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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Senior Director, Risk Management
$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...
4 weeks ago
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$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...
Today
Customer Engagement Specialist
$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...
4 days ago
Oracle Master Data Management Architect
$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...
2 days ago
Director, Clinician Engagement
$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...
4 weeks ago
Customer Engagement Specialist
$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...
4 days ago
$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...
1 week ago
Senior Healthcare Data Analyst
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Product Analyst - Donor and Graft Sourcing
$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...
Reposted 2 days ago
Beaker Build Analyst (SCC SOFT BLOOD BANK Analyst)
$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...
4 weeks ago
Senior Director, Client Success
$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...
Reposted today
$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...
2 weeks ago
Director of Provider Analytics
$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...
2 weeks ago
Clinical Healthcare Project Manager
$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...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Systems Analyst - Team Lead (Epic HB Claims and Remittance)
$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...
Reposted today
Systems Analyst - Team Lead (Epic HB Claims and Remittance)
$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...
Reposted today
Senior Support Engineer - Interoperability
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
4 days ago
Director, Claims Process Optimization ( Facets Required)
$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...
5 days ago
Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist
$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...
Today
Healthcare Claims Payment Policy Managing Consultant
$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...
1 week ago
Staff Data Scientist - Digital Intelligence
$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...
4 weeks ago
Sr. QA Computer System Validation Mgr.
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
What does a Data Quality Specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.