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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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$116K - $141K *

Lead quality engineering initiatives by managing change control processes, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. Serve as a subject matter expert to en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $121K *

Support and execute compliance activities in quality management systems, ensuring adherence to FDA regulations and ISO standards. Drive quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives wh...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$109K - $241K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise Knowledge Management initiatives, overseeing strategy, governance, and compliance while enhancing user engagement and knowledge accessibility across global opera...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining software quality assurance with an automation-first strategy. Lead and inspire a skilled team to ensure robust testing across firmware, compilers, and inference serving...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $160K *

Transform quality assurance processes by leading test strategies, developing test plans, and ensuring software integrity. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality products through rigorous testi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$62K - $100K *

Drive exceptional technical support and compliance for regulated customers in the BMP segment. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve inquiries and enhance processes, ensuring quality and customer...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$62K - $100K *

Engage with customers to provide exceptional technical support in compliance with industry regulations. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve inquiries and enhance processes, ensuring quality in p...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality standards by leading the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and driving continuous improvement across engineering, manufacturing, and certification act...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality systems across manufacturing sites. Lead initiatives to improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and strengthen performance while managing quality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $169K *

Contribute to innovative solutions by analyzing complex business systems, gathering requirements, and collaborating with technical teams to enhance software functionality and drive project success...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's seeking to enhance data integrity through modernized application and database support. You'll lead analytic decision-making efforts, ensuring effective data quality and performance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $140K *

Lead and elevate laboratory quality control operations, ensuring compliance, integrity, and performance. Build and mentor a high-performing team while collaborating cross-functionally to uphold the hi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$106K - $159K *

Lead the charge in developing and optimizing analytical data models and pipelines, collaborating across teams to enhance data-driven solutions that support research and care programs within a dynamic...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $200K *

Champion automation initiatives by identifying opportunities, developing business cases, and leading pilot programs. Drive enterprise-scale deployment while collaborating with cross-functional teams t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$74K - $129K *

Drive process excellence in Preconstruction and Construction Execution by leveraging lean management and Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborate globally to benchmark and improve operational processes, e...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation by leveraging AI and automation to enhance document workflows. Collaborate across teams to develop intelligent solutions that streamline content creation, compliance, and operational...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining sustainment data solutions, leading a diverse organization of 150 professionals. Drive analytics, forecasting, and digital services to support global aircraft fleets and...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$55K - $111K *

Advance your career with a pivotal role ensuring product quality through inspections, audits, and process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to uphold industry...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Champion quality assurance excellence in GMP for drug substance and products, overseeing compliance and methodologies. Collaborate to ensure regulatory adherence while maintaining operational efficien...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of designing and maintaining robust data pipelines that transform insurance data into reliable assets for analytics and reporting. Collaborate with business partners to ensure data inte...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Advance quality initiatives for new products and processes in manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches and sustainable ownership, leveraging engineering exp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality initiatives for new parts and processes, ensuring successful launches and sustainable ownership across multiple manufacturing sites. Leverage engineering expertise to drive improvemen...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading data strategy and insights across the organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance data capabilities, drive decision-making, and support impactful initiatives that conne...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$65K - $104K *

Transform the quality processes by leading raw material release and allocation. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while driving continuous improvement initiatives in a dynamic...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $105K *

Partner with us to ensure product quality and compliance through innovative engineering strategies. This role encompasses quality assurance across R&D and manufacturing, laying the groundwork for succ...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.