Explore Data Quality Specialist Jobs

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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$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...

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  •   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...

1 week 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...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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...

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  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K *

Drive quality assurance initiatives to ensure compliance with nuclear standards, performing inspections, audits, and analysis. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and resolve quality issues wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

1 week 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

$150K - $180K *

Champion quality across large-scale data center projects by establishing and leading best practices, ensuring independent verification, and driving continuous improvement initiatives for construction...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead and transform quality assurance across a cutting-edge data center portfolio. Drive standards, oversee independent verification processes, and partner with construction teams to ensure compliance...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in construction quality management for a large-scale data center portfolio. Drive the establishment of quality standards, ensure compliance, and oversee a dedicated team of Site Qualit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to lead our quality engineering team, driving quality assurance initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $175K *

Innovate and lead a data engineering team to drive AI strategies, optimizing IT architecture while ensuring data integrity and compliance, enhancing performance across various projects in an agile env...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $150K *

Empower your career by mastering data management standards and strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality, integrity, and usability while supporting vital decision-making processes acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$68K - $109K *

Join our team as you enhance customer satisfaction by resolving complaints, analyzing defects, and ensuring quality for critical power applications. Collaborate with engineering and service teams to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$102K - $163K *

Transform regulatory reporting by leading a dynamic team, ensuring data integrity and compliance. Drive operations for accurate report generation and analysis, collaborating cross-functionally to meet...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring software quality across the MV 75 program lifecycle by conducting audits, overseeing compliance, and collaborating with engineering teams to uphold industry standards and r...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $157K *

Contribute to advanced analytics initiatives by performing data analysis and collaborating with teams to deliver insights that drive informed decision-making in a high-performing healthcare environmen...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $99K *

Optimize microbiological data review processes to ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support investigations and batch release, while drivi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive clinical data quality as a Subject Matter Expert, ensuring effective data flows and integrity across healthcare systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize vendor strategies and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by leading global and site quality strategies. Drive compliance, enhance operational excellence, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Collaborate acros...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $225K *

Oversee design quality assurance for complex federal construction projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with codes and standards, while identifying and resolving desi...

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

$61K - $122K *

Lead Quality Control automation initiatives to enhance data analysis and reporting processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring team members in application methodologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you ensure pharmaceutical quality standards through real-time monitoring, testing, and documentation. Drive compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements while collaborating c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.