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.
Design Quality Assurance Engineer III - Endoscopy
$82K - $156K *
Elevate product quality by driving compliance, risk management, and engineering support throughout the product lifecycle. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure safety, effectiveness, and regulatory...
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Contribute to operational excellence by analyzing and maintaining master data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and alignment across processes, while collaborating with cross-functional teams for optimal...
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Unlock potential by leading quality and safety initiatives across a complex healthcare system. Drive strategic improvements, foster a culture of accountability, and enhance patient outcomes through in...
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Take ownership of quality assurance processes across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with inspection standards and improving operational efficiency. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing...
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Develop robust data pipelines and solutions, ensuring data integrity and flow. Collaborate with teams to optimize data architecture and leverage Azure technologies for effective data management and an...
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Champion the execution of GxP Quality Systems, ensuring compliance and efficiency in document management and training programs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across various GxP fu...
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Associate Director - QOI Supplemental Data Operations - Remote CST or EST
$112K - $193K *
Drive the optimization and governance of clinical supplemental data sources, ensuring compliance with HEDIS and CMS standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance data quality and support strategic in...
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Champion complex claims handling by leveraging expertise in Allied Healthcare Professional Liability. Drive litigation strategies, mentor team members, and ensure positive outcomes through investigati...
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Join a team that's redefining claims handling by managing complex Allied Healthcare Professional Liability claims from inception to resolution, ensuring superior outcomes through investigation, negoti...
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Drive your expertise in managing complex Allied Healthcare claims, from inception to resolution. Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure effective litigation strategies and mentor te...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team to build and maintain a robust data platform, ensuring clean, reliable data ingestion and transformation for healthcare analytics. Leverage your expertise to enhance data quality a...
1 week ago
Azure Data Engineering Specialist
$95K - $145K *
Take ownership of data transformation as an Azure Data Engineering Specialist, utilizing your expertise in Databricks to create scalable solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop robust data pipeli...
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Senior Manager, Quality Assurance, Regulatory & Compliance
$120K - $130K *
Champion quality and compliance in a dynamic environment, ensuring products meet global safety and regulatory standards. Lead quality control processes and collaborate cross-functionally to drive exce...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate data governance capabilities to ensure trusted data and responsible AI. Lead a team to implement standards, enhance data quality, and foster collaboration across business units, driving innova...
2 days ago
Customer Quality Engineer - Integration
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in ensuring quality and compliance for mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate across teams to uphold standards, conduct inspections, and drive continuous improvement in mission...
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Quality Improvement Project Manager II
$77K - $123K *
Advance quality improvement initiatives by managing healthcare projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and enhancing member satisfaction through data analysis and process evaluation...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving data integration across DoD and commercial networks. Leverage your expertise in ETL, API development, and schema management to enhance domain awareness and ensure data quali...
1 week ago
$85K - $93K *
Join our team to develop and enhance data pipelines, ensuring secure and reliable datasets. Collaborate with experienced engineers to support business intelligence and improve data quality while growi...
2 weeks ago
$104K - $117K *
Champion the development of rapid transit infrastructure by collaborating with diverse teams to manage complex real estate and environmental portfolios, ensuring effective communication and strategic...
1 week ago
Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Support compliance and quality management systems by leading document control, CAPA investigations, and customer complaint resolutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance quality assurance and...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Explore your potential as a Data Engineer, building scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality data solutions that enhance enterprise repo...
1 week ago
Aerospace Senior Quality Data Technician/Analyst-Systems Engineer
$124K - $145K *
Unlock potential by managing data projects that enhance quality assurance for aerospace clients. Collaborate across departments to ensure project success, leveraging analytical skills and technical ex...
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Quality Assurance System Tester
$85K - $141K *
Champion quality assurance processes and validate software capabilities through manual and automated testing to ensure reliability, security, and compliance for a large-scale agile software developmen...
Reposted 6 days ago
Quality Systems Analyst II - Medicare Stars
$91K - $120K *
Analyze and enhance quality measures impacting Medicare Stars and HEDIS. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance improvement initiatives, manage project deliverables, and present insights to...
2 weeks ago
Senior Specialist, Business Analysis
$95K - $115K *
Drive business transformation by gathering requirements, supporting UAT, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance alternative investment solutions. Leverage your analytical skills to ensure qual...
1 week 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.