Become an authority in your professional field with high-paying Subject Matter Expert jobs as you provide specialized knowledge, guidance and insight.
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.
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.
Competitive Intelligence Consultant
$111K - $145K *
Shape the future of academic partnerships by analyzing data to uncover insights that drive strategic engagement, collaboration, and commercialization opportunities across industries and research secto...
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Special Operations Support Analyst/SME
$72K - $98K *
Lead the charge in supporting US Army Special Operations by leveraging your expertise in intelligence analysis and military operations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational effective...
1 week ago
Combat Systems Maintenance Coordinator (CVN)
$90K - $110K *
Join a critical role in managing Combat Systems maintenance for Aircraft Carriers. Oversee logistics and coordination efforts at sea and in-port, ensuring operational readiness throughout the maintena...
2 weeks ago
Remote Sensing OPIR Engineer - SME #899
$125K - $150K *
Champion the development and prototyping of advanced OPIR algorithms, ensuring operational transition. Collaborate across agencies to enhance infrared sensing capabilities for missile warning systems...
2 weeks ago
Remote Sensing OPIR Engineer - SME #899
$150K - $180K *
Unlock cutting-edge capabilities in OPIR engineering with a focus on algorithm development, data analysis, and advanced technologies to support national security initiatives in collaboration with top...
2 weeks ago
USPACOM J2 Intelligence Data Layer Engineer
$103K - $155K *
Innovate the landscape of intelligence operationalization by leading the IDL project, ensuring system integration and collaboration among stakeholders within the vast Pacific Intelligence Enterprise f...
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Manager of End User Experience
$98K - $108K *
Explore the dynamic realm of IT leadership by managing infrastructure and operations. Ensure optimal performance, security, and availability of technology systems, while leading a team to align tech s...
2 days ago
$80K - $100K *
Contribute to the implementation of EHR modules, ensuring compliance with guidelines and fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams for timely delivery and effective training...
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Principal Product Manager, Augmented Memory Grid (AMG)
$150K - $180K *
Grow your career with a technical leadership role that drives product strategy, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration in the AI inference landscape, focusing on enterprise needs and high-perf...
4 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Empower your career by leading quality initiatives in aerospace manufacturing. Drive compliance, foster improvement, and influence strategy while managing a team and engaging with customers and suppli...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by providing critical GEOINT analysis and expertise, supporting senior leaders and warfighters with high-quality intelligence products through advanced imagery exploitation in a fast...
3 weeks ago
Director, Technical Product Management - Applied AI
$155K - $258K *
Pioneer innovative AI-enabled products to enhance Finance operations and decision-making. Collaborate across teams to develop strategies and execute roadmaps, ensuring scalable solutions drive measura...
1 week ago
Director, Technical Product Management - Applied AI
$155K - $258K *
Elevate your career by leading AI product strategy and cross-functional delivery. Drive finance transformation through innovative solutions, aligning technical teams and business needs to achieve meas...
1 week ago
Director, Technical Product Management - Applied AI
$155K - $258K *
Shape the future of AI-enabled Finance products by leading cross-functional teams, defining strategies, and delivering scalable solutions to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency across t...
1 week ago
Director, Technical Product Management - Applied AI
$155K - $258K *
Drive AI product strategy and delivery, collaborating across Finance and tech teams to translate business needs into innovative solutions that enhance decision-making and operational efficiency...
1 week ago
Director, Technical Product Management - Applied AI
$155K - $258K *
Drive product strategy and collaborate across departments to build AI solutions that enhance Finance operations, ensuring successful delivery and measurable impact in a dynamic, global environment...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Director, Technical Product Management - Applied AI
$155K - $258K *
Pioneer the future of Finance by leading AI-driven product strategies, collaborating across teams, and transforming complex needs into innovative solutions that drive business impact and operational e...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Director, Technical Product Management - Applied AI
$155K - $258K *
Deliver AI-driven product strategies to enhance Finance operations. Lead cross-functional teams in developing scalable solutions that meet enterprise needs while fostering partnerships to drive produc...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Director, Technical Product Management - Applied AI
$155K - $258K *
Lead cross-functional teams to define and deliver AI-enabled products. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategy aligns with business needs, driving measurable impacts in Finance operations and...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Technical Account Manager, Post Sales, SME
$95K - $120K *
Partner with us to enhance customer satisfaction and drive growth for SME clients through effective relationship management, technical guidance, and support, ensuring optimal deployment and upselling...
4 weeks ago
Cyber Security Audit and Compliance SME
$95K - $115K *
Engineer solutions for cyber security and compliance to enhance operational support. Collaborate across teams to uphold security standards and effectively manage vulnerabilities while aligning with ri...
2 weeks ago
Senior Executive Support Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in delivering high-touch technical support to executives, ensuring seamless operations and outstanding user experiences during mission-critical tasks and events, while addressing suppo...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Oversee the comprehensive strategy and execution of critical infrastructure exercises while managing federal contracts, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and leading a div...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform training processes by developing effective automation curricula and materials for patent examiners. Collaborate with stakeholders to evaluate and enhance training programs, ensuring complian...
3 days ago
$124K - $165K *
Join a team that's committed to excellence in MRI clinical operations. Oversee daily activities, enhance care quality, mentor staff, and ensure compliance within a dynamic MRI service environment whil...
1 month ago
What qualifications are required for a Subject Matter Expert job?
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?
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?
On Ladders, Subject Matter Expert jobs pay $100,000 per year or more, with exact amounts depending on industry, location, and level of expertise.