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 - $150K *

Transform enterprise Agile delivery by orchestrating teams and managing Program Increment planning. Ensure mission-aligned capabilities across secure environments, driving integration and compliance w...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $150K *

Shape our agile initiatives by driving cross-functional collaboration and delivery governance while ensuring mission-aligned capabilities across secure environments. Lead the integration of DevSecOps...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Drive customer success by ensuring clients maximize value from solutions, foster relationships, and advocate for their needs, while collaborating across teams to enhance product adoption and support g...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex remediation projects, drive initiatives, and lead multidisciplinary teams. Utilize your expertise in environmental regulation and project management to deliver im...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $142K *

Join a team that's pivotal in shaping strategic initiatives across UBC. Contribute your expertise in project management and decision support, driving effective solutions for a multi-billion dollar bud...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $210K *

Champion transformative client engagements by leveraging strategy and analytics expertise. Lead a dynamic team, tackle complex challenges, and drive impactful solutions to foster growth in a collabora...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and enhance secure enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless integration and compliance while leading innovative solutions in a challenging federal environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $190K *

Transform the Media & Entertainment landscape by driving strategic advisory, solution design, and business development initiatives. Collaborate across teams to secure high-impact digital transformatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $130K *

Analyze, develop, and manage federal timekeeping solutions to ensure compliance and enhance system efficiencies in collaboration with stakeholders, focusing on accuracy and support across enterprise e...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Elevate federal program management by providing expert oversight and support for timekeeping and payroll systems. Drive compliance, enhance efficiency, and optimize customer service across a large ent...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $200K *

Drive administrative excellence and recruit top talent while fostering mentorship and evaluating performance within a dynamic defense division. Embrace leadership to enhance team growth and streamline...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $211K *

Join a team that shapes innovative space systems through advanced Model-Based Systems Engineering, leveraging SysML expertise to create structured models that inform decision-making and drive the futu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $130K *

Discover how to drive technology commercialization for military and commercial markets as a Tech-to-Market Specialist, melding business acumen with technical expertise to enhance mission success and s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $130K *

Advance operational excellence by leading technical functions, managing incidents, and facilitating workflow across teams for stable service delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement within a d...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $130K *

Engineer complex projects by managing resources and timelines, ensuring successful execution of manufacturing and engineering milestones while working within a dynamic environment that supports Depart...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $157K *

Empower your career by developing cutting-edge financial data applications. Collaborate within an agile team to innovate and enhance ETF servicing solutions, ensuring reliable and timely data delivery...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $95K *

Grow your career with a role focused on technical oversight, resource management, and policy implementation in security programs, collaborating with diverse teams and providing expert advice to enhanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $160K *

Launch revenue growth by leading enterprise sales cycles, forming strategic client partnerships, and transforming challenges into actionable outcomes across a portfolio of high-value accounts...

US-AnywhereRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $179K *

The Senior All Source Analyst - Object Based Intelligence (OBI) is responsible for conducting spatially enabled, all-source analysis to assess and interpret national security issues. This role involve...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $325K *

Lead a dynamic team of product managers driving AI & Industry Solutions. Shape strategic vision, oversee product portfolios, and enhance team growth in a collaborative environment focused on deliverin...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $105K *

Reimagine cybersecurity documentation by optimizing technical content and enhancing clarity. Collaborate with experts to validate accuracy and ensure alignment with strategic goals, contributing to ke...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $120K *

Pioneer impactful program management for manufacturing initiatives, overseeing cross-functional teams to drive successful product launches and enhance operational efficiency across multiple plants...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Manage and oversee the information security program, ensuring compliance with government standards while providing guidance on security measures and training for effective risk management across compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $180K *

Lead the product strategy and execution across a diverse AI and BI portfolio. Drive revenue growth, enhance client retention, and oversee a product team's performance to deliver innovative solutions t...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading RMF activities across ARNG systems to enhance cybersecurity compliance and risk management. Collaborate with various teams to develop authorization artifacts and ensure robu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.