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.
$125K - $150K *
Empower your career by leading our Quality Management System and cultivating a quality-centric culture. Collaborate across teams to define standards, manage audits, and support regulatory compliance a...
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Clinical Quality Assurance - Program Lead (Associate Director)
$138K - $257K *
Drive quality assurance excellence in clinical trials, ensuring compliance and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement proactive risk management and maintain inspection re...
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Clinical Quality Assurance - Program Lead (Associate Director)
$138K - $257K *
Elevate clinical quality assurance by leading proactive oversight of trials, ensuring compliance and patient safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain inspection readiness and drive...
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Academic Quality Assurance Specialist
$72K - $93K *
Lead the charge in enhancing academic quality assurance processes, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in program development and evaluation, while supporti...
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Data Analyst - Payment Integrity - Remote
$72K - $130K *
Unlock insights as you analyze healthcare data, develop algorithms, and enhance reporting processes. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and support business decisions through data-drive...
2 days ago
Senior Client Quality Manager- IDT
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's committed to excellence in quality management, ensuring product integrity and compliance. You'll lead client-focused initiatives, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive cont...
3 weeks ago
Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist
$90K - $138K *
Drive excellence in quality assurance by leading a team, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing process improvements for defense contractors. Engage with senior leaders to resol...
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Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist
$90K - $138K *
Empower a team of quality assurance professionals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing contractor performance through continuous improvement and technical guidance in a high-stak...
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Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist
$91K - $139K *
Lead a team of quality assurance professionals, ensuring compliance with industry standards and enhancing contractor performance through continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with senior lea...
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Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist
$94K - $144K *
Take ownership of quality assurance leadership, guiding teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and enhancing contractor performance through continuous improvement initiatives. Engage with...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in ensuring software quality through comprehensive test planning, execution, and collaboration across teams, validating system performance, stability, and compatibility while contribut...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's committed to elevating quality standards across diverse construction operations. Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Quality Management System, ensuring compl...
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Building Systems Quality Engineer
$120K - $156K *
Transform healthcare facilities by leading quality assurance for MEP systems. Utilize engineering expertise to ensure compliance, develop quality plans, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration o...
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Senior Scientist, Quality Control
$95K - $115K *
Unlock the potential of quality control by conducting critical testing and validation. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improveme...
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Quality Assurance Specialist (Quality Assurance Manager) (UNICOR)
$82K *
Elevate quality assurance standards in a correctional facility, ensuring product excellence and compliance. Lead assessments, implement programs, and maintain security while preparing individuals for...
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$93K - $141K *
Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that enhance healthcare data products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in data delivery...
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Data Engineer / ITS Data Governance
$110K - $130K *
Drive the development of scalable data solutions, ensuring data quality and governance across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust data pipelines and suppo...
1 week ago
Data Engineer / ITS Data Governance
$100K - $120K *
Champion the development of scalable data solutions, integrating and transforming data for analytics and governance. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and support enterprise data initia...
1 week ago
Data Information Management Specialist/Business Intelligence Analyst (Secret)
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring data integrity and governance across the enterprise. Leverage your expertise in data management and analytics to transform information into actionable insights...
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$84K - $156K *
Join a dynamic team as you develop and implement quality standards, ensuring product reliability and compliance. Play a key role in driving investigations, managing corrective actions, and serving as...
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$80K - $95K *
Contribute to quality assurance in a dynamic engineering environment, ensuring product compliance and excellence throughout the manufacturing process. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality standar...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Oversee the design and implementation of quality standards and inspection methods, ensuring compliance with regulations. Analyze nonconformities, lead corrective actions, and collaborate with teams to...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a dynamic team as a Quality Engineer Specialist, driving quality initiatives and compliance in advanced manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance processes and ensure product excel...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead quality assurance initiatives by developing standards and procedures for product inspection and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements...
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Quality Applications Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Quality Management Systems through effective administration, validation, and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across var...
2 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.