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.
Business Analyst - MDM & Data Governance
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by bridging business and technical teams to define and implement master data management and governance solutions, ensuring data quality and compliance across the organization...
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Manager, Corporate Quality Engineering
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Champion quality engineering excellence by leading process improvements, ensuring compliance, and driving cross-functional collaboration to enhance manufacturing capabilities and product safety across...
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Join a team that's dedicated to transforming healthcare data solutions. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll enhance complex systems, collaborate across departments, and drive analytics to optimize finan...
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Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical data programming in oncology. Leverage your expertise to develop SAS programs, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...
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Optimize quality operations for large-scale data pipelines, ensuring high standards and consistency across diverse datasets. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and reliability in audio data processing...
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Elevate your career by driving new business in public sector sales. Proactively manage opportunities, develop senior relationships, and lead key negotiations to exceed revenue targets while leveraging...
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Support the development and enhancement of HSSE programs, ensuring compliance and promoting a safety culture. Provide technical guidance, conduct safety assessments, and deliver training to foster a s...
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Senior Engineer, Data Historian and Analytics
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Elevate your career by leading digital manufacturing data systems projects. Collaborate globally and ensure robust delivery of data solutions to enhance biotech and manufacturing processes. Become a k...
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cGMP Computer System Validation Specialist
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Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining validated computer systems under cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11. You'll oversee validation processes, ensure compliance, and support audits, all while collaboratin...
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Database Administration Support Specialist
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Elevate database management through expert oversight, design, and security. Collaborate deeply with Federal clients to enhance database performance, ensuring integrity and reliability while tackling c...
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Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in defense operations. Support inspection processes across multiple sites, interface with engineering, and enhance documentation to uphold standards in...
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Manage the end-to-end SIT testing strategy, leading QA teams and ensuring quality across projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop test plans, oversee execution, and drive continuous improvem...
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Drive quality excellence by leading complex initiatives in Quality Operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes while mentoring professionals and influenci...
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Champion quality excellence by leading complex investigations and initiatives, driving systemic improvements, and ensuring compliance across operations. Mentor teams while influencing stakeholders to...
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RN, Quality Assurance Coordinator
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Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing patient care quality through effective documentation review, staff mentorship, and performance improvement initiatives that ensure compliance with healthcare...
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Join a dynamic team as a Salesforce QA Tester, focusing on ensuring application quality and reliability through robust testing methodologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to align testing with busine...
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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Unlock potential by leading complex testing initiatives to ensure quality and performance of digital solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate testing into delivery plans while m...
2 days ago
$116K - $151K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in Ac-225 production. As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you'll oversee compliance with GMP and regulatory standards, supporting a multidisciplinary te...
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Senior Information Assurance (IA) Analyst
$75K - $110K *
Elevate your career by leading information assurance initiatives, ensuring rigorous application of security policies, and directing teams to solve complex challenges in both physical and cloud environ...
4 weeks ago
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in ensuring the quality and reliability of our SaaS cardiac device management platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute comprehensive testing and advocate for seamle...
6 days ago
Senior Architect Data Management
$120K - $140K *
Elevate data management strategies by leading the design and governance of enterprise data ecosystems. Drive innovation through advanced tools, ensuring data integrity and compliance while collaborati...
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Senior Architect Data Management
$110K - $130K *
Champion the design and governance of enterprise data ecosystems, driving data management strategies and ensuring compliance. Lead teams in implementing advanced tools for scalable, secure data soluti...
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Senior Manager Corporate Quality Compliance
$138K - $187K *
Unlock your potential by leading global quality compliance initiatives, coordinating audits, training programs, and ensuring regulatory adherence to safeguard product integrity and drive organizationa...
3 weeks ago
Sr Software Quality and Regulatory Analyst (Leader)
$110K - $130K *
Transform the quality landscape in software development by leading a robust Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering modern engineering practices for he...
2 weeks ago
Principal Sustaining Quality Engineer (Post-Market)
$114K - $165K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring the highest quality and safety standards for medical devices post-commercialization. Drive compliance, process improvements, and risk management while collabor...
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.