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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$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

$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

$130K - $150K *

Lead the design and implementation of Facets solutions to optimize healthcare operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable results while ensuring quality standards and bes...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's transforming GEOINT operations by integrating mission threads, ensuring seamless capability across systems, and shaping future architectures in a collaborative environment with gove...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $205K *

Partner with us to enhance information security by guiding vital IT initiatives, overseeing compliance, generating security documentation, and managing risks within a dynamic intelligence environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$170K - $195K *

Engineer cybersecurity solutions to secure mission-critical systems, assess and mitigate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with intelligence community standards throughout the system lifecycle...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of organizational change implementation within healthcare settings. Your role will analyze impacts, build implementation plans, and engage stakeholders while managing risks to ensure su...

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1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $102K *

Drive project success as a key leader, overseeing planning, execution, and delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, and financial goals effectively...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by leading planning, execution, and team collaboration. Drive performance across budget, quality, and schedule while enhancing client engagement and ensuring safety compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in project execution, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while driving performance with strong communication, risk mitigation, and compliance to achieve high-quality o...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $220K *

Shape the future of enriched uranium certification by leading UF6 product strategy, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory standards while collaborating cross-functionally to meet customer...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $225K *

Drive the modernization of military GPS capabilities by integrating and testing next-generation User Equipment, ensuring secure and reliable systems while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to me...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of security by leading operations and penetration testing efforts, enhancing data protection strategies, and overseeing implementation of security solutions across the organization. D...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$72K - $222K *

Lead a dedicated team of security professionals to uphold DoD SAP compliance. Oversee sensitive information protection, provide mentorship, and enhance team performance while ensuring alignment with f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $95K *

Engineer innovative solutions by collaborating with clients to optimize operations and seamlessly integrate ERP systems that foster strategic improvements and enhance service delivery across public ag...

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Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing comprehensive RCM, CBM, and PdM programs, ensuring compliance and improving equipment reliability while overseeing program personnel, enhancing processes, and deliverin...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Empower Government Program Managers by providing expert acquisition and program management support throughout the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring cost, schedule, and performance objectives are met acr...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$214K - $262K *

Lead strategic initiatives and manage cross-functional projects, acting as a key advisor to the COO. Drive integration and coordination across teams while ensuring effective governance and collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Champion the future of unmanned systems assessments, coordinating activities, managing schedules, and ensuring quality standards while providing hands-on technical support and guidance to your team in...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Transform the enterprise security landscape by defining and executing strategic architecture for information management, identity solutions, and robust security practices. Collaborate with teams to en...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $132K *

Champion acquisition management excellence in supporting DoD programs. Collaborate with government leaders to enhance planning, execution, and compliance throughout the acquisition lifecycle, ensuring...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Transform business intelligence efforts by collaborating with stakeholders to define reporting solutions that drive strategic decisions and operational improvements within the organization...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower National Guard readiness initiatives by leading Joint Training System programs, providing expert guidance on training assessments and plans to optimize execution and operational effectiveness...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.