Explore Data Quality Specialist Jobs

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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$85K - $115K *

Lead advanced analytics initiatives to detect and prevent fraud in Medicare and Medicaid, leveraging expertise in data science and machine learning to drive impactful solutions alongside a team of pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Innovate data management solutions by leading MDM design and delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure security, optimize ETL processes, and enhance data integration while troubleshooting and support...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing credit risk for Lombard lending, overseeing proposals, collateral, and compliance. Ensure alignment with regulatory standards while monitoring exposures and advising teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion the development and delivery of training programs, providing expert support in instructional design, operational environment scenarios, and quality control for military training initiatives...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $135K *

Optimize quality, performance, and safety in healthcare through collaboration as you lead improvement initiatives, support regulatory compliance, and drive patient-centered care initiatives across mul...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$87K - $149K *

Transform your career by leading Design Quality Engineering for innovative diabetes management devices, ensuring compliance and excellence throughout development. Collaborate with cross-functional tea...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $117K *

Champion software quality by analyzing healthcare data, developing test cases, and executing both manual and automated tests. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with clinical...

Connecticut, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $113K *

Engage in comprehensive data management for clinical trials, ensuring data integrity and compliance with SOPs and ICH-GCP guidelines. Collaborate with teams to develop tools, conduct reviews, and prep...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$71K - $113K *

Unlock potential by managing clinical trial data with precision and integrity. Oversee data management activities, ensuring compliance with SOPs and GCP guidelines while collaborating with teams to re...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $170K *

Transform client relationships and drive growth by managing key accounts, achieving revenue goals, and collaborating with delivery teams to ensure success. Leverage your expertise to expand business i...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading quality and patient safety initiatives across integrated programs. Drive organizational excellence through collaboration, mentorship, and strategic oversight...

2 days ago

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

$99K - $166K *

Optimize quality assurance in sterile compounding by ensuring compliance with regulations, enhancing processes, and supporting cleanroom operations nationally. Collaborate across teams to drive improv...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $157K *

Lead the charge in encounter data reconciliation, ensuring accurate submissions to regulatory bodies. Oversee technical operations, manage staff, and enhance compliance processes to protect risk score...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$68K - $136K *

Champion innovative vascular solutions by providing expert clinical support during procedures. Drive customer education and relationship building within hospitals to support product utilization and en...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $193K *

Shape the future of clinical documentation integrity across six hospitals in AZ and NV. Lead operations, enhance documentation practices, and collaborate with healthcare leaders to drive performance a...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $198K *

Lead and inspire a global QA team to ensure top-tier advertising quality for Prime Video. Drive QA strategy, foster automation, and collaborate across departments to safeguard user experiences during...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Champion enterprise master data management and governance to ensure high-quality data practices while leading cross-functional teams in ERP transformation initiatives, enhancing data integrity and ope...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $175K *

Shape the future of product data governance and lifecycle management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring data integrity, and driving compliance across product development and manufacturing pro...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $98K *

Elevate decision-making by utilizing data analytics to identify inefficiencies, collaborate cross-functionally, and deliver impactful insights that enhance financial performance and operational qualit...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $105K *

Unlock potential by supporting enterprise data governance initiatives. Collaborate with teams to enhance data quality, transparency, and compliance while gaining expertise in metadata management, data...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Grow your career with impactful data governance initiatives, collaborating with teams to enhance data quality and compliance while developing expertise in metadata management and risk assessment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$143K - $210K *

Lead the charge in delivering strategic quality guidance, leveraging extensive engineering expertise to enhance product quality and compliance. Collaborate across teams to drive continuous improvement...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of space nuclear technology development. Lead configuration and data management efforts, ensuring critical project decisions are controlled and communicated effecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate quality assurance in complex projects by leading quality programs, ensuring compliance with standards, and mentoring teams. Drive stakeholder engagement and recovery efforts while maintaining...

Yesterday

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

$121K - $132K *

Innovate your career by managing production incidents and enhancing application support. Collaborate with teams to ensure system availability, implement changes, and conduct root cause analysis in a d...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.