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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$140K - $160K *
Elevate quality assurance standards by leading a skilled team to develop, implement, and maintain robust quality management systems for critical IT solutions, ensuring compliance and operational excel...
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Director - Quality Data Analysis
$113K - $153K *
Lead transformative initiatives in quality reporting and analytics, overseeing operations and strategic development across diverse teams. Drive data integrity and operational excellence, leveraging in...
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Principal Specialist, Quality Assurance (2nd Shift)
$82K - $105K *
Champion quality assurance by overseeing product inspections and compliance. Lead initiatives to establish quality standards, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes...
1 week ago
$75K - $112K *
Join a dynamic team to oversee quality systems and compliance in medical technology. Drive investigations, audits, and corrective actions while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance healthcare so...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Partner with us to drive regulatory compliance excellence in the medical device sector. Support CAPA initiatives, enhance the Quality Management System, and collaborate across teams to ensure adherenc...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing high-severity Property claims, ensuring compliance and technical oversight while driving continuous improvement in processes and customer service. Collaborate with internal...
1 week ago
Clinical Quality Improvement Coordinator
$80K - $121K *
Drive successful quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and health outcomes. Collaborate across departments to identify improvements, implement evidence-based practices, and track pro...
2 weeks ago
Specialist, QC Technology Transfer
$83K - $139K *
Play a key role in ensuring robust analytical technology transfers and validations, providing technical oversight and troubleshooting in a collaborative environment to uphold regulatory and scientific...
3 weeks ago
Specialist, QC Technology Transfer
$83K - $139K *
Elevate the quality control landscape by leading method validation and analytical technology transfers, collaborating across teams to ensure scientific integrity in pharmaceutical testing and complian...
3 weeks ago
$99K - $225K *
Lead the charge in data governance innovation to enhance national defense analytics. Employ advanced methodologies to secure data integrity, driving ethical access and protection against adversarial t...
2 weeks ago
Quality Assurance Specialist - Document Control
$85K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing quality management systems by overseeing document control, training records, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and in...
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Spécialiste Assurance Qualité - Projets SDS (Spatial & Défense)
$80K - $95K *
Lead quality assurance initiatives by ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and collaborating on supplier evaluations. Contribute to project quality plans and manage quality systems while driving pr...
3 weeks ago
$81K - $101K *
Oversee quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance and product integrity. Execute QMS processes, manage product complaints, support DSCSA adherence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $110K *
Unlock potential by driving customer quality processes, enhancing satisfaction, and resolving issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and ensure compliance with custo...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring quality excellence through meticulous document control, product release oversight, and data analysis, while fostering a collaborative environment to drive cont...
2 weeks ago
Analytical Project Coordinator, Quality Control
$88K - $105K *
Optimize analytical project delivery as the key QC liaison, ensuring effective communication between clients and internal teams. Drive project planning, assessments, and coordination in a fast-paced e...
4 weeks ago
Data Management and Governance Specialist with Top Secret clearance
$112K - $179K *
Transform enterprise data strategies within the Intelligence Community, identifying gaps and implementing best practices to enhance data management and governance across organizations, ensuring alignm...
3 weeks ago
Quality and Regulatory Specialist
$79K - $87K *
Drive your career by ensuring the highest quality standards in manufacturing processes, managing customer complaints, regulatory compliance, and quality system audits. Collaborate across teams to enha...
3 weeks ago
Director of Product, Quality Optimization (Hedis/Stars) - Remote
$134K - $230K *
Lead product strategy and execution to enhance quality programs, driving measurable performance improvements in healthcare. Collaborate with teams to optimize product development and ensure compliance...
1 week ago
QA Computer Systems Validation Specialist
$115K - $135K *
Drive validation excellence by managing IT change control and cross-functional collaboration. Ensure compliance through effective testing and documentation, while supporting innovative diagnostic solu...
5 days ago
Senior Quality Specialist, Learning & Capability
$105K - $168K *
Deliver impactful training solutions and enhance workforce capability by managing training operations, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a regulated environment. C...
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$85K - $100K *
Elevate regulatory standards by coordinating global submissions for medical devices, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international guidelines while supporting cross-functional collaboration and stra...
3 weeks ago
Senior Specialist - Quality Engineering
$95K - $115K *
Drive the development and execution of automated testing strategies, focusing on Playwright and API testing. Collaborate in Agile environments to enhance code quality and integrate testing into CI/CD...
5 days ago
Senior Technical Delivery Specialist
$93K - $116K *
Lead complex technology and digital initiatives by coordinating cross-functional teams, ensuring project delivery excellence, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to quality standards while driving c...
3 weeks ago
Senior Quality Specialist, Learning & Capability
$105K - $168K *
Unlock potential by managing training operations and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance workforce capability and ensure inspection readiness while driving continuous impr...
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What does a Data Quality Specialist do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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