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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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$110K - $130K *

Champion process excellence by driving improvements and standardization across quality management systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance and operational efficiency, ensuring alig...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $135K *

Discover a pivotal role in quality management, ensuring project excellence through effective systems and processes. Collaborate with teams to enhance quality standards, mentor staff, and drive continu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join us in enhancing knowledge management across diverse environments. This role drives operational excellence in knowledge systems, supporting collaboration and governance while empowering teams thro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$143K - $193K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading enterprise data governance initiatives. You'll operationalize stewardship, collaborate across teams, and drive compliance, ensuring our data assets s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $201K *

Architect cloud-based data solutions and drive enterprise data strategy. Leverage advanced analytics and modern data architectures to enhance operational efficiency and compliance in healthcare data m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $190K *

Elevate quality engineering by leading cross-platform quality initiatives. Build and mentor a high-performing team while shaping innovative practices that enhance automation and delivery in a rapidly...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Join our team to lead quality engineering transformations across multiple platform portfolios, championing automation and innovation while developing exceptional engineering talent to elevate quality...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$99K - $132K *

Shape the future of oncology care by driving AI and technology adoption. As a senior contributor, analyze processes, coordinate pilots, and provide data-driven insights to enhance clinical operations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality through advanced planning and continuous monitoring. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive zero defects and ensure seamless production flow...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Transform quality management across operations as you lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with standards, driving customer satisfaction and profitability while collaborating...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing quality performance and reporting initiatives across a healthcare network. Collaborate with clinical and operational teams to drive compliance, optimize workflows, and imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance educational outcomes through comprehensive data analysis and system management. Lead the integration of technology in K-12 environments, fostering collaborative strategi...

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

$118K - $196K *

Champion quality excellence by leading a dynamic Quality Engineering team, ensuring compliance with standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement while driving team engagement and perfor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $145K *

Empower your career by ensuring the accuracy and compliance of encounter data and coding. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance documentation quality and support regulatory adherence while drivin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Transform quality management processes across a global manufacturing network, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize practices and drive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead compliance excellence by conducting quality reviews, enhancing processes, and providing expert guidance to ensure timely, accurate client service and adherence to regulatory standards in a dynami...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $165K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of AI and operations by analyzing, implementing, and optimizing AI initiatives to enhance productivity and service quality across the organization, while ensuri...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$122K - $212K *

Lead the quality strategy for biotherapeutics from development to commercialization, ensuring compliance and excellence across global teams. Drive decision-making and problem-solving to deliver high-q...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Champion the quality strategy for biotherapeutics from development to commercialization, ensuring compliance and excellence across global teams. Lead quality integration efforts, manage regulatory sub...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Unlock potential by leading quality strategies for biotherapeutics from development to commercialization. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and product excellence, driving quality initiati...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Lead the quality strategy for biotherapeutics from development to commercialization, ensuring compliance and excellence across global teams. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $150K *

Transform data engineering practices by leading innovative projects that enhance data sharing and analysis across organizations, driving mission-critical insights and collaboration within a dynamic te...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career with senior-level expertise in data architecture and warehousing. Drive data integration and management, ensuring effective solutions for Occupational Environmental Health practice...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing software quality and reliability through automation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues while mentoring others to achieve excellence in...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$167K - $230K *

Elevate quality assurance standards by leading strategic initiatives, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Drive continuous improvement and represent the organization in...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.