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.
Data Engineering, Management, & Governance Specialist - Finance
$63K - $177K *
Unlock your potential as a Data Engineering professional, driving innovative data solutions and governance practices. Collaborate across teams to build scalable data pipelines and enhance data quality...
2 days ago
Compliance and Data Governance Specialist
$120K - $180K *
Drive compliance and data governance initiatives, ensuring adherence to federal regulations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges in a...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Help us shape the future of data governance by ensuring trusted data and responsible AI practices are integrated into daily operations, enhancing data quality and supporting teams in leveraging enterp...
2 days ago
Senior Quality Systems Specialist
$110K - $176K *
Join a dynamic team to enhance and implement Quality Systems, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives and d...
3 weeks ago
Quality - Regulatory Affairs Manager
$90K - $120K *
Lead the charge in regulatory operations, ensuring compliance with global standards and effective communication across teams. Drive submissions, audits, and risk assessments to uphold quality and regu...
2 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform quality assurance processes by providing leadership, training, and strategic oversight to the QA/QC team. Leverage over 15 years of experience to enhance project quality and ensure complianc...
1 month ago
Nursing Quality Specialist - Perioperative/Procedural
$128K - $157K *
Unlock potential by enhancing nursing quality and safety programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvement initiatives, monitor compliance, and support education in evidence-base...
2 days ago
Nursing Quality Specialist - Perioperative/Procedural
$128K - $157K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing nursing quality and safety. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive improvement initiatives, support education, and ensure compliance with regulator...
2 days ago
Quality Assurance Coordinator III
$80K - $95K *
Optimize project quality operations by implementing robust quality assurance processes. Collaborate across engineering, procurement, and construction teams to enhance quality performance and ensure co...
3 weeks ago
$105K *
Unlock potential by building and optimizing data pipelines within an Agile team, ensuring high-quality data for analytics and reporting. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver scalable solutions an...
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Sr Data Engineering and Data Governance Architect
$150K - $194K *
Unlock potential by leading data governance initiatives and architecting advanced analytics solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes, ensuring best practices in data manage...
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Sr Data Engineering and Data Governance Architect
$150K - $194K *
Shape transformative data solutions by leading architectural decisions, driving governance practices, and mentoring teams to optimize client operations and enhance decision-making through advanced ana...
Today
Sr Data Engineering and Data Governance Architect
$150K - $194K *
Shape transformative data solutions by leading architectural decisions, driving governance practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to optimize operations and empower decision-making through adv...
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Sr Data Engineering and Data Governance Architect
$150K - $194K *
Shape the future of data governance by leading transformative solutions that enhance client operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive architectural decisions and implement advanced analytics...
Today
Sr Data Engineering and Data Governance Architect
$139K - $174K *
Engage in transformative data solutions as a Lead Solution Architect, driving strategic initiatives and governance practices. Collaborate with teams to optimize operations and deliver high-value outco...
Today
Sr Data Engineering and Data Governance Architect
$150K - $188K *
Champion transformative data solutions by leading architectural design and governance initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovation, optimize operations, and deliver impactful analyti...
Today
$71K - $135K *
Shape the future of healthcare quality by analyzing data and driving improvement initiatives across ambulatory practices. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance, ensure compliance, and support...
1 week ago
Lead Supplier Quality Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Lead supplier quality initiatives by auditing processes, ensuring compliance, identifying defects, and driving corrective actions to enhance product quality and supplier performance while fostering st...
3 weeks ago
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
$103K - $140K *
Unlock potential by joining a dedicated team focused on enhancing clinical documentation accuracy and quality outcomes in an acute care setting. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure com...
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Senior Specialist, Distribution QA
$145K - $195K *
Lead the charge in ensuring top-quality standards across North American distribution operations. Guide compliance, enhance processes, and partner with supply chain teams to drive continuous improvemen...
4 weeks ago
$96K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing data quality and observability across our enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reliability, driving continuous improvement in ou...
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$96K - $110K *
Champion data quality initiatives by designing and implementing robust validation processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy and reliability, and driving continuous...
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Clinical Quality Patient Safety Manager
$91K - $163K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety and quality management. Oversee investigations, manage a clinical team, and contribute to the development of the VA Community Care Network whil...
Today
$110K - $130K *
Transform quality assurance by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, and managing complex client projects. Drive excellence in drug importation and quality documentation while fostering stron...
1 week ago
Senior Forward Deployed Data Engineer, Data Modernizaton
$180K - $230K *
Transform healthcare data ecosystems as a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, leading platform-specific builds to modernize legacy systems into AI-ready lakehouses while collaborating with client data t...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
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?
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.