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.
Quality Conformance Manager II
$88K - $105K *
Transform quality management by leading continuous improvement initiatives, resolving complex quality issues, and enhancing processes to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction. Drive performance...
2 weeks ago
Associate Director, Data Engineering
$192K - $269K *
Lead the charge in shaping data foundations for AI products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build reliable data workflows and actionable insights that enhance decision-making and product...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $130K *
Transform data engineering by architecting scalable pipelines and optimizing healthcare data solutions. Lead teams to enhance data quality and compliance while driving innovation and strategic alignme...
Today
$120K - $130K *
Empower data-driven decisions by architecting scalable data solutions and leading a team of engineers. Collaborate across departments to enhance healthcare data infrastructure, ensuring compliance and...
Today
$95K - $115K *
Elevate data integrity by establishing master data standards and practices. Collaborate across teams to resolve complex data issues, ensuring consistent and trusted data management throughout the orga...
1 week ago
QA/QMS Senior Specialist - Deviations & Investigations
$80K - $90K *
Transform our deviation management process in GMP sterile manufacturing. Lead investigations, root cause analysis, and drive compliance with FDA standards. Be the key point of contact for deviations...
3 weeks ago
Senior Software Quality Engineer
$136K - $184K *
Unlock potential by leading design assurance activities for medical device software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, influence software development, ensure compliance with standards, and driv...
3 weeks ago
Spécialiste Qualité de la Chaîne d'Approvisionnement / Supply Chain Quality Specialist
$92K - $110K *
Elevate supplier quality management through strategic initiatives, enhancing supplier performance and reducing incidents. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive systemic improvements and ensure produ...
4 weeks ago
QA/QC Manager - Field Services
$70K - $110K *
Lead the charge in developing and managing a robust QA/QC program, ensuring compliance with quality standards across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of excellence...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance in high-volume manufacturing. Lead compliance initiatives and optimize processes, ensuring product integrity and continuous...
4 weeks ago
UAT Stream Lead - BlueYonder/SAP
$150K - $160K *
Take ownership of the UAT phase for a global Supply Chain Management program, leading a distributed team to ensure effective testing and communication. Leverage your test management expertise to drive...
2 days ago
$96K - $111K *
Elevate quality standards by developing and implementing QA processes, driving improvements, and managing audits. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with ISO9001 standa...
3 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion advanced analytics initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, drive strategic decision-making, and improve mission readiness through actionable insights and predictive modeling across di...
2 days ago
$112K - $135K *
Transform your career with the opportunity to design and optimize scalable data pipelines. Collaborate across teams to support advanced analytics and AI initiatives, utilizing your expertise in Snowfl...
3 weeks ago
Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in quality engineering initiatives, ensuring compliance and excellence across production and program management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement...
1 week ago
DRG Quality Analyst IV - Healthcare
$85K - $110K *
Optimize clinical DRG audits by ensuring accuracy and consistency in coding. Mentor auditors, recommend process improvements, and conduct quality reviews to enhance performance and compliance in a rem...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Join our team to ensure the reliability of AI-powered solutions through comprehensive QA testing. You'll lead efforts in automated testing, defect tracking, and performance evaluation, contributing to...
Yesterday
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in establishing Quality Assurance standards and ensuring implementation on data center projects. Oversee QA/QC plans, support project teams, and ensure high-quality installations throu...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Empower your career by leading cross-functional teams to resolve customer issues, enhance product performance, and drive continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma principles in a dynamic aerospace e...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Accelerate progress at quality management by leading assurance, control, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure deliverables meet standards and contractual requirem...
Yesterday
Director - Data Quality & Observability Lead
$140K - $220K *
Transform your career by leading enterprise data quality initiatives, ensuring data accuracy and reliability across analytics and AI/ML. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed quality standa...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to product excellence by ensuring quality in mobile and web applications through structured testing and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Improve user experiences by identifying an...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring software quality and reliability. As a key player, you'll leverage your expertise in testing methodologies and tools to enhance application performance and sup...
3 days ago
$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
$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
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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