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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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$85K - $116K *

Empower cloud transformation by designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance, security, and compliance in cloud-hosted...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Unlock your potential by leading cloud migration and automation initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure, ensuring compliance and optimal p...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $116K *

Unlock potential by leading cloud migration and automation initiatives. Drive CI/CD practices, manage AWS infrastructure, and ensure compliance with federal policies while providing exceptional suppor...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower quality assurance excellence by leading inspections across North America, ensuring critical infrastructure meets project standards. Collaborate with suppliers and teams to mitigate risks and d...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $123K *

Manage the configuration and maintenance of LIMS, optimizing workflows while ensuring compliance with regulatory and data integrity standards for QC laboratory operations. Collaborate cross-functional...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$74K - $112K *

Discover your potential as a Product Data Analyst, guiding teams to streamline data processes, enhance data integrity, and collaborate across engineering and supply chain to optimize product informati...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$209K - $271K *

Drive strategic data-informed decision-making by leading analytic initiatives that support finance and health plan leaders. Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting to enhance operational effi...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of product quality by managing complaints processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance patient safety and product standards in a dynamic biotech envi...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Help us advance procurement excellence in biologics by managing supplier relationships and ensuring efficient sourcing processes, while collaborating across teams to enhance operational success and dr...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $176K *

Unlock potential by leading global regulatory submissions for medical devices. You will drive strategy, manage compliance risks, and collaborate across teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $239K *

Join us in driving compliance excellence by managing quality systems and regulatory processes. You'll lead initiatives, assess risks, and promote continuous improvement across global teams to ensure o...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Lead enterprise analytics initiatives to enhance financial management and transportation solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to design automated reporting systems, providing critical insights tha...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion compliance and quality in computerized systems validation, overseeing global projects and ensuring data integrity in regulated environments. Collaborate with teams to maintain IT infrastructu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$75K - $95K *

Lead the charge in clinical implementations by coordinating training, inventory, and support for healthcare staff, ensuring a seamless transition to advanced technologies across multiple locations...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $162K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality for advanced quantum hardware programs. Drive technical leadership, risk assessment, and continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating cross-func...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing supplier quality through impactful collaborations, effective audits, and data-driven decisions, fostering continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$119K - $179K *

Support the integration and harmonization of clinical data by designing FHIR-compliant models and pipelines, ensuring data accuracy and usability for patient care and research initiatives across the o...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $236K *

Champion data governance excellence by leading strategies that enhance data quality, accessibility, and compliance across commercial operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulat...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize product quality by leading engineering projects, ensuring compliance with ISO and QSR regulations, and working collaboratively across departments to enhance performance and maintain high stan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex biotech projects, integrating design and execution to enhance client facilities and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in enhancing supplier quality through critical assessments, cross-functional collaboration, and effective root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K - $110K *

Engineer supplier quality processes and lead risk assessments using FMEA. Collaborate with suppliers to enhance quality standards, resolve nonconformances, and ensure compliance through audits and dat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform quality management practices by driving supplier improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance. Leverage your analytical skills to resolve quality issues and foster collaboration across te...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform quality assurance by analyzing risks, managing supplier relationships, and leading quality improvement initiatives to ensure consistent manufacturing excellence and compliance across all pro...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of IT governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and frameworks. Collaborate with IT leadership and stakeholders to enhance the GRC progr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.