective and timely delivery of a security and intelligence program, fostering relationships with clients and driving continu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join our team to lead the operation and navigation of a mid-sized autonomous vessel, ensuring safe missions while managing onboard crew and collaborating with onshore teams in cutting-edge maritime en...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming industrial operations through AI. Own client engagements from data ingestion to model delivery, ensuring actionable insights for manufacturers, while collaborating with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$148K - $275K *

Transform fighter training by providing expert instruction and support for 4th and 5th generation pilots. Collaborate with teams to enhance training materials, evaluate performance, and ensure curricu...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $155K *

Transform information sharing within teams by aligning processes and technology for improved analytic production. Design and enhance systems that support knowledge management and optimize data workflo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Engage with K-12 education leaders to shape policy strategies, drive revenue growth, and align ACT's solutions with state priorities, fostering long-term partnerships and influencing educational outco...

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3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion data-driven insights to enhance healthcare programs. Leverage advanced analytics and a detail-oriented approach to transform complex datasets into actionable solutions, driving improvement in...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Engineer advanced network solutions, focusing on design and performance optimization for multi-site enterprise infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network security and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advanced network engineering, ensuring optimal security and performance in complex enterprise environments. Collaborate across teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot robust ne...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$103K - $115K *

Transform educational outcomes by leading K-8 mathematics intervention initiatives, supporting instructional coaching, enhancing curriculum strategies, and building teacher capacities for effective st...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$100K - $245K *

Lead the charge in advanced mission-level analysis, guiding a team of experts to evaluate precision strike technologies, enhance decision-making, and foster innovation in a collaborative, engaging env...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $195K *

Lead the analytics strategy by building a high-performing team, delivering predictive models, and driving operational efficiencies to enhance decision-making and reduce costs across the organization...

US-AnywhereRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Manage the delivery of IT projects, ensuring integration and PMO support for software development and modernization. Collaborate across teams to optimize project execution, reporting, and stakeholder...

2 weeks 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.