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.
$80K - $110K *
Lead the charge in audit engagements, mentor teams, and strengthen client ties. Enjoy a balanced work life with summer Fridays and a commitment to excellence. Your expertise will shine in a supportive...
1 week ago
$120K - $150K *
Partner with us to lead the architecture development and governance of CMCC systems, ensuring seamless integration and compliance while mentoring engineering teams and driving technical excellence acr...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Elevate structural integrity in marine engineering. Collaborate on critical analyses for naval craft, ensuring safety and compliance. Join a team that supports Military Sealift Command with innovative...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Manage cybersecurity engineering efforts to secure enterprise networks while overseeing program execution and compliance assessments for IT infrastructure initiatives that support critical operations...
4 weeks ago
$92K - $142K *
Lead the charge in enhancing Salesforce Financial Services Cloud adoption through hands-on workshops, stakeholder engagement, and tailored recommendations that drive productivity and efficiency within...
1 week ago
$92K - $142K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing advisor productivity by assessing workflows, delivering tailored training, and aligning technology solutions to optimize Salesforce Financial Services Cloud u...
1 week ago
$100K - $130K *
Collaborate to oversee daily operations ensuring seamless service delivery and process optimization. Lead and mentor teams, manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous impr...
5 days ago
Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff
$120K - $150K *
Engage with stakeholders, directing operations and strategic initiatives while fostering collaborations to enhance institutional effectiveness and efficiency in achieving the Chancellor's vision and g...
6 days ago
Senior Manager, Quality Assurance
$90K - $120K *
Join a dynamic team as you drive QA operations, ensuring software quality and executing testing strategies. Lead and mentor talented professionals while championing continuous improvement across multi...
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$120K - $150K *
Lead the charge in product innovation, maximizing healthcare delivery through data-driven strategies and cross-functional collaboration, while shaping user experiences and achieving stellar product ou...
3 weeks ago
Senior Enterprise System Engineer
$160K - $200K *
Shape the future of RDT&E networks by designing and securing innovative enterprise solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and seamless operation across diverse environments, c...
2 weeks ago
$92K - $142K *
Drive client engagement in Salesforce Financial Services Cloud, assessing workflows, recommending solutions, and facilitating workshops for advisor branches to enhance productivity and usage across th...
1 week ago
Sr Principal, Product Manager - Unified Support & AI Experience
$158K - $270K *
Champion the future of AI-enabled support by defining product strategy and roadmap, leading transformative initiatives, and creating seamless experiences in a hybrid role focused on customer trust and...
2 weeks ago
$175K - $190K *
Champion the future of data analytics by leading a dynamic team, driving innovative AI methodologies, and fostering key partnerships to elevate evidence-building services across diverse sectors with a...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Transform system architecture across diverse CMCC environments by driving technical leadership, ensuring seamless integration, and maintaining robust traceability of requirements. Collaborate with sta...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Transform the future of systems architecture by leading the development and governance of robust system designs, ensuring seamless integration and traceability in complex DoD environments, while mento...
3 weeks ago
Senior Director, Human-Centered Experience & Innovation
$169K - $264K *
Seeking a Senior Director to lead human-centered experience transformation, enhancing customer interactions and operational practices for enterprise initiatives while collaborating cross-functionally...
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Senior Technical Lead - Mission Engineering
$120K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to lead technical modernization efforts across distributed environments. Focus on aligning engineering solutions with mission objectives and execute collaborative strategies for so...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Enterprise Learning
$117K - $188K *
Join a team that's redefining learning initiatives to achieve business success. This strategic role oversees enterprise-wide learning programs, manages technology tools, and leads data-driven decision...
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Senior Director, Enterprise Learning
$117K - $188K *
Architect transformational learning strategies that align with business goals, manage enterprise-wide development programs, and leverage technology to deliver impactful training experiences...
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$75K - $95K *
Partner with us to deliver exceptional Level 1 and 2 support, conducting in-depth troubleshooting and device configurations for corporate users while driving service excellence and ensuring high-quali...
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Associate Director, Program Excellence
$95K *
Join a dynamic leadership team to drive program excellence, ensuring high-quality standards and operational effectiveness across multiple sites while fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders an...
1 week ago
Senior Director, Knowledge Management & Retrieval Strategy
$196K - $342K *
Partner with us to lead a multidisciplinary Knowledge Management team, defining R&D knowledge retrieval architectures to enhance GenAI capabilities and facilitate scientific discovery across diverse p...
1 week ago
$90K - $120K *
Drive business development and project leadership while mentoring team members. Prepare geotechnical reports and designs, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients through effective communicat...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial security by managing and implementing comprehensive security processes. Oversee personnel clearances, facility security, and compliance with DoD reg...
1 week 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.