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.
$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...
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$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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
1 week 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...
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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...
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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...
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$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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Explore opportunities to develop complex reports and analyze data, serving as a key technical resource for staff and clients. Provide training and oversight to analysts while driving data-driven decis...
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$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...
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$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
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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$80K - $95K *
Optimize customer quality management by leading issue resolution, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving manufacturing improvements to enhance product performance and customer satisfac...
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$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...
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$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...
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$80K - $100K *
Champion cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals. Drive operational improvements, manage resources, and enhance stakeholder communication for su...
2 weeks ago
$94K - $103K *
Engage with us to transform raw data into actionable insights for national defense. As a Data Engineer, you'll enhance data quality and reporting using Python, SQL, and Databricks, supporting mission...
6 days ago
$115K - $125K *
Build and optimize ETL data pipelines using Databricks and Spark for a National Guard analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and governance while leveraging big data techn...
3 weeks ago
QA/QC Engineer - Field Quality
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Field Quality Engineer, ensuring compliance and performance in mission-critical environments. Collaborate across teams to uphold quality standards through inspections, testi...
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Senior QC Specialist - Laboratory Manager II
$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by engaging in cutting-edge analytical methods for cell and gene therapy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and innovate within a regulated environment...
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Senior Data Analyst (SQL Expertise)
$95K - $110K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Data Analyst, driving impactful Medicaid data transformations. Be the technical architect that ensures high-quality datasets facilitate health equity initiatives and...
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$80K - $120K *
Innovate data-driven solutions by leading data science initiatives, integrating AI, and enhancing operational efficiency through predictive modeling and collaboration with cross-functional teams to su...
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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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