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Data Quality Specialists help organizations make confident decisions by ensuring that business data is accurate, complete, consistent, and reliable. Browse vetted Data Quality Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more. These positions can be found across industries where trustworthy data supports analytics, operations, customer experiences, and regulatory reporting.

What Does a Data Quality Specialist Do?

Data Quality Specialists assess how data is collected, stored, transformed, and used. They identify errors and inconsistencies, investigate root causes, define validation rules, and work with technical and business teams to improve data processes. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve maintaining quality metrics, documenting standards, supporting data governance, and helping teams resolve data issues.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for experience with data profiling, validation, cleansing, and documentation. Familiarity with SQL, spreadsheets, databases, data integration tools, or analytics platforms can be valuable. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical quality checks are also important. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Career Opportunities and Industries

Data Quality Specialists work in areas such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, consulting, and government. Related career paths may include data governance, data management, business intelligence, analytics, and data operations. With experience, professionals may take on broader responsibility for quality frameworks, governance programs, or teams.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles across employers and industries, and find openings that align with your experience in data quality, governance, and analytics.

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$187K - $258K *

Shape the future of quality engineering by leading high-performing teams, driving automation, and enhancing software delivery across diverse technology products. Collaborate with cross-functional part...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to our dynamic team as you enhance compliance and validation processes, coordinating key projects that shape our manufacturing quality standards and ensure adherence to regulatory...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $107K *

Elevate your career by providing essential quality support to manufacturing, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards while promoting continuous improvement and collaboration across te...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading a dynamic team to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement across major projects, fostering operational excellence and strategic relationships in a fast...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$145K - $155K *

Elevate your career by owning the benchmark methodology and shared semantic layer at the heart of our analytics. Drive quality, trust, and innovation through meticulous data governance and collaborati...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing robust data governance practices, ensuring data discoverability and quality for federal clients. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data stewardshi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of quality assurance through collaboration with management, implementing best practices, and ensuring compliance in a dynamic GMP manufacturing environment. Lead and mentor QA col...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading quality assurance initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with GMP standards at a cutting-edge biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Champion best practic...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $130K *

Lead the development and management of project Quality Control systems, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards. Foster collaboration among project teams to systematically address quali...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance by leading manual testing efforts, ensuring high standards through risk-based strategies and cross-team collaboration. Drive defect resolution and enhance QA processes to del...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $200K *

Write the quality system. HACCP and food safety plans, SOPs, specs, batch records, sanitation and CIP verification, supplier approval, CAPA, document control. Written for our lines and our people. The...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $125K *

Transform operational excellence by leading continuous improvement initiatives in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Drive productivity, quality, and compliance while fostering a culture of sustainable pro...

Arnprior, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Drive quality excellence in clinical programs by overseeing compliance, risk management, and vendor oversight. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to GCP regulations and lead inspection...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $210K *

Drive quality oversight for clinical studies, ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement quality strategies and serve as a trusted advisor, enhancing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Empower a high-performing team by driving quality standards and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Oversee data review processes, develop SOPs, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure operati...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $160K *

Lead the establishment and sustainability of enterprise data governance practices, ensuring data quality and compliance across multiple functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define standards and...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Drive enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and processes that enable trusted data for...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Drive enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and processes that enable trusted data for...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join our team as a Senior Validation Specialist to provide LIMS and computer system validation expertise. Lead implementation efforts, support audits, and ensure compliance while collaborating with cr...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $136K *

Elevate product quality assurance by supporting all phases of realization, developing quality plans, leading corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with industry standards in aerospace and defens...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing global health by supporting critical clinical trial submissions. In this role, you'll lead regulatory strategies, ensure compliance, and collaborate with diverse teams to...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Innovate AI Marketplace solutions by leading quality strategy, developing QE agents, and implementing testing standards for AI systems. Define workflows and mentor teams to enhance agent performance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the quality of care by overseeing education, infection control, and quality assurance in a long-term care setting. Collaborate with staff to enhance clinical skills and ensure regulatory compl...

5 days ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in ensuring the highest construction quality across multiple sites. As a senior leader, you'll define standards, manage a dedicated quality team, and partner with commissioning to upho...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Pioneer the quality management function for large-scale data center construction. Lead quality assurance across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with standards while fostering collaboration with co...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Quality Specialist do?question toggle

    A Data Quality Specialist evaluates and improves the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of an organization's data. Typical work includes profiling data, identifying issues, creating validation checks, investigating root causes, and coordinating improvements with business and technical teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for Data Quality Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include data profiling and validation, SQL, data cleansing, documentation, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication. Specific tools and qualifications depend on the employer and role.

  • Where do Data Quality Specialists work?question toggle

    They work across industries that rely on dependable data, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, consulting, and government.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Quality Specialist role?question toggle

    Possible paths include data governance, data management, business intelligence, analytics, data operations, and leadership roles overseeing data quality programs. Career progression depends on experience and employer needs.

  • Where can I find Data Quality Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search the listings for Data Quality Specialist roles and review each posting for its compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities.