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 - $160K *

Elevate operational efficiency by leading a multidisciplinary team to modernize cryptographic infrastructure. Drive the transition to automation, ensuring secure, compliant solutions while advancing P...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$98K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping Security Cooperation strategy and policy. This senior role involves managing logistics, supporting defense initiatives, and ensuring alignment with national strategies while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$165K - $236K *

Drive operational excellence by leading and managing service delivery teams. Collaborate with MSP partners and software vendors to ensure performance, accountability, and alignment with business needs...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that shapes the future of strategy management software and consulting. Leverage your expertise to guide product direction and client engagements, translating complex methodologies into act...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects for insurance clients, ensuring timely delivery and quality engagement. Collaborate across teams, report on progress, and drive best practices while mento...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform the future of defense acquisition by leading complex program management for FMS initiatives. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance, manage lifecycle processes, and support cutting-edge...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Engage as a Microsoft Intune SME to evaluate architecture, drive implementation strategies, and ensure large-scale enterprise mobility support while enhancing governance, performance, and security sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Help us elevate technical proficiency by leading impactful training programs for field technicians and emerging leaders, driving operational consistency, safety, and client service excellence across t...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$93K - $198K *

Collaborate to manage client engagements, driving analytics-driven insights and solutions in a fast-paced environment, while supporting the actuarial team and ensuring client satisfaction through stra...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $198K *

Lead client engagement as an Analytics Engagement Leader, leveraging analytics platforms to optimize insurance programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop tailored solutions and drive...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $198K *

Join a team that's driving analytics transformation and client engagement, overseeing complex accounts, delivering insights, and leveraging strategic leadership to enhance risk management solutions in...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $198K *

Unlock potential through client engagement and analytics leadership. Drive utilization of insights across diverse accounts, fostering collaboration and delivering tailored solutions to align risk stra...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $198K *

Optimize client engagement processes and develop actionable insights to drive growth, collaborating with internal teams. Leverage analytics expertise to enhance risk strategies and ensure high client...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $198K *

Transform client engagement by leading analytics initiatives, showcasing insights, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders, ensuring value-driven outcomes and customized solutions...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$188K - $267K *

Lead the charge in mission execution for cutting-edge satellite programs. Oversee schedules, customer relations, and budget management, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver scalable spacecraft s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Oversee project site execution by leading safety compliance and technical support. Contribute to resolving performance issues, ensuring Mitsubishi Power's interests are met during installation and com...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the UAS development for training solutions, collaborating with teams and stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise in UAS operations to support Agile processes, ensu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$108K - $147K *

Champion agile practices as a Scrum Master, guiding teams to enhance performance through collaboration and effective backlog management while fostering continuous improvement and driving project succe...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $111K *

Analyze data-driven insights to empower decision-making across departments, utilizing BI tools and analytics expertise to enhance reporting solutions and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic and c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful decision-making and optimize P&L for diverse clients. Lead transformations in product economics, leveraging data insights to craft strategies that enhance profitability across card por...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting the evaluation and optimization of Electronic Warfare systems through analytical and operational assessments, ensuring peak performance and effectiveness in fleet operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$173K - $259K *

Lead engineering efforts to design, develop, and operate impactful enterprise capabilities while collaborating with diverse teams to ensure mission success in the aviation sector through innovative so...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading logistics initiatives for Foreign Military Sales, enhancing support for international programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure the successful development of Integrated Lo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform strategic assessments and monitoring for international security cooperation, providing expert guidance, technical support, and collaborative solutions while engaging with key stakeholders ac...

1 month ago

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

$83K - $124K *

Lead impactful clinical technology initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and seamless integration of lab systems. Collaborate across departments to enhance quality and efficiency in laboratory o...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.