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 *

Transform mission effectiveness by leading advanced modeling and simulation initiatives across diverse environments. Mentor junior engineers while providing data-driven insights into GEOINT capabiliti...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Oversee the design and management of foundational data infrastructure, enhancing SOF Enterprise data to drive decision-making and strategic effectiveness across multiple warfighting functions, ensurin...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful software solutions to enhance complex naval engineering analysis. Collaborate with teams employing modern methodologies to support mission-critical Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by overseeing product management and innovation initiatives. Engage with cross-functional teams to translate customer insights into successful products and drive continuous impro...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K - $105K *

Champion innovation at all stages of product management, ensuring alignment with market demands. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and drive customer satisfaction in line with...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$130K - $150K *

Optimize educational frameworks by leading customer training initiatives, creating engaging certifications, and directly crafting content that enhances learning and compliance in a collaborative envir...

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

$105K - $140K *

Transform client outcomes by leveraging deep expertise in Microsoft enterprise licensing and negotiation strategies. Drive contract optimization and provide analytical insights while collaborating wit...

US-AnywhereRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $181K *

Transform your career by leading strategic Data Management initiatives across diverse teams. Collaborate to drive projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment and effective communication...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead comprehensive maintenance coordination for Aircraft Carrier operations and ensure seamless execution at sea and in port, supporting equipment repairs and project management across various stakeho...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a pivotal role in coordinating combat systems maintenance for aircraft carriers, overseeing the full maintenance cycle to ensure operational readiness. Collaborate across key organizations, enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$61K - $129K *

Join a team that elevates Naval logistics by leveraging your expertise in NALCOMIS and R-Supply. You'll train personnel, resolve database issues, and support the readiness of LHA/D platforms, playing...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$146K - $219K *

Champion enterprise transformation initiatives by guiding multidisciplinary teams, enhancing operational effectiveness, and executing strategic priorities for government agencies to improve mission ou...

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic support to government procurement teams throughout the contracting lifecycle. Collaborate with industry experts, manage pre-award and post-award actions, and en...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $145K *

Grow your career by providing critical information security support through risk management, compliance evaluations, and continuous monitoring activities across a diverse portfolio of federal informat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $145K *

Lead the charge in enhancing information security across diverse systems. Utilize NIST frameworks and best practices to ensure compliance and safeguard against risks, while developing trusted partners...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Create engaging HSE training materials and programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance safety education and compliance, ensuring employees gain crucial knowledge for safe workplace pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$86K - $118K *

Shape the future of customer engagement by leading product strategies and enhancements that improve user journeys through Salesforce. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate solutions and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Reimagine team dynamics by leading professional development, driving performance, and establishing strategic directions while managing budgets and projects to deliver sustainable solutions in a collab...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $160K *

Innovate new GNC algorithms for aerospace vehicles while optimizing trajectories and ensuring mission success through advanced modeling, simulation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams on fl...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$65K - $110K *

Tackle critical acquisition strategies and assist in program lifecycles, collaborating closely with government teams to ensure successful outcomes and milestone achievements in the Department of Defen...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $125K *

Drive execution excellence and strategic insights within production and program management, supporting Senior Program Managers in aligning activities with rapid prototyping goals post-Critical Design...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Champion the planning and execution of Command-Post Exercises for USPACOM, ensuring efficient operations and coordination across multiple organizations to achieve training milestones and readiness obj...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $220K *

Lead critical analytics projects, guiding teams in statistical modeling and data quality improvement to deliver actionable insights in the credit risk domain. Collaborate effectively with cross-functi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$500K+*

Lead the charge in designing secure AI architectures and enforcing standards across teams to ensure compliance and protect against risks in machine learning and generative AI systems within the enterp...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $202K *

Drive the design and implementation of secure AI architectures across the enterprise, collaborating with engineering and business teams to ensure robust, compliant AI solutions aligned with regulatory...

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  •   8 - 10 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.