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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$119K - $186K *

Advance your career by providing strategic legal counsel on data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity within a dynamic healthcare environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compli...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $137K *

Optimize data center cooling systems by providing expert technical support and innovative solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance water treatment programs, ensuring reliability and ef...

Texas, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform freight movement data into insights by developing and maintaining robust data pipelines using Python, SQL, and AWS services. Collaborate across teams to drive innovations in analytics and ma...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$60K - $145K *

Transform healthcare outcomes by leveraging technology and data to enhance information systems, support clinical workflows, and drive data-driven insights for improved service delivery and decision-ma...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Advance global service delivery by managing offshore partnerships, ensuring performance excellence, and driving operational improvements across teams to enhance productivity and quality outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $165K *

Unlock the potential of our Marketing SaaS ecosystem by collaborating with stakeholders to optimize the lead-to-opportunity process, ensuring seamless integration and data integrity across systems whi...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$114K - $120K *

Transform data into actionable insights by conducting advanced analysis and developing compelling reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support leading B2B brands and enhance research qu...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in developing and maintaining insurance policy forms and endorsements. Ensure compliance and quality assurance across multiple states while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing regulatory strategies for medical products, ensuring compliance with FDA standards. Collaborate with teams to navigate the product lifecycle and support submissions for d...

Bethesda, MDRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $148K *

Elevate financial management and audit remediation efforts for DoD clients, leveraging expertise in accounting, internal controls, and compliance to drive strategic improvements and ensure adherence t...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion quality performance initiatives by collaborating across departments to enhance healthcare outcomes through data analysis, project management, and compliance with regulatory standards, ensurin...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate operational excellence and quality management by leading process improvements, ensuring compliance, and fostering a patient-first culture. Oversee a dedicated team to enhance quality systems a...

Ontario, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $213K *

Lead the design and implementation of data access governance within a dynamic environment, driving security standards and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure scalable...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $123K *

Unlock potential by leading Clinical Validation Audit quality initiatives, managing a team of analysts, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance audit...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$103K - $197K *

Lead the development of business solutions as a Senior Product Owner, collaborating with Agile teams to prioritize user stories and deliver value. Utilize advanced methodologies to enhance processes a...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement secure EHR integrations, enhancing healthcare interoperability. Lead the integration of SMART on FHIR applications into clinical workflows while establishin...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to drive integrated marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility and support business growth through innovative campaigns, digital activation, and thought leadership across m...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $185K *

Grow your career with an innovative team shaping data engineering through AI. Lead and mentor skilled engineers, design robust data pipelines, and drive industry-best practices for a data-driven futur...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$70K - $99K *

Empower our digital marketing efforts by managing website updates, social media, and email campaigns. Analyze performance data to drive actionable insights, enhance engagement, and support organizatio...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $178K *

Pioneer a comprehensive Computer System Validation strategy across GxP systems. Collaborate with Quality and IT to drive compliance and data integrity while enhancing efficiency in validation processe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $154K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety and quality standards; administer the Risk Program and conduct audits, assessments, and training. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and imp...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$71K - $118K *

Accelerate progress at client relationships by driving sales growth, consulting on laboratory services, and exceeding targets to enhance patient care. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders while m...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $231K *

Optimize enterprise analytics solutions to provide real-time insights and reporting for federal HR stakeholders, driving strategic decision-making and compliance in a fast-paced modernization initiati...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $193K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data architecture by leading enterprise reporting and analytics modernization. Guide technical teams and develop scalable solutions across on-premises and cloud...

Schaumburg, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $160K *

Drive the development of critical enterprise applications for defense personnel, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. Collaborate in an agile team to enhance program and financial management tool...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   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.