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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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$142K - $180K *

Lead AI transformation and quality engineering initiatives across enterprise environments. Drive multimillion-dollar portfolio management, enhance operational excellence, and coach high-performing tea...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K *

Champion scalable data infrastructure and optimize performance for data processing systems. Collaborate across teams to build and manage data pipelines, ensuring reliability and governance in a dynami...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Oversee the design and development of clinical databases while ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met. Collaborate across teams to provide technical support and mentor team members...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$166K - $214K *

Lead the charge in data science for enhancing risk score accuracy and supporting risk adjustment initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement machine learning solutions, derive ac...

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

$99K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team to drive technology strategy into actionable product roadmaps, enhancing operational efficiency and customer value. Collaborate across functions to shape innovative solutions that...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $140K *

Drive quality assurance throughout aerospace product development and ensure effective risk management in collaboration with engineering teams. This role equips you with essential skills in verificatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Drive quality excellence by owning data systems, vendor performance, and improvement initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance Trove's quality management system and support regulatory com...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to quality control excellence by managing programs that ensure continuous production aligns with customer standards. Drive improvements and compliance across multiple sites while fostering...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform the quality assurance landscape by leading and enhancing the company's QA/QC program across multiple projects, ensuring flawless execution and adherence to standards throughout every phase f...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of physics-based machining simulation software through hands-on testing, engineering analysis, and automation, while collaborating with cross-fu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage post-market product safety and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure compliance and execute end-to-end surveillance processes while driving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$153K - $207K *

Elevate your career by designing AI-ready data platforms in healthcare. Lead the way in implementing modern data architectures and streamlining complex systems to empower organizations with actionable...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$86K - $131K *

Transform quality assurance processes by conducting audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with NQA-1 and ISO standards. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational excellence and maintain high...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $169K *

Join a high-performing team to drive compliance and operational readiness in a cutting-edge manufacturing facility. Collaborate across functions to ensure seamless startup and long-term excellence in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$140K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational excellence across Independent Living communities, ensuring resident satisfaction and financial performance while providing interim leadership during critical t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in designing and implementing scalable data solutions, orchestrating pipelines, and supporting advanced analytics in cloud environments. Collaborate with teams to deliver robust data a...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive quality excellence by leading performance improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a culture of accountability and safety across the organization. Co...

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

$84K - $126K *

Drive quality compliance through planning and executing audits, collaborating with teams to address compliance gaps, and managing corrective actions. Ensure readiness for inspections and maintain vend...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower business growth by designing and optimizing application solutions, integrating AI technologies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operat...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving quality excellence across multiple sites, ensuring compliance and operational performance. Lead strategic initiatives, foster a culture of accountability, and enhance custom...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading software QA automation efforts, designing and managing tools, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues while ensuring high-quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive the efficient operations of the analytical testing laboratory, ensuring compliance with quality standards while mentoring a high-performing team. Utilize Lean methodologies to optimize workflows...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing risk adjustment and quality improvement processes across multiple departments, driving operational excellence and strategic initiatives for healthcare pro...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $134K *

Elevate quality assurance processes by leading investigations, ensuring compliance with FDA and international regulations, and driving corrective actions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance qual...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $134K *

Elevate your career by driving quality compliance and oversight in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement effective quality systems and ensure adherence to regulatory standa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.