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.
$80K - $95K *
Elevate quality assurance processes by leading audits and ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance documentation, data analysis, and continuous imp...
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Data Engineer - Enterprise Data Engineering & Analytics
$106K - $159K *
Lead the charge in data engineering, collaborating to enhance analytics solutions and optimize data delivery processes, while ensuring compliance with governance and security standards across MD Ander...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Unlock advanced clinical insights by analyzing drug safety data and supporting regulatory reviews. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data integrity and prepare comprehensive reports t...
1 week ago
$85K - $150K *
Transform quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Lead a team to uphold regulatory standards while fostering collaboration with customers and...
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$85K - $150K *
Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer standards. Lead a team to enhance quality systems, manage audits, and drive continuous imp...
6 days ago
$85K - $150K *
Optimize quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations and customer standards. Lead a team to enhance quality systems, manage audits, and drive continuous imp...
1 week ago
Director, Clinical Quality Lead
$194K - $253K *
Elevate quality standards by leading GxP compliance initiatives across R&D. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulations, conduct audits, and drive a culture of continuou...
2 weeks ago
Director, Clinical Quality Lead
$194K - $253K *
Reimagine your career by leading GxP Quality Assurance efforts, ensuring compliance across R&D. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold industry standards and drive a culture of quality thro...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Drive excellence in quality assurance and control by overseeing inspection processes, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate across functions to enhance quality s...
3 weeks ago
$91K - $114K *
Join our team to enhance software quality through validation testing and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of validated software, while developing user r...
1 week ago
$91K - $114K *
Elevate your career by providing technical expertise in software validation. Engage in testing, analysis, and documentation to ensure quality in global enterprise applications, while collaborating wit...
1 week ago
Quality & Compliance Manager, Computer System Validation
$91K - $120K *
Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...
2 weeks ago
Quality & Compliance Manager, Computer System Validation
$91K - $120K *
Drive quality assurance and compliance for GxP computerized systems, ensuring data integrity and regulatory adherence throughout the system lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhanc...
2 weeks ago
Senior Associate II, Quality Audits
$93K - $120K *
Help us enhance quality compliance by conducting risk-based audits and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and continuous improvement in our Quality Management...
6 days ago
Senior Associate II, Quality Audits
$93K - $120K *
Contribute to quality assurance by conducting risk-based audits, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and GxP standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance audit programs and support continuous im...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building robust and innovative data capabilities. You will design and maintain pipelines, improve data integrity, and collaborate across teams to enhance insights and s...
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GCP Operational Quality Associate Director
$156K - $234K *
Join us to lead Biomarker quality oversight across GxPs, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality metrics and enhance...
2 days ago
Senior Application Quality Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Shape software quality assurance for enterprise applications by collaborating with stakeholders, defining test strategies, and validating workflows. Drive improvements through repeatable practices and...
2 days ago
$90K - $100K *
Analyze complex data to develop insightful reports, support client needs, and provide technical guidance to analysts. Collaborate with senior management to enhance decision-making and drive business g...
6 days ago
Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Specialist - Remote
$68K - $113K *
Explore opportunities to enhance health care quality by analyzing clinical documentation. Collaborate with providers to ensure accurate diagnoses and compliant reimbursement while maintaining high sta...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $100K *
Unlock potential by driving quality assurance initiatives, adapting swiftly to changes, and leveraging critical thinking to enhance testing processes in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams t...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing healthcare through precise coding. Leverage your expertise in outpatient coding and medical terminology while enjoying a fully remote role with flexible hours...
Today
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in improving production planning and inventory management. This hands-on role develops teams, strengthens processes, and ensures material readiness to support operational growth in a d...
4 weeks ago
$63K - $111K *
Contribute to the claims management process by organizing documentation, maintaining records, and supporting legal teams in disputes. Play a vital role in ensuring project compliance and effective com...
6 days ago
$63K - $111K *
Join a team that's dedicated to supporting claims management processes by maintaining essential project records and organizing documentation for disputes, ensuring effective communication and coordina...
6 days ago
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?
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.