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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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$76K - $110K *

Drive resolution of escalated consumer complaints, ensuring timely outcomes. Lead call center agents in best practices, analyze trends, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance customer satisfac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Lead the clinical documentation process and ensure compliance with quality metrics while mentoring and developing staff. Collaborate across departments to drive growth, oversee performance audits, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring regulatory compliance for medical devices. In this role, you'll manage domestic and international filings, collaborate with regulatory teams, and support produ...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance quality assurance by managing QMS processes, ensuring compliance, and leading internal audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation practices and drive continuous i...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $111K *

Elevate your career by leading data analysis projects that shape health care insights. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design surveys, analyze results, and communicate findings to diverse audiences...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing robust database architectures, ensuring data integrity, and driving business insights through innovative data solutions in a collaborative environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $98K *

Lead quality initiatives by implementing robust QA practices, ensuring compliance with AS9100 and ISO9001, conducting audits, and collaborating with engineering teams to achieve product excellence and...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$187K - $258K *

Drive quality engineering excellence across diverse technology portfolios, leading teams to enhance test automation, release readiness, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional pa...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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 6 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 3 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 3 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

$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

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.