Hourly Wage for Subject Matter Expert Salary in the United States

How much does a Subject Matter Expert make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Subject Matter Expert in the United States is $54 as of April 26, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $46 and $62. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Network System Administrator Subject Matter Expert (SME)

NetCentrics Corporation - Arlington , VA

Title: Network System Administrator Subject Matter Expert (SME) Location : Arlington, VA (Pentagon) Clearance: TS/SCI Responsibilities: * Serve as the Network System Administrator Subject Matter ...

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Applications Operations & Management Subject Matter Expert (SME)

NetCentrics Corporation - Arlington , VA

Applications Operations & Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) Location : Arlington, VA (Pentagon) Clearance: TS/SCI Responsibilities: * Serve as the Applications Operations and Management Subject ...

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Cable Subject Matter Expert (Top Secret)

Tyto Athene - Herndon , VA

Cable Subject Matter Expert Top Secret Clearance Washington, D.C. & Herndon, VA After several strategic acquisitions in 2021, Tyto Athene has experienced enormous opportunity and growth. Aside from ...

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Technical Subject Matter Expert (Acquisition Support) Mid Level

IM Solutions LLC - Dumfries , VA

The Subject Matter Expert will use expertise in topic under review to address interpreted customer requirement. * Thinks independently and demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications ...

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Acquisition Subject Matter Expert - Senior

IM Solutions LLC - Dumfries , VA

ABOUT THE POSITION IMSolutions is seeking multiple qualified Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (ASME3) to support our Federal Government client in Herndon, Virginia (positions are 100% remote

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ServiceNow Subject Matter Expert (SME)-Tysons Corner, VA-2196

DirectViz Solutions, LLC - Vienna , VA

We are hiring a ServiceNow Subject Matter Expert (SME). This position is located in Tysons Corner, VA. and requires a Secret clearance or higher. Primary Responsibilities: Solution Development ...

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What does a Subject Matter Expert do?

Subject Matter Expert

Demonstrate an in-depth degree of technical expertise and comprehensive knowledge of RMF to include system categorization, security control selection, control implementation, control and posture assessment, system authorization, and continuous monitoring and successfully achieving Assessment and Authorization (A&A) on systems/enclaves.

September 01, 2021

Participate in the development of system engineering documentation, such as System Engineering Plans, Initial Capabilities Documents, Requirements Specifications, and Interface Control Documents.

September 04, 2021

Graduate of Army Basic Instructor Course (ABIC) (or service equivalent) within three years, OR a graduate of Instructor Training Course (ITC) that has actively taught at a service school within the past five (5) a plus.

September 13, 2021

Develop SPCC requirement checklists to ensure all plan elements are properly developed and comply with Federal regulations including 40 CFR Part 122, as well as State, Air Force, and other applicable requirements in effect at the time initiated.

November 20, 2021

Understanding of current service capabilities and tactics with knowledge of vulnerabilities in the presence of threat EW in order to make recommendations to service or joint tactics, weapon schools, or publications based on findings of JEPAC assessments.

November 22, 2021

Support modification to government vehicles, Immediate Response Technology/TVI decontamination corridors (tents), flash heaters, decontamination trailers, Lightweight Inflatable Decontamination System (LIDS), New Equipment Training (NET), and Emergency Tracking Assistant System (ETAS).

January 18, 2022

Review and/or approve system engineering documentation to ensure that processes and specifications meet system needs and are accurate, comprehensive, and complete.

January 22, 2022

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Average Hourly Wage

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54

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Subject Matter Expert in the United States. The average hourly rate for Subject Matter Expert ranges from $46 to $62 with the average hourly pay of $54. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $49 to $69 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $58.

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