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.
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Transform data governance operations by driving process adoption, supporting data stewards, and enhancing governance tools. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance, improve workflows, and leverage...
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Engineer trusted, reusable data products by transforming architectural designs and business requirements into production-grade solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...
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Empower your career by leading our Quality Management System and cultivating a quality-centric culture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, manage audits, and support regulatory compliance a...
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Data Analyst - Payment Integrity - Remote
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Unlock insights as you analyze healthcare data, develop algorithms, and enhance reporting processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and support business decisions through data-drive...
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Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that enhance healthcare data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in data delivery...
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Execute project development and implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor tasks while ensuring quality standards and fostering collaboration across teams and clients...
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Clinical Pharmacist (Formulary & Quality)
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Redefine pharmacy care by developing formularies and policies, enhancing quality programs, and driving initiatives that improve Medicaid services while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholder...
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Join a team that's defining and driving enterprise data governance for a federal agency. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish data quality frameworks and compliance protocols, ensuring best prac...
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Drive quality and audit excellence by managing the Quality Standards Framework and Internal Audits, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and continuous improvement within the Integrated Man...
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Drive accurate health benefit plan configurations within a TPA system, ensuring compliance with client requirements and plan documents. Validate, test, and enhance processes to streamline claims adjud...
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Associate Director, Quality (Clinical)
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Drive quality excellence in clinical programs by overseeing compliance, risk management, and vendor oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to GCP regulations and lead inspection...
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate - CTA Senior Specialist
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Join a team that's advancing global health by supporting critical clinical trial submissions. In this role, you'll lead regulatory strategies, ensure compliance, and collaborate with diverse teams to...
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Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...
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Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...
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Data Analyst, Clinical Data Effectiveness
$95K - $115K *
Drive clinical data quality as a Subject Matter Expert, ensuring effective data flows and integrity across healthcare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor strategies and...
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$90K - $110K *
Lead transformative deployments in healthcare by collaborating with executives and stakeholders. Drive operational change, manage complex projects, and enhance staffing strategies across health system...
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Senior Data Software Engineer with Databricks, dbt, Data Quality
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing data integrity and analytics by leading initiatives on the Databricks platform. You'll drive data migration efforts, maintain high standards of data governanc...
3 weeks ago
Computer System Quality Validation Engineer
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Drive quality assurance initiatives by overseeing computer system validation processes, ensuring compliance with GxP regulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance validation pr...
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Associate Manager, Clinical Quality (Prior Authorization)- Remote
$71K - $102K *
Engage in quality assurance leadership for Prior Authorization reviews, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Oversee a team of auditors, drive improvement initiatives, and enhance provider a...
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Champion quality improvement in Value-Based Care by analyzing performance, developing strategies, and collaborating with provider organizations to enhance Medicare Stars, HEDIS, and CAHPS outcomes acr...
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Senior Health Systems Specialist - Data & Analytics
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Advance analytics and informatics solutions by integrating VA databases, developing dashboards, and collaborating in Agile teams to enhance healthcare delivery for Veterans, ensuring effective data ma...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...
3 weeks ago
BCBA Clinical Quality Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Drive clinical quality improvements by translating needs into training and processes. Own record audits, partner with Product and Engineering for automation, and support clinical projects to enhance p...
3 weeks ago
$75K - $105K *
Empower healthcare delivery by ensuring coding accuracy as you analyze medical records, identify improvement opportunities, and enhance AI diagnostic models to uphold high-quality standards in inpatie...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Hospital Coding Quality Integrity Analyst - Inpatient
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Drive coding quality and compliance by analyzing data, supporting audits, and enhancing documentation practices. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate coding and adherence to regulatory standards...
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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?
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