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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.

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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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$80K - $100K *

Drive your career with a role focused on clinical assessment and complaint processing for medical devices, ensuring regulatory compliance and product safety. Collaborate with a dedicated team to evalu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data integration by leading a skilled group of engineers. Drive successful implementations across partner campuses while fostering a culture of excellence and...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in shaping data infrastructure as an AI-native organization, partnering with various teams to enhance data usability, governance, and insights for operational excellence and informed d...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform data into strategic insights while architecting essential systems for an AI-driven organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead initiatives to ensure data integrity and acc...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $100K *

Unlock potential by leading quality management for projects, ensuring adherence to standards and specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support cer...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's redefining enterprise data management by leading the design and delivery of Informatica MDM solutions. Leverage your expertise to create scalable data models and governance processe...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $110K *

Accelerate progress at pediatric mental health care by leading clinical quality assurance and supervision, mentoring clinicians, and providing evidence-based therapy to children and families in a full...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$220K - $260K *

Join a team that leads the development of AI/ML data systems and products. As a strategic Senior Product Manager, you'll drive cross-functional initiatives, optimizing workflows and ensuring high-qual...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead enterprise rollouts for multi-state home health organizations. Design and execute implementation strategies, engage stakeholders, and ensure clinician adoption at scale for successful outcomes ac...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in developing and implementing knowledge management programs, enhancing operational effectiveness and team collaboration within a multifaceted contract environment focused on USMC supp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$66K - $171K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance and quality in material management processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier qualifications and enhance operational efficiency in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$66K - $171K *

Champion innovative material management processes to ensure compliance and quality in pharmaceutical operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supplier qualifications and enhance...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $275K *

Champion customer quality excellence by leading escalations and driving systemic improvements. Collaborate across teams to enhance product reliability and customer trust, ensuring swift resolution of...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $119K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $280K *

Transform our Quality Assurance landscape by leading a high-performing team, ensuring compliance across GxP functions, and driving strategic quality initiatives that align with corporate objectives an...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$59K - $101K *

Contribute to software quality by testing and validating applications alongside Agile teams, enhancing skills in manual and automated testing, and ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered. Embrac...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$59K - $101K *

Engage in software quality assurance by partnering with Agile teams to test, validate, and enhance applications, ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered. Gain hands-on experience with manual and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Advance the development and optimization of analytical methods for biotherapeutics, focusing on capillary electrophoresis and chromatography. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure complian...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $102K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance and achieve business goals. Collaborate with diverse teams to st...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing external audits for Risk Adjustment processes. Oversee audit deliverables, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improv...

Missouri, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$230K - $280K *

Innovate and lead the technical vision for agentic AI systems across a diverse product portfolio. Shape multi-year strategies, influence engineering standards, and mentor teams while tackling complex...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of quality engineering, leading strategic initiatives and driving systemic improvements across manufacturing operations while mentoring professionals and ensuring...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by leading compliance initiatives in a dynamic environment. Drive regulatory strategies, oversee audits, and collaborate across departments to ensure adherence to quality standar...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion data analysis and visualization to support decision-making for foreign assistance initiatives. Collaborate with teams to deliver insights, enhance efficiency through automation, and communica...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing patient safety and quality improvement. Lead initiatives in simulation education and quality management, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in hea...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.