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 - $192K *

Accelerate commercial success by engaging healthcare providers and driving product adoption. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize patient access and support innovative therapies in a dy...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $140K *

Grow your career with a fully remote role focused on designing and optimizing secure, scalable cloud-based data solutions across Azure and AWS, supporting critical national defense initiatives through...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$79K - $103K *

Optimize and maintain Cognos and Informatica applications across multiple client environments. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely updates while adher...

Florham Park, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $279K *

Transform local government sales by proactively building relationships, generating pipeline, and driving revenue through innovative cloud solutions. Collaborate with a world-class sales team to exceed...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Elevate patient recruitment strategies across clinical trials. Lead global initiatives, optimize engagement, and ensure compliance through innovative solutions and effective collaboration. Drive enrol...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$195K - $325K *

Drive a culture of cyber risk accountability by leading Technology Risk & Compliance initiatives across Global Supply Chain and Operational Technology, ensuring alignment with business needs and regul...

Philadelphia, PARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $129K *

Empower growth by crafting integrated marketing strategies that engage customers and drive demand. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business priorities into actionable campaigns an...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving data engineering excellence in Palantir Foundry, transforming legacy systems into robust pipelines and applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion privacy solutions by engaging with clients, delivering tailored demos, and driving sales success. Leverage your expertise to influence product development and navigate the intersection of AI...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $210K *

Join a tenured team specializing in data analysis for life sciences. Leverage your expertise in operations, market strategies, and data interpretation to drive impactful projects for top-tier biotech...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in architecting and building data solutions, managing ingestion, transformation, and reporting tools to elevate client analytical capabilities and ensure robust governance and access c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage a diverse medical affairs team to ensure effective Local Coverage Determinations and pricing, oversee comprehensive project management, and drive operational excellence while enhancing stakehol...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $90K *

Champion quality assurance by shaping testing strategies and automating workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high standards without hindering delivery. Drive efficiency and rel...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$107K - $147K *

Champion the integration of business needs and technical solutions, driving product delivery through collaboration with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to translate requirements into actionable...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a key contributor in educational grant development and scientific writing. Collaborate with experts to create impactful medical content and innovative educational programs tha...

Florida, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

Deliver strategic regulatory leadership for global development programs, overseeing regulatory strategy and execution from late-stage clinical phases to marketing authorization while ensuring complian...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $118K *

Optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns by creating and managing email strategies, landing pages, and workflows. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely execution and adherence to quality standards...

Denver, CORemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $177K *

Lead the charge in optimizing logistics processes for a global ERP transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective deployment and alignment of order-to-cash strategies, dri...

Raritan, NJRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$117K - $259K *

Innovate in quality control and stability oversight, leading analytical testing and compliance efforts across multiple programs to support clinical and commercial development in a dynamic, remote envi...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex projects from initiation to close, ensuring alignment among stakeholders, effective risk management, and adherence to timelines while utilizing AI tools to enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Transform pipeline integrity management by leveraging your expertise in corrosion assessment methodologies and technical report writing to ensure compliance and enhance safety across natural gas and h...

Houston, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving supplier performance through hands-on diagnostics, assessments, and corrective actions. This role requires collaboration with international suppliers to enhance manufacturi...

New Hampshire, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive data-driven decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reporting and analytics using advanced SQL and AI tools, ens...

United StatesRemote

Today

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

$147K - $192K *

Tackle new opportunities in the healthcare sector by driving sales and strategy. Engage with C-suite executives, implement effective sales policies, and analyze market trends to maximize revenue growt...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Drive robust application security integration within the SDLC while collaborating with development teams to analyze and mitigate vulnerabilities. Engage in proactive testing and ensure compliance, enh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.