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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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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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Develop and maintain quality standards while ensuring compliance with regulations and customer expectations. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and uphold organizatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$76K - $119K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$250K - $280K *

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $130K *

Champion data transformation initiatives by leading complex data migrations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across claims and financial systems. Collaborate with teams to deliver timely, auditable c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Elevate governance execution in operational risk and control domains, ensuring consistent oversight and delivery of regulatory reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive clarity and m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Transform supplier quality through robust process improvements, driving zero-defect initiatives and corrective actions. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance performance metrics and ensure compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $130K *

Join us to enhance quality care through comprehensive audits and data analysis. You'll guide behavioral health providers, implement corrective actions, and collaborate on quality improvement initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by defining and scaling governance programs, enhancing compliance architecture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate security posture and build customer trust g...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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Champion data governance initiatives by establishing frameworks, policies, and processes to enhance data quality and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive a data-driven culture...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

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Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of cloud technology by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Join a high-performance team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and ensuri...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.