Explore Data Quality Specialist Jobs

Data Quality Specialists help organizations make confident decisions by ensuring their data is accurate, complete, consistent, and fit for use. On Ladders, explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, including roles focused on data validation, governance, quality analytics, and data operations.

What Does a Data Quality Specialist Do?

These professionals assess data assets, define quality standards, identify errors and inconsistencies, and coordinate solutions with technical and business teams. Responsibilities may include developing data quality rules, monitoring metrics, investigating root causes, documenting processes, and improving the systems that collect and manage data.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience with data profiling, SQL, spreadsheets, data visualization, and quality or observability tools. Knowledge of data governance, metadata, master data management, database systems, and privacy practices can also be valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills help specialists turn findings into practical improvements.

Career Opportunities

Data Quality Specialists work across industries such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and consulting. Depending on experience and organizational needs, related opportunities may include senior data quality analyst, data governance specialist, data steward, data management consultant, or quality program lead.

Find Your Next Data Quality Role

Browse Ladders for Data Quality Specialist positions and related professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, required skills, and compensation details to find a role that fits your experience and career goals.

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$160K - $200K *

Transform risk management by leading a national team focused on claims, clinical risk reduction, and innovative AI solutions to improve outcomes. Drive strategic oversight and implement best practices...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and configure innovative solutions on a risk and compliance platform, ensuring customer success through expertise and effective communication in a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$142K - $168K *

Transform client experiences by leveraging deep expertise in healthcare solutions. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance client relationships, and drive impactful outcomes for high-value accounts throug...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer engagement in cybersecurity. You'll proactively connect with government clients, promoting awareness and adoption of managed security services while...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform enterprise data management by leading MDM strategies and architectures. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data quality and governance while integrating solutions across platforms like...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $245K *

Champion clinician engagement to enhance relationships, trust, and data quality. Oversee strategic partnerships and drive insights from clinician perspectives to shape organization-wide initiatives an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive customer engagement by building relationships and promoting cybersecurity services. Collaborate with teams to educate clients, track outreach efforts, and enhance service adoption through effect...

Georgia, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $163K *

Transform database environments by leading architecture and administration efforts across multiple platforms, ensuring compliance and performance for mission-critical applications in a dynamic, remote...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$106K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming data analytics in healthcare by converting vendor specifications into actionable insights, ensuring data integrity, and supporting stakeholders with expert analytic rec...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving product strategy through data analysis and market insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance and support decision-making across cellul...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Drive your career by engaging with complex SCC Soft Blood Bank systems and Beaker builds. Collaborate on validation, testing, and troubleshooting while managing workflows and enhancing system performa...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $225K *

Lead client experience strategy and team performance, driving financial success and long-term retention across a diverse account portfolio while collaborating with executive stakeholders to implement...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $270K *

Unlock potential by designing and deploying scalable AI systems that transform healthcare workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges and drive measurable o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$138K - $201K *

Transform provider analytics by leading data-driven insights for contracting, performance, and network strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance network adequacy and drive strategic...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Champion effective technology solutions by leading healthcare IT project implementations. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to navigate risks and maintain project alignment, ensuring time...

New Jersey, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare billing by leading a dedicated Hospital Billing Claims team, enhancing claims accuracy, regulatory compliance, and team performance while collaborating with partners to deliver op...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in optimizing hospital billing processes by guiding a skilled claims team. Drive improvements in claims management, regulatory updates, and collaboration with professional billing to e...

Pittsburgh, PARemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $148K *

Drive advanced technical support for trading solutions, managing complex incidents, troubleshooting, and collaborating with teams to enhance system performance and ensure exceptional customer experien...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$94K - $164K *

Champion innovative business analysis strategies to drive enterprise alignment, enhance decision-making, and deliver measurable outcomes. Collaborate with leadership to shape initiatives that support...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $197K *

Drive automation and AI initiatives in claims operations, enhancing efficiency and accuracy. Lead a team to optimize workflows, manage vendor performance, and ensure compliance while delivering measur...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Drive compliance and sustainability by advising clients on environmental regulations, managing projects, and developing practical solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to air, stormwat...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $188K *

Shape the future of healthcare reimbursement by developing and implementing payment policies that enhance accuracy, compliance, and provider experience in a dynamic payer environment. Collaborate with...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building innovative fraud detection models using high-scale data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence data and design advanced risk signals for real-time identity v...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality in GxP computer systems. Oversee validation and lifecycle management across clinical, quality, and manufacturing environments while coll...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Lead data architecture initiatives by optimizing serverless data pipelines and enhancing analytics capabilities through AWS services like SageMaker and Glue. Collaborate on data lakes and AI integrati...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Quality Specialist evaluates and improves data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability. Typical work includes setting quality rules, monitoring data, investigating problems, and partnering with teams to resolve issues.

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

    Useful skills often include SQL, data profiling, data validation, analytics, and familiarity with databases or data quality tools. Employers also value knowledge of data governance, careful attention to detail, clear communication, and root-cause analysis.

  • Where do Data Quality Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in many sectors that depend on reliable data, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, government, and consulting.

  • What related roles can Data Quality Specialists pursue?question toggle

    Related career paths may include senior data quality analyst, data governance specialist, data steward, data management consultant, or data quality program lead, depending on experience and specialization.

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

    Search Ladders for vetted Data Quality Specialist and related professional job listings, then review each posting for compensation, responsibilities, qualifications, and location or remote-work details.