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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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$110K - $130K *

Champion the implementation of data governance solutions, focusing on Collibra to enhance metadata management and compliance. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective data lineage and promote best p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$76K - $121K *

Develop regulatory strategies to support product compliance and market access. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to FDA and international regulations, while managing documentation for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Empower innovation in regulatory affairs by executing critical activities for product development and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to regulations, enhancing operation...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Shape the future of medical devices by executing regulatory activities for innovative products. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and support new developments in the Joint Reconstruc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$76K - $121K *

Empower innovation in regulatory affairs by executing critical activities for product development and compliance. Collaborate across teams to ensure adherence to regulations, enhancing operational suc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $224K *

Transform high-quality software delivery by designing and implementing automated tests. Collaborate with teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage and troubleshoot complex issues in massive-scale st...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by overseeing equipment lifecycle verification, ensuring compliance with specifications, and driving accountability across teams to deliver high-reliability const...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion quality excellence by ensuring compliance with industry standards and leading inspections. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to enhance safety and operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $130K *

Lead the Quality Assurance team to ensure high-quality software delivery. Establish QA strategies, drive test automation, and foster a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating across team...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Help us shape the future of technical services by providing expert support across the Americas. You will drive new product development, enhance client satisfaction, and maintain regulatory compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Elevate your career by providing technical support across the Americas, enhancing client services, developing new products, and driving regulatory compliance in consumer products. Collaborate with tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to ensure product and process quality in aerospace engineering. You'll develop quality standards, support program planning, and lead nonconformance analysis, driving compliance and excel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $178K *

Engage in quality engineering by collaborating with suppliers to ensure compliance with standards, driving improvements, and resolving issues. Contribute to a culture of excellence and customer satisf...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ensuring AI agent quality through innovative evals, regression tracking, and automated testing. Collaborate with teams to maintain product integrity and enhance performance, driving...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $90K *

Engage in quality assurance excellence by conducting audits, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to uphold regulatory standards and enhance project delivery in a dynamic...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leading data analytics initiatives to drive insights and support decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop reports and visualizations, guiding a team of analysts in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$62K - $128K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by validating laboratory and analytical equipment in a cutting-edge biologics facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting manufacturin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing clinical training and education across healthcare settings. Lead innovative training initiatives, collaborate with professionals, and drive product adoption t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform clinical training and standardization for healthcare solutions, delivering immersive education across various settings. Collaborate with teams to enhance product adoption and improve patient...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate healthcare training by leading innovative education programs for clinical staff while ensuring adherence to best practices and compliance, enhancing patient outcomes across diverse settings wi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Lead the evolution of clinical training for innovative healthcare solutions, ensuring effective education delivery across various platforms. Engage with healthcare professionals to improve patient car...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare education by leading clinical training across VA and DoD settings. Utilize innovative tools to deliver engaging training, assess clinical workflows, and enhance product adoption w...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining clinical education by leading training and standardization for healthcare professionals. Deliver immersive, tech-driven learning experiences while fostering best practice...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$166K - $244K *

Shape design quality activities by supporting appearance approval processes, ensuring standards for customer-facing parts, and collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams for visual and dimensi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$166K - $244K *

Transform quality assurance in automotive design by overseeing appearance approvals, managing part assessments, and mentoring team members while driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve excel...

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  •   8 - 10 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.