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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$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

$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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

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  •   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

$80K - $95K *

Explore your potential in a dynamic role focused on analyzing risks and threats. Collaborate with the Intelligence Community to craft mitigation strategies and enhance security through comprehensive a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $190K *

Empower business transformation by identifying AI opportunities, analyzing processes, and developing blueprints for agentic workflows. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive impactful recommendations...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$125K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex projects, ensuring value creation and customer satisfaction. Drive results by leading cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, and delivering on key perform...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion enterprise-scale retail technology solutions by leading client engagements, translating complex business needs into high-quality deliverables, and mentoring analysts while ensuring effective...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$77K - $146K *

Join a team that optimizes shipboard IT solutions to enhance operations, ensuring cybersecurity and seamless communication. Your technical expertise will support critical functions and drive project m...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $250K *

Shape partner strategy and execution in a transformative role focused on driving growth and enhancing technical readiness across the commercial partner ecosystem. Collaborate with leadership to enable...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $250K *

Partner with us to shape strategies and build capabilities for our North American partner ecosystem. Leverage your expertise to drive partner-led growth and influence market success while collaboratin...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $240K *

Partner with us to drive mission success by leveraging 20+ years of operational expertise, managing customer relationships, and collaborating within a dynamic team focused on impactful solutions in th...

4 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing qualitative research projects, ensuring effective recruitment and management of multifaceted studies across global markets while maintaining quality and clien...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $95K *

Optimize qualitative research processes by managing recruitment and fieldwork for complex domestic and international projects. Leverage your organizational expertise to ensure timely execution and qua...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex safety analyses in nuclear facilities, contributing to safety documentation for operations and modernization projects while ensuring compliance with federal requirements and standards i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $120K *

Drive security excellence by implementing critical policies and supporting a diverse team. Leverage your extensive knowledge in security protocols and customer service to enhance protection measures a...

Yesterday

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

$95K - $110K *

Inspire dealership technicians through hands-on training and workshops, enhancing their diagnostic skills and knowledge of vehicle systems, while maintaining a collaborative learning environment withi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Elevate your career by managing program performance, costs, and schedules while leading a dedicated team. You will coordinate activities, engage with stakeholders, and drive successful project deliver...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Advance multidisciplinary infrastructure programs by guiding clients through complex technical and regulatory challenges, ensuring successful execution, risk mitigation, and strategic alignment for im...

2 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage and enhance energy workforce development programs by applying your expertise throughout the grant lifecycle. You'll evaluate program designs, ensure compliance, and support recipients in achiev...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Engage with the Energy Workforce Development team to oversee federal grants, ensuring compliance and program effectiveness across diverse recipient organizations while leveraging extensive workforce p...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.