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.
$91K - $179K *
Analyze and deliver innovative analytics solutions that empower clients to tackle complex workforce challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable data pipelines and actionable...
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Engineer innovative data solutions that empower AI and analytics for Human Capital, transforming complex data into actionable insights while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impact...
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$91K - $179K *
Innovate data-driven solutions by designing and implementing analytics products that enhance Human Capital services, ensuring data integrity and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional t...
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$91K - $179K *
Join a dynamic team to design and implement innovative analytics solutions that enhance Human Capital services, leveraging AI and data engineering to deliver actionable insights and drive client succe...
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$91K - $179K *
Contribute to innovative analytics solutions by designing and implementing data-driven products that enhance Human Capital services, ensuring scalable and secure data architecture for AI and ML applic...
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$91K - $179K *
Unlock potential by designing and implementing analytics solutions that enhance Human Capital services. Collaborate with teams to deliver data-driven insights, ensuring data integrity and scalability...
6 days ago
Director, Corporate Quality - GCP
$185K - $232K *
Drive strategic leadership and quality oversight in GCP/GLP compliance across clinical and non-clinical portfolios, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, fostering collaboration, and enhancing p...
3 weeks ago
Director, Corporate Quality - GCP
$185K - $232K *
Join our dynamic team to lead strategic quality oversight in clinical and non-clinical domains, ensuring compliance with GCP, GLP, and FDA standards. Drive quality initiatives, partner with cross-func...
3 weeks ago
$176K - $282K *
Help us advance national security by leveraging your extensive operational expertise. You will collaborate with governmental partners and manage complex situations to ensure mission readiness in a fas...
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Clinical Data Engineering Lead
$135K - $160K *
Drive the transformation of clinical data management by leading the data engineering function, mentoring a team, and building scalable data pipelines that empower AI-driven products and clinical resea...
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$80K - $95K *
Oversee and enhance laboratory operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards while managing a team. Drive efficiency and maintain accreditations, fostering a culture of accountability and cont...
1 week ago
Manager Quality Assurance Validation
$92K - $176K *
Unlock your potential by leading QA validation strategies for laboratory and manufacturing equipment. Drive compliance, manage budgets, and collaborate with teams to ensure operational excellence in a...
6 days ago
Senior Manager, Quality/Hygiene
$120K - $160K *
Contribute to industry excellence by leading quality and hygiene initiatives, enhancing processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment...
3 weeks ago
Technical Writer/Editor (Edifecs)
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing technical documentation for cloud migration projects. Leverage your expertise in writing and editing to support VA applications, ensuring clarity and quality...
1 week ago
Vice President - Project Management
$160K - $200K *
Transform the Project Management Department by leading a high-performing team, driving sales growth, and enhancing client relationships while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability to...
1 week ago
Senior Scientist, QC Analytical
$105K - $120K *
Engineer high-quality analytical solutions in a dynamic QC environment. Leverage your expertise in molecular biology and protein chemistry to support GMP manufacturing and mentor laboratory staff whil...
1 week ago
QAQC Manager - Material Quality
$80K - $95K *
Transform quality assurance processes by overseeing material inspections, managing master data, and enhancing customer support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with qualit...
2 weeks ago
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
$97K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving supplier compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality standards and regulatory requirements are met, while managing supp...
6 days ago
$89K - $166K *
Shape the future of product data management by designing and deploying scalable MDM solutions. Leverage your Stibo STEP expertise to enhance product onboarding and governance while collaborating with...
Reposted 3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and maintaining robust data infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable data solutio...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Shape quality assurance processes by bridging customer needs and project management, ensuring compliance with GMP standards while driving improvements in quality systems and customer satisfaction in a...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality in advanced risk analytics. You'll validate complex models, enhance testing frameworks, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver reliable products...
3 weeks ago
Senior Specialist, Pension Data
$70K - $95K *
Support our team by leading data reconciliation and reporting efforts, enhancing member experiences, and driving operational efficiency in pension services. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure dat...
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$88K - $105K *
Transform operational success by overseeing release processes, ensuring quality, compliance, and collaboration among teams for efficient service rollouts in a dynamic environment. Drive improvements a...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Clinical Data Management
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in clinical data management, overseeing project execution, ensuring quality delivery, and fostering client satisfaction while managing a dynamic team and implementing innovative soluti...
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?
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