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Data Quality Specialists help organizations make confident decisions by ensuring that business data is accurate, complete, consistent, and reliable. Browse vetted Data Quality Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles paying $100,000 or more. These positions can be found across industries where trustworthy data supports analytics, operations, customer experiences, and regulatory reporting.

What Does a Data Quality Specialist Do?

Data Quality Specialists assess how data is collected, stored, transformed, and used. They identify errors and inconsistencies, investigate root causes, define validation rules, and work with technical and business teams to improve data processes. Depending on the organization, the role may also involve maintaining quality metrics, documenting standards, supporting data governance, and helping teams resolve data issues.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers often look for experience with data profiling, validation, cleansing, and documentation. Familiarity with SQL, spreadsheets, databases, data integration tools, or analytics platforms can be valuable. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication, and the ability to translate business requirements into practical quality checks are also important. Requirements vary by employer and seniority.

Career Opportunities and Industries

Data Quality Specialists work in areas such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, consulting, and government. Related career paths may include data governance, data management, business intelligence, analytics, and data operations. With experience, professionals may take on broader responsibility for quality frameworks, governance programs, or teams.

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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review job requirements, compare roles across employers and industries, and find openings that align with your experience in data quality, governance, and analytics.

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$90K - $110K *

Optimize data governance and quality across supply chain systems, ensuring seamless product flow and accurate metrics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data integrity and streamline...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $166K *

Elevate quality standards by partnering with manufacturing teams to ensure compliance and integrity throughout production. Your expertise will drive continuous improvement and enhance patient safety i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $131K *

Empower your career by assuring quality within safety-critical projects. Collaborate cross-functionally, manage risks, and promote continuous improvement to deliver excellence, ensuring customer satis...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to global quality excellence by overseeing QA/QC processes, ensuring compliance, and driving harmonization across sites while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $116K *

Support our Quality Assurance team by ensuring compliance with regulations and company standards through effective release processes, documentation accuracy, and training programs, while collaborating...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Lead quality improvement initiatives by leveraging data analytics and collaboration to identify and resolve clinical care opportunities. Drive accreditation support and develop performance metrics to...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Transform the Quality landscape by leading enterprise-wide oversight of Computer System Validation and Data Governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance, drive digital innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $190K *

Drive enterprise metadata governance and management initiatives, enhancing data discoverability, quality, and compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to establish standards and support automated sol...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$70K - $126K *

Manage complex HEDIS audit workstreams and ensure compliance with regulations. Provide expert guidance on audit readiness, interpret regulatory requirements, and develop controls to support accurate s...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Innovate enterprise master data management practices, lead transformation initiatives, drive governance frameworks, and collaborate across teams to enhance data readiness for system changes. A vital r...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming master data management across the enterprise. Leverage your expertise in data governance and project management to drive strategic initiatives, optimize processes, and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$67K - $107K *

Manage project timelines and deliverables while collaborating with teams to ensure successful execution of multiple complex projects. Provide administrative support and facilitate communication among...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Champion quality assurance by executing robust testing strategies to enhance cardiovascular imaging software. Collaborate across teams to identify and resolve issues, ensuring compliance and reliabili...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to the enhancement of data quality across enterprise data pipelines by implementing rigorous quality controls, collaborating with various stakeholders, and driving continuous improvement to...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$74K - $95K *

Champion the development and execution of clinical quality strategies, collaborating with leadership to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care coordination across practices, ensuring alignment w...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Engage with suppliers to enhance quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Drive initiatives for zero defects while collaborating across teams to resolve issues and imp...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in advancing quality improvement initiatives across healthcare sites. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive measurable outcomes, enhance patient safety, and implement data...

3 days ago

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

$85K - $156K *

Elevate the enterprise data governance strategy by translating it into actionable plans and driving initiatives to enhance data trust while fostering collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholder...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Contribute to the quality assurance and control of large-scale data center projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational requirements while collaborating with contractors and eng...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $160K *

Lead the charge in enhancing enterprise data governance and metadata management. Oversee the development of advanced data catalog systems, enforce standards, and drive collaboration to optimize data q...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$106K - $159K *

Champion quality excellence by leading software lifecycle practices, ensuring compliance and risk management across digital platforms and cloud solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to en...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $159K *

Transform software quality assurance by leading cross-functional teams to implement risk-based controls and scalable practices throughout the software lifecycle, ensuring compliance and fostering a cu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $159K *

Empower quality excellence in software development by collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement risk-based controls and scalable practices throughout the software lifecycle, ensuring comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$106K - $159K *

Transform software quality practices by leading cross-functional teams to implement risk-based controls and ensure compliance throughout the software lifecycle, enhancing product development and opera...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $108K *

Drive the design and optimization of scalable healthcare data platforms, enhancing data pipelines and analytics solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and complian...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   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 the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability of an organization's data. Typical work includes profiling data, identifying issues, creating validation checks, investigating root causes, and coordinating improvements with business and technical teams.

  • What skills are commonly required for Data Quality Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include data profiling and validation, SQL, data cleansing, documentation, analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication. Specific tools and qualifications depend on the employer and role.

  • Where do Data Quality Specialists work?question toggle

    They work across industries that rely on dependable data, including finance, healthcare, technology, retail, consulting, and government.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Quality Specialist role?question toggle

    Possible paths include data governance, data management, business intelligence, analytics, data operations, and leadership roles overseeing data quality programs. Career progression depends on experience and employer needs.

  • Where can I find Data Quality Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search the listings for Data Quality Specialist roles and review each posting for its compensation, qualifications, and responsibilities.