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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$90K - $110K *

Join us in transforming wealth data management by bridging business needs and technical solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders and offshore teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality data...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $180K *

Lead the charge in capturing high-value DoW contracts by driving strategic initiatives and collaboration across teams, shaping client-focused solutions, and enhancing competitive positioning in a fast...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$78K - $165K *

Lead the charge in guiding high-performance teams, enhancing user-centric solutions for defense and intelligence while ensuring operational readiness and strategic direction for technical systems...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $116K *

Drive transformation by leading business process improvements and system integrations in healthcare. Collaborate across teams to enhance workflows, ensure stakeholder alignment, and deliver high-quali...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $116K *

Unlock potential by driving testing and automation excellence in a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior analysts, and leverage advanced scripting skills to enha...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to mission success by managing essential data and configuration for missile defense programs, ensuring integrity and compliance across multiple initiatives while supporting stakeholders thr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Transform executive communication and support by managing multi-faceted projects, delivering strategic content development, and enhancing leadership visibility through polished training and presentati...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's critical in securing technical data and software rights for Army aviation. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence the long-term sustainment and modernization st...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$103K - $155K *

Shape the future of navigation and communication technologies by leveraging your mathematical expertise to solve real-world challenges in a collaborative environment focused on public good and innovat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $156K *

Elevate your career as a Lead Instructional Systems Specialist, guiding the development and enhancement of dynamic training programs for military and civilian audiences. Leverage your expertise to ens...

Yesterday

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

$78K - $116K *

Drive quality improvement initiatives by managing testing and troubleshooting of protein-based immunoassays. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product and process quality through data...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Champion Agile practices as a Mid-Level Scrum Master, facilitating high-quality software delivery in a complex federal environment. Collaborate with diverse teams, drive improvements, and enhance team...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K *

Advance the future of Navy enterprise improvements by leading large-scale transformation projects. Collaborate with leadership to drive process improvements using Lean Six Sigma, and mentor teams with...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead Agile teams to deliver integrated data solutions for secure communications, ensuring collaboration and efficiency in a complex environment. Mentor and coach to enhance team dynamics and improve p...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $158K *

Transform product vision into reality as you guide an Agile team, ensuring alignment with stakeholders while driving innovative solutions to complex challenges that impact business outcomes...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Support client relationships by leveraging AI and Analytics expertise to deliver tailored solutions, ensuring project alignment and efficient service delivery while managing expectations across teams...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage as the Enterprise Information Management lead for a major capital program, ensuring effective governance and quality of information from project inception to operational handover, fostering cro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation by leveraging Model-Based Systems Engineering to enhance the Missile Defense Agency's engineering approach. Collaborate across teams to create impactful system models and participate...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Engage with us to enhance data reporting and analysis as a Junior SAS Programmer Analyst, creating impactful scripts and applications while collaborating on essential projects to deliver high-quality...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $141K *

Unlock your potential as a Business Analyst supporting ServiceNow initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize processes and enhance solutions while managing multiple priorities in a fast...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $141K *

Transform business needs into actionable insights by partnering with stakeholders and technical teams. Leverage your analytical skills to enhance ServiceNow solutions and optimize processes within a c...

US-AnywhereRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive the development and integration of advanced network systems for joint training. Support communication needs, optimize training scenarios, and enhance operational effectiveness by collaborating a...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by modernizing and implementing MDM technology. Drive upgrades and migrations while fostering knowledge sharing and self-sufficiency in the team to enhance data management practices...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of cybersecurity by leading risk management efforts in a complex hybrid-cloud environment for a Federal program, ensuring compliance, governance, and continuous monitoring to protect...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize the testing process for a federal ERP program by developing and executing test plans, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring high-quality implementation. Be a key player in enhancing t...

Reposted 3 days ago

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

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.