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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$150K - $180K *

Lead and optimize technical certification development for global audiences, bridging implementation and assessment for effective evaluation of Snowflake experts. Drive multiple projects simultaneously...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in proactive threat hunting and advanced cyber defense analysis, driving methodologies and campaigns to detect adversary activities across enterprise networks. Mentor analysts and enha...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cybersecurity, leading proactive threat hunting and adversary analysis. Drive the development of methodologies and ensure effective threat mitigation through exp...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading information system security efforts, conducting assessments, and implementing solutions to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Collaborate with tea...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage with stakeholders to gather and validate business requirements, translating needs into functional specifications. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and support testing, ensuring ali...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $120K *

Advance mission-critical intelligence operations by enhancing knowledge management processes, tools, and requirements to optimize data sharing, workflows, and analytic production within the Intelligen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $115K *

Drive data management efforts by developing IT solutions for a vital microbiology branch, enhancing data sharing and communication across teams, and modernizing processes for efficient operation durin...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by leading the development of critical technical documents for military defense systems, ensuring clarity and compliance across user manuals and operational documentation to enhance b...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $160K *

Transform complex planning and performance management needs into scalable EPM solutions. Lead full-cycle NSPB implementations integrated with NetSuite, ensuring seamless project delivery from design t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $155K *

Lead the charge in quality assurance as a clinical and technical expert, driving compliance, assessing device performance, and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product quality and ensure pa...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate procurement processes by ensuring compliance, organization, and tracking of acquisition documentation. Support a logistics team to achieve audit readiness and enhance procurement efforts with...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform joint training exercises by developing objectives, facilitating planning conferences, and managing control group operations while supporting teams in austere environments. Collaborate effect...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$201K - $302K *

Join a team that's driving the Service Engagement function, leading complex bid processes, and ensuring success through strong collaboration between Sales and delivery. Shape key opportunities and enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of undersea warfare by delivering expert technical support, conducting in-depth documentation reviews, and ensuring seamless system integration during critical deployments and tes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $155K *

Take ownership of integrity audit areas, ensuring compliance and readiness for external audits, including the EU Digital Services Act. Collaborate with teams to develop control frameworks and metrics...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in integrity audits, ensuring compliance and regulatory readiness through expert oversight, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and strategic management of audit processes and c...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Optimize integrity audits by leading initiatives in regulatory compliance and control design. Act as the key liaison for external auditors while managing multi-team collaboration to ensure accountabil...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Oversee integrity audits, translating regulatory needs into actionable controls. Drive compliance readiness, manage external auditor relations, and ensure operational effectiveness. Collaborate cross...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Drive the execution of integrity audits and compliance assessments, serving as the subject matter expert. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to regulations, control design, and operati...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team dedicated to ensuring quality and compliance in calibration services. Lead the development and maintenance of a robust Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement in alignmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Engineer modernization and technical documentation for space launch ranges, driving mission success and capability advancements. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clarity and precision in user g...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform the quality assurance process in a dynamic environment by ensuring robust testing of ServiceNow applications and integrations, driving improvements in testing practices, and collaborating wi...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the security strategy for AI/ML systems, ensuring resilience against unique threats. Oversee risk assessments, manage security frameworks, and collaborate across teams to safeguard AI infrastruct...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$172K - $259K *

Transform operational cyber assessment for defense by leading innovative T&E practices that leverage emerging technologies. Collaborate with senior leadership to enhance military capabilities against...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$142K - $254K *

Shape the future of defense policy by managing complex initiatives, conducting comprehensive analysis, and developing impactful recommendations. Collaborate across agencies to drive effective cybersec...

1 week 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.