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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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$141K - $231K *

Empower a team that's driving enterprise data governance initiatives. Lead operations, develop policies, and enhance data stewardship across the organization while ensuring compliance and fostering co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Innovate enterprise data governance operations, enhancing data stewardship, quality, and compliance. Lead teams to implement policies and drive strategic initiatives, ensuring AI-ready data understand...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Champion the evaluation and governance of AI in clinical settings, ensuring rigorous testing and documentation of AI solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex data into...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $107K *

Shape the future of business processes by analyzing effectiveness and implementing measurable improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety and productivity, while influencing departmental st...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $116K *

Join a dynamic team to manage client data acquisition, quality assurance, and analytics delivery while fostering strong client relationships across diverse projects in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading quality systems and compliance initiatives in a regulated environment. Support product delivery while managing a team to uphold standards and drive continuous improvement a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $122K *

Elevate healthcare quality through data analytics and insights to optimize performance across quality programs, driving enhancements in member experience, provider outcomes, and business results. Coll...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $122K *

Optimize healthcare quality through data-driven insights and reporting. Collaborate across teams to enhance STARS, HEDIS, and regulatory measures, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in quality outcom...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $224K *

Empower our submission data standards quality management by overseeing deliverables for global regulatory applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance electronic submission process...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Transform the future of clinical data standards by leading quality management for regulatory submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, ensuring high-quality deliverabl...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$142K - $224K *

Elevate your career by overseeing submission data standards for global regulatory applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement i...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$61K - $122K *

Analyze data to enhance reporting and analytics solutions across supply chain functions. Collaborate with teams to ensure data integrity and support automation initiatives, contributing to effective d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $115K *

Transform organizational efficiency by providing vital project and administrative support to executive leadership. Manage communications, schedules, and documentation to ensure seamless operations and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$91K - $121K *

Champion compliance and quality in GxP computerized systems validation, ensuring patient safety and data integrity. Collaborate globally with teams to implement risk-based practices and maintain regul...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality in GxP computerized systems. This role involves global oversight, risk-based validation practices, and collaboration with IT and busines...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $121K *

Lead global quality oversight for GxP computerized systems validation, ensuring compliance and data integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk-based practices throughout the...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$91K - $121K *

Shape the future of quality assurance by ensuring compliance of GxP computerized systems. Collaborate globally to implement risk-based validation practices, safeguarding patient safety and product int...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$119K - $125K *

Transform data management by overseeing ETL processes and enhancing data pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high reliability and compliance in a dynamic environment, supporti...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform contractual compliance across diverse capital projects by managing documentation flow, facilitating negotiations, and ensuring stakeholder communication. Collaborate with teams to resolve is...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of comprehensive QA processes ensuring Section 508 compliance through manual and automated testing. Validate bilingual functionality while preparing detailed documentation and conforman...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $148K *

Transform data into actionable insights by ensuring accuracy and integrity across business analytics. Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize metrics and enhance decision-making through reliable...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $163K *

Deliver exceptional database administration across multi-cloud environments, focusing on PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL. Collaborate on cloud modernization and improve operational excellence while ensu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare research by leading strategic projects and enhancing content quality. Leverage your expertise to drive operational improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to opti...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by enhancing healthcare research content quality and efficiency. Lead strategic projects, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage your sector expertise to drive opera...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$79K - $127K *

Join our team to drive regulatory activities for innovative medical devices, ensuring compliance and supporting product submissions. Your expertise will enhance patient care and contribute to the adva...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.