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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of quality management by providing senior clinical support, driving initiatives, audits, and compliance activities to enhance member care and ensure safety and efficiency in healthcar...

Bothell, WARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $121K *

Transform data into actionable insights by developing scalable BI solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance reporting capabilities and support analytics initiatives using advanced tools and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to design and implement cloud-native data solutions, ensuring secure and reliable data exchange across platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance data accessibility and support advan...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $120K *

Lead a multi-disciplinary team in developing machine learning algorithms to enhance clinical decision support, leveraging healthcare datasets for innovation and making vital discoveries that drive pro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $125K *

Transform healthcare analytics by leading the development of APR-DRG audit criteria. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment integrity through data-driven insights and innovative so...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $169K *

Contribute to innovative solutions by analyzing complex business systems, gathering requirements, and collaborating with technical teams to enhance software functionality and drive project success...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $190K *

Champion quality assurance excellence in GMP for drug substance and products, overseeing compliance and methodologies. Collaborate to ensure regulatory adherence while maintaining operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $115K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to detect and prevent fraud in Medicare and Medicaid, leveraging expertise in data science and machine learning to drive impactful solutions alongside a team of pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of clinical documentation integrity across six hospitals in AZ and NV. Lead operations, enhance documentation practices, and collaborate with healthcare leaders to drive performance a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

Empower customer success through strategic account management and relationship building. Collaborate closely with clients to ensure satisfaction and retention, while driving revenue and addressing uni...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$106K - $147K *

Champion the development of ML pipelines, ensuring scalable, reliable decision-making systems that optimize member outcomes while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance platform performa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by translating complex business needs into precise HRP configurations. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency while driving continuous...

California, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$153K - $219K *

Shape the future of insurance data by driving innovative semantic capabilities that empower AI, analytics, and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, enhance d...

RemoteRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $158K *

Join a dynamic team to ensure the quality and compliance of Oracle HCM systems across federal agencies. Design and execute test strategies, automate testing processes, and validate integrations, ensur...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $189K *

Advance your career by ensuring quality and compliance for a federal HCM platform. Design and execute test strategies, manage automated testing, and validate performance within a SAFe Agile framework...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform integration testing by collaborating with leads to ensure high-quality, validated solutions. Drive operational testing and develop strategies that meet clinical standards, enhancing client s...

Wellesley, MARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate customer satisfaction by addressing complex inquiries and issues. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes and ensure effective communication, while monitoring case health and imple...

Phoenix, AZRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing cloud-based data platforms, ensuring scalability and performance across relational, NoSQL, and vector databases while collaborating with AI and engineering...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Champion client success by building strategic partnerships, driving engagement, and ensuring measurable outcomes. Leverage strong relationship skills to enhance client satisfaction and retention while...

Columbia, SCRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$113K - $197K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading AI initiatives that enhance operations and patient outcomes. Drive innovation, mentor teams, and establish technical standards across machine learning, NLP, a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Drive regulatory intelligence initiatives to ensure compliance and support clinical research. Collaborate with experts to assess regulatory changes, track global guidelines, and enhance impact assessm...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $90K *

Drive quality assurance efforts for a new enterprise data platform, leading integration testing, developing test strategies, and ensuring data accuracy across various systems in a collaborative remote...

Ontario, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $175K *

Transform product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance, and optimizing processes for efficient product development and manufacturing across t...

Chelmsford, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety through data analysis, audits, and collaboration across departments. Drive improvements in EHR software and support quality initiatives to ensu...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.