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.
Safety and Quality Specialist II
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Lead the charge in ensuring safety and quality in laboratory operations. Drive compliance, manage training, and maintain accreditation while collaborating with teams to optimize processes and uphold i...
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Healthcare Access Quality Analyst
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Partner with us to enhance HCA registration compliance, driving performance optimization and denial mitigation across multiple departments while utilizing data analysis to inform strategic decisions...
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Grow your career by providing Design Quality Engineering support for product development, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance quality...
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Empower innovation in medical device software testing by developing robust test strategies, executing detailed test plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and c...
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Advance quality assurance on critical USACE projects across the Southern & Eastern U.S. Lead quality control efforts, manage project compliance, and ensure excellence in construction standards over mu...
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Tools & Standards Lead, Raleigh, NC
$148K - $194K *
Lead the strategy and governance of the Statistical Computing Environment, ensuring compliance and innovation in clinical analytics. Collaborate across teams to enhance platform reliability and drive...
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Join the team to support MDA Targets and Countermeasures by analyzing trajectories, validating models, and providing mission support for critical flight tests, ensuring accurate data products and cont...
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Senior Consultant, Global Quality
$120K - $145K *
Lead the charge in global quality improvement initiatives, utilizing deep expertise in manufacturing processes and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance customer satisfaction an...
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Shape the future of healthcare quality by leading initiatives that enhance patient safety, performance improvement, and regulatory compliance. Oversee a dedicated team to drive clinical excellence and...
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Director, Enterprise Data Steward
$151K - $224K *
Drive the enterprise data stewardship strategy to enhance data governance, ensure compliance, and empower decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to create a culture of...
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Data Engineer- Mentor, OH (002-27)
$95K - $115K *
Build a robust data management framework to enhance adaptive manufacturing supply chains. Lead the integration and structuring of diverse project data, ensuring quality and usability within the CORE r...
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Deliver quality assurance and control for construction projects, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. Collaborate with teams to monitor performance, conduct inspections, and drive co...
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Manager of Quality and Patient Safety - RN- Penn Medicine at Home
$85K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety and quality of care. Lead initiatives for performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and data analysis, ensuring high standards in healthc...
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Drive quality excellence by building a robust quality function from the ground up, leading NADCAP certification efforts, and shaping strategy while fostering a culture of quality across multiple manuf...
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Director, Risk Adjustment & Quality
$180K - $220K *
Lead the charge in transforming value-based care by driving risk adjustment strategies, enhancing clinical documentation, and collaborating with physician leaders to improve patient outcomes across a...
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Director, Risk Adjustment & Quality
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Advance value-based care by leading risk adjustment strategies and enhancing clinical documentation. Collaborate with diverse teams to optimize patient complexity representation and improve quality ou...
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Senior Health Systems Specialist - Data & Analytics
$110K - $130K *
Advance analytics and informatics solutions by integrating VA databases, developing dashboards, and collaborating in Agile teams to enhance healthcare delivery for Veterans, ensuring effective data ma...
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Project Manager (Quality Assurance)
$80K - $95K *
Elevate project outcomes by providing independent quality assurance oversight for mass concrete construction, ensuring compliance with USACE standards and specifications while collaborating with contr...
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Senior Associate, Data Governance & Metadata Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by enhancing enterprise data governance through technical solutions, workflows, and integrations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate processes and strengthen metadata...
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Senior Associate, Data Governance & Metadata Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Engineer scalable data governance solutions by enhancing metadata management, workflows, and integrations within the enterprise Collibra platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate p...
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Senior Associate, Data Governance & Metadata Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Drive the evolution of enterprise data governance by enhancing metadata management and automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and strengthen data quality and...
2 weeks ago
$84K - $134K *
Transform customer quality assurance by leading investigations, driving corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product compliance and performance. Ensure customer...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Empower quality through engineering excellence and automation. Drive innovation by integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines, collaborating with teams to elevate software standards and preven...
3 weeks ago
$70K - $115K *
Oversee quality assurance activities across multiple scopes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to manage resources, support regulatory initiatives, and enhance cus...
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$70K - $115K *
Champion quality assurance initiatives across diverse sites, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Lead teams, manage audits, and enhance processes to meet regulatory standards while fosteri...
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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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