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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$114K - $252K *

Drive the technical execution of high-impact government programs by leading a distributed engineering team. Ensure delivery quality on complex software solutions within a modern data lake environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$114K - $252K *

Lead technical execution and delivery for a large-scale government program, overseeing a distributed team of engineers to realize complex data solutions and cultivate customer relationships for missio...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming public sector systems through strategic analysis and agile product ownership. Drive the modernization of essential platforms while collaborating with diverse stakeholde...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $339K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal support across multiple corporate functions, addressing compliance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution in a fast-paced healthcare envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $285K *

Lead and manage complex technical projects from initiation to deployment, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams while driving modernization initiatives and o...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution and delivery of technical projects across data and analytics, ensuring alignment with client objectives while coordinating cross-functional teams and maintaining governance standard...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex technical projects, overseeing diverse teams through planning, execution, and delivery phases, ensuring alignment with business goals and driving measurable outcome...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $120K *

Partner with us to lead and manage complex international programs, providing strategic planning, advisory support, and program management across diverse global initiatives while collaborating with fed...

1 week ago

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

$191K - $239K *

Unlock your potential by leading the development of cutting-edge autonomous systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to innovate AI solutions, and shaping strategic initiatives for impactfu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction across all phases from initiation to closure...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational efficiency by supervising records analysis and supporting the DEA mission. Drive quality, manage workflows, and ensure timely reporting while mentoring a team...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $176K *

Lead and innovate in defining scalable media architectures, bridging customer needs and technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliability, operational readiness, and g...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $188K *

Transform and optimize enterprise AOPs into reusable knowledge assets, driving AI automation and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to standardize processes and embed subject matter expe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$226K - $339K *

Join a team that drives innovation by developing strategies and partnerships, overseeing place-based projects, and leading cross-sector collaborations to enhance regional growth and national competiti...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing system architectures and requirements management for the HOPE 2.0 initiative, facilitating Agile projects across Space, Intelligence, and Cyber domains to deliver mission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of systems engineering by providing leadership and expertise to enhance mission operations. Collaborate across agencies to define requirements and improve multi-intelligence solutions...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$158K - $238K *

Lead and grow a team of cybersecurity professionals while driving innovation in system assurance and trusted computing. Collaborate with leadership to align team talents with organizational goals and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $201K *

Join a dynamic team to lead impactful EAM transformations for transportation systems. Leverage IBM Maximo to drive innovative solutions, engage stakeholders, and influence enterprise architecture, ens...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$94K - $201K *

Champion the digital transformation of asset management in transportation, driving EAM solutions and modernization programs. Collaborate closely with clients to enhance asset performance and sustainab...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$147K - $220K *

Unlock potential by delivering expert financial analysis and budget recommendations to senior intelligence officials, ensuring efficient funding and resource allocation across critical missions for na...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Deliver advanced analytics solutions by utilizing data science and machine learning techniques to enhance mission engineering within the Naval Surface Warfare Center, focusing on Electromagnetic Spect...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive change management strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement and adoption across transformation initiatives. Focus on readiness assessments, communication planning, and hands-on support for im...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform national security training by engaging groups, conducting assessments, and optimizing materials, ensuring relevance within a dynamic operational landscape...

Today

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

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer impactful scientific conferences and educational programs, driving growth and operational excellence through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership while advancing car...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in operational excellence by managing strategies for U.S. Navy Surface Ship Modernization. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, develop policies, analyze budgets, and ensure c...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.