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Data Quality Specialists help organizations make confident decisions by ensuring that business data is accurate, complete, consistent, and reliable. Browse vetted Data Quality Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more. These positions can be found across industries where trustworthy data supports analytics, operations, customer experiences, and regulatory reporting.

What Does a Data Quality Specialist Do?

Data Quality Specialists assess how data is collected, stored, transformed, and used. They identify errors and inconsistencies, investigate root causes, define validation rules, and work with technical and business teams to improve data processes. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve maintaining quality metrics, documenting standards, supporting data governance, and helping teams resolve data issues.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for experience with data profiling, validation, cleansing, and documentation. Familiarity with SQL, spreadsheets, databases, data integration tools, or analytics platforms can be valuable. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical quality checks are also important. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Career Opportunities and Industries

Data Quality Specialists work in areas such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, consulting, and government. Related career paths may include data governance, data management, business intelligence, analytics, and data operations. With experience, professionals may take on broader responsibility for quality frameworks, governance programs, or teams.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles across employers and industries, and find openings that align with your experience in data quality, governance, and analytics.

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$90K - $110K *

Empower your career as you lead the data quality framework, ensuring accurate inventory management through data profiling, cleansing, and validation across Oracle and warehouse systems, all while supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $166K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Quality Analyst, driving data governance and quality initiatives for a transformative cloud-based program supporting federal courts. Collaborate with teams to enhance d...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$115K - $135K *

Transform enterprise data integrity by validating complex datasets across multiple programs, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. Collaborate with teams to implement automated validation strate...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $119K *

Engage in impactful clinical documentation audits to enhance quality, compliance, and education. Drive improvements in CDI processes and patient care while collaborating with healthcare teams to ensur...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data quality and governance. Contribute to building robust data platforms and ensure reliable data-driven decision-making through effective testing and automa...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Help us drive data integrity by executing crucial governance policies and implementing automated classification systems. You'll collaborate on critical data tasks to protect, remediate, and manage inf...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $117K *

Drive quality assurance and control for HVAC construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards and safety protocols while collaborating with teams to enhance design and efficiency throughout a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $93K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to drive quality oversight in GMP manufacturing operations, enhancing compliance with a focus on continuous improvement while ensuring the delivery of innovative mRN...

Laval, QCIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate the quality assurance process by independently reviewing analytical and microbiological data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting batch disposition in a dynamic cGMP...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion data integrity by implementing comprehensive quality controls and metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data governance and enhance usability across the enterprise. Dri...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$148K - $175K *

Join a team of industry leaders to provide actionable insights in Data Quality, guiding clients through complex challenges and delivering high-quality research, presentations, and support. Help shape...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$67K - $110K *

Drive project management efforts for validation and qualification activities within Quality Control. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution and contribute to continuous improvement in a d...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading equipment qualification and validation initiatives. Ensure compliance with GxPs and drive Data Integrity culture across the site while collaborating with cross-functiona...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion data excellence by enhancing governance frameworks and policies, ensuring compliance and data quality through collaboration with stakeholders, and leading continuous improvement initiatives a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Lead quality process transformation efforts by harmonizing QMS procedures and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to simplify workflows and ensure compliance with regulatory standar...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive quality excellence by harmonizing and optimizing processes across a global Quality Management System. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, simplify documentation, and enhance oper...

Parsippany, NJRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$61K - $104K *

Engage in defining and monitoring data quality metrics, ensuring alignment with standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data governance and support reporting efforts, driving customer conf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $104K *

Unlock the potential of data quality in a dynamic team, ensuring compliance and governance for a federal agency's analytics ecosystem. Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics, monitor standard...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$61K - $104K *

Unlock potential by defining and monitoring data quality standards, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with government regulations, and enhancing data governance metrics for improved...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$117K - $188K *

Drive quality data management by leading a skilled team to optimize operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in delivering HEDIS and Survey data to stakeholders while fostering performance improve...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $137K *

Manage data quality initiatives to enhance accuracy, consistency, and reliability of enterprise data. Collaborate with stakeholders to create actionable data rules and support effective governance pra...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$107K - $199K *

Transform the healthcare landscape by leading digital quality measurement initiatives. Drive process improvement efforts and enhance clinical data reporting strategies while collaborating with cross-f...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion quality assurance by ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and customer expectations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on design controls, risk management, and validation activ...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the validation and quality of biopharmaceutical manufacturing equipment through comprehensive testing, planning, and troubleshooting to maintain compliance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Innovate data governance and management strategies to enhance Medicaid modernization. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop essential data deliverables, ensuring effective data flow, security, and...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Quality Specialist evaluates and improves the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of an organization's data. Typical work includes profiling data, identifying issues, creating validation checks, investigating root causes, and coordinating improvements with business and technical teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for Data Quality Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include data profiling and validation, SQL, data cleansing, documentation, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication. Specific tools and qualifications depend on the employer and role.

  • Where do Data Quality Specialists work?question toggle

    They work across industries that rely on dependable data, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, consulting, and government.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Quality Specialist role?question toggle

    Possible paths include data governance, data management, business intelligence, analytics, data operations, and leadership roles overseeing data quality programs. Career progression depends on experience and employer needs.

  • Where can I find Data Quality Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search the listings for Data Quality Specialist roles and review each posting for its compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities.