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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$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in enhancing editorial excellence by managing a dynamic team, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality publications, and providing expert guidance on writing standards and project mana...

Alameda, CARemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$140K - $160K *

Lead the charge in embedding AI solutions across clinical, product, and operations teams, ensuring validated and governed features are shipped. Own initiatives end-to-end, enhance AI fluency, and buil...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$145K - $165K *

Design and deliver AI solutions within clinical and product teams, spearheading validated features while ensuring compliance. Collaborate across functions to enhance AI fluency and operational capabil...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$102K - $142K *

Transform Salesforce systems by enhancing integrations and configurations. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support professional services and streamline project management, ensuring seamless operati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Innovate data conversion strategies for Workday clients, ensuring effective implementation and exceptional service. Collaborate with teams to drive success in data strategies, enhancing client visuali...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform data into actionable insights as you collaborate across teams to design scalable analytical solutions. Drive innovation in a cloud-based environment, ensuring data quality and governance whi...

Worcester, MARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining inpatient coding operations, ensuring quality and compliance while optimizing workflows. Lead a dedicated team to enhance documentation practices and support financial he...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$83K - $222K *

Innovate your career with a Senior Epic Analyst role focused on designing and optimizing Epic solutions for population health and care coordination, while mentoring junior analysts and collaborating w...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $250K *

Optimize healthcare reimbursement strategies by analyzing payer contracts and financial impacts. Lead teams in delivering actionable insights and recommendations, while collaborating with data analyti...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$74K - $137K *

Lead the charge in transforming workflows with AI, driving adoption and measurable impact in legal, tax, and trade sectors. Collaborate with clients and teams to design, implement, and evaluate innova...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $135K *

Shape client engagement by driving sales opportunities, managing relationships, and implementing innovative outreach strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve growth targets and enhance th...

Needham, MARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Elevate procurement efficiency by supporting contract operations, developing documentation, and liaising with stakeholders. Play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulations while managing compl...

Silver Spring, MDRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$180K - $190K *

Empower our team to drive innovation by developing crucial AI tools that enhance operational efficiency. Oversee governance, training, and metrics to ensure impactful adoption across departments while...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K - $138K *

Help us streamline partner diligence and change management processes, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate across teams to enhance partner relationships and support their lendin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$82K - $182K *

Accelerate insights by leading the analytical strategies and market intelligence that drive impactful pharmacy negotiations, enhancing reimbursement performance and positioning across benefit managers...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$270K - $295K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing the Medical Information function for product launches and growth. Lead strategy, vendor partnerships, and scientific content development while ensuring compli...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $150K *

Lead the charge in executive support and strategic sales initiatives, managing schedules, communications, and events for the EVP of Global Client Services. Drive efficiency and stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $165K *

Advance financial strategies within the Benefits Finance team, overseeing forecasting, reporting, and compliance for diverse benefit programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance proces...

Massachusetts, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$86K - $138K *

Unlock innovative healthcare solutions by leading product strategy and lifecycle management for clinical programs. Collaborate across teams to enhance member experiences and drive business value while...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $176K *

Manage complex clinical studies from protocol development to closeout. Drive quality through effective team oversight and compliance with GCP and regulations. Collaborate across functions to ensure ti...

Franklin Lakes, NJRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Drive the financial health of projects while leading teams to success. Manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor coordination to ensure project delivery across multiple brands. Your strategic insight will...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing security operations through proactive monitoring, incident response, and client engagement. This role offers the chance to lead investigations and improve sec...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading compliance initiatives in the health insurance sector. Drive program effectiveness, manage audits, and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations while fostering a c...

Monterey, CARemote

1 week ago

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

$90K - $115K *

Drive the financial management for multiple brands, ensuring project alignment and budget integrity while engaging teams and fostering strong client relationships for successful outcomes...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Drive application project success by coordinating enhancements and redesigns, ensuring efficiency and advanced support for clinical operations. Collaborate with teams to optimize workflows and promote...

Manchester, NHRemote

3 weeks ago

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

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.