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.
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...
Today
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
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
$102K - $179K *
Advance your career by implementing and maintaining access-control policies, translating requirements into technical specifications, and ensuring effective policy behavior through testing and troubles...
2 weeks ago
$102K - $179K *
Drive the implementation and maintenance of access-control policies, translating requirements into technical configurations. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective policy behavior and troubleshoot...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Elevate product quality by leading quality assurance efforts in the medical device sector. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, conduct risk assessments, and drive continuous...
1 week ago
Technical Client Success Specialist
$70K - $110K *
Lead the charge in ensuring an exceptional client experience by bridging communication between internal teams and clients, fostering strong relationships, and proactively addressing client needs while...
3 weeks ago
$83K - $93K *
Champion quality assurance by ensuring compliance with project specs, conducting inspections, and developing quality documentation. Collaborate with clients and teams to uphold the highest standards t...
2 weeks ago
Senior Specialist - Quality Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by driving quality engineering and test automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable frameworks, enhance testability, and ensure software reliability th...
2 weeks ago
Senior Specialist - Quality Engineering
$100K - $120K *
Drive the design and execution of quality assurance strategies for AIML Generative AI APIs, ensuring high performance and reliability through innovative testing frameworks and collaboration with cross...
2 weeks ago
Project and Administrative Specialist
$75K - $88K *
Engage in dynamic project management and administrative support, enhancing operational efficiency within the Finance & Corporate Services division. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive initiatives a...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Accelerate quality assurance efforts across software life cycles while ensuring adherence to established standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver exceptional outcomes for sta...
3 weeks ago
Quality Control Specialist, Medical Writing
$74K - $99K *
Shape the future of regulatory submissions by ensuring high-quality QC reviews of clinical documents. Collaborate with global teams to meet project timelines while maintaining compliance with industry...
Reposted 3 days ago
$90K - $112K *
Take ownership of quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supplier activities. Collaborate with engineering and vendors to enhance product quality and drive contin...
2 weeks ago
Quality Systems & Continuous Improvement Specialist
$94K *
Empower quality and compliance initiatives by collaborating across teams to enhance manufacturing performance and product quality. Drive continuous improvement through effective oversight, innovative...
Reposted today
Executive Director, IT Quality & Compliance
$150K - $180K *
Champion IT quality and compliance initiatives, leading a global team in developing validation strategies, ensuring regulatory adherence, and driving risk assessments across diverse technologies and o...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Edifecs EDI Analyst Transaction Specialist
$110K - $130K *
Drive EDI transaction accuracy and compliance by managing workflows, analyzing partner requirements, and ensuring data integrity. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and support operationa...
1 week ago
$90K - $100K *
Transform data quality assurance by validating ETL processes and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and reliability of data pipelines, enhancing enterprise data i...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to provide advanced HR classification support, ensuring compliance with Federal standards while collaborating with managers and HR staff to develop and maintain accurate position descr...
Yesterday
Senior Specialist - Quality Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Take ownership of end-to-end testing governance, coordinating between teams to ensure quality and alignment with release objectives. Drive testing readiness, monitor progress, and produce key artifact...
6 days 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?
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