Data Governance Analyst Jobs

Find Data Governance Analyst jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. These professionals help organizations manage data as a trusted business asset by setting standards, improving data quality, and supporting responsible access and use. Explore vetted opportunities at companies seeking analysts who can connect data practices with business, technology, risk, and compliance needs.

What Does a Data Governance Analyst Do?

Data Governance Analysts help establish and maintain the policies, processes, and controls that guide how data is defined, stored, accessed, and used. Depending on the organization, they may document data ownership and lineage, monitor quality, maintain metadata and business glossaries, support governance committees, and coordinate remediation when data issues arise. They often work across data, analytics, security, legal, compliance, and business teams.

Common Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for analytical thinking, clear communication, and experience working with data management or governance programs. Useful skills may include data quality assessment, metadata management, data cataloging, lineage documentation, policy development, and familiarity with privacy, security, or regulatory requirements. Knowledge of SQL, spreadsheets, business intelligence platforms, or data governance tools can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by role and industry.

Data Governance Analyst Career Paths

Experience in this role can lead to opportunities in data governance management, data quality, master data management, privacy, compliance, data architecture, or broader data management leadership. Career progression often depends on the scope of governance programs you support, your industry expertise, and your ability to guide stakeholders through complex data challenges.

Explore Data Governance Analyst Opportunities

Browse Data Governance Analyst openings on Ladders to find vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare role expectations, industries, and qualifications to identify positions that align with your experience and career goals.

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$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing KPIs and optimizing data systems. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance metrics, support database operations, and drive data analysis across multiple platforms...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K *

Transform complex data environments by managing enterprise databases and ensuring security protocols. Collaborate with teams to enhance performance and uphold compliance standards in mission-critical...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Champion the enhancement of Third Party Risk governance and frameworks, ensuring effective management and compliance across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen risk culture a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in enhancing Third Party Risk governance and frameworks, ensuring robust risk management practices across the organization. Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen compliance, resi...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of municipal services by leading successful customer deployments. Manage complex projects, enhance workflows, and ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and proble...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $165K *

Elevate your career by providing critical database support and modernization services. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement security measures, coordinate data changes, and ensure accurate report...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Lead AI governance initiatives in a regulated environment, ensuring ethical adoption and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define policies and monitor risk, shaping strategic AI i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $195K *

Pioneer your career by delivering advanced Databricks training to FEMA experts, enhancing their data engineering skills through tailored programs and hands-on projects, while collaborating with stakeh...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $105K *

Partner with us to enhance security operations and compliance standards. Drive enterprise-wide risk management through assessments, training initiatives, and proactive threat mitigation strategies whi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $203K *

Pioneer in security governance by driving advanced data architecture and analytics, enhancing security posture through rigorous standards and comprehensive oversight across global implementations. Col...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $185K *

Lead the Security Data Architecture and Governance program to enhance security posture through advanced data analytics, engineering, and compliance with international standards across global operation...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping enterprise-scale data architecture and AI solutions. Collaborate globally to create valuable data products and cross-border workflows that empower organizational analytics a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Champion HR governance and compliance by assessing adherence to standards, conducting control testing, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks. Leverage analytical skills to ensure opera...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join our team as a Senior Compliance Analyst to drive public sector compliance initiatives, manage FedRAMP artifacts, and collaborate across departments to ensure regulatory alignment and support grow...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead compliance initiatives to safeguard public sector certifications, ensuring alignment across IT, Legal, Product, Security, and Engineering. Drive risk management and compliance efforts to support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $140K *

Advance your career as a Business Analyst, driving product development by translating complex business requirements into actionable solutions in a collaborative, agile environment focused on financial...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on building scalable data pipelines and enhancing analytics capabilities to drive digital...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $135K *

Play a key role in designing and optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure, enhancing analytics and reporting capabilities. Collaborate with teams to build scalable data pipelines and ensure high-q...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $135K *

Unlock potential by designing and optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance data pipelines, support analytics, and ensure data quality, driving digital transforma...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Transform data solutions by designing and optimizing scalable pipelines on Microsoft Azure. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytics and reporting, ensuring high-quality data management and governa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Transform data integrity and compliance processes by leveraging your expertise in interchange, analytics, and regulatory standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and resolve co...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leveraging data analytics and compliance expertise to enhance payment systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve issues and implement solutions that drive data integrity...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $121K *

Unlock potential by analyzing and reporting on provider data to support internal and external requests. Collaborate across teams to ensure data accuracy and quality while enhancing reporting processes...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead data integrity initiatives by analyzing compliance issues, enhancing processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence and improve data quality across systems and oper...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$67K - $121K *

Join us to analyze and report on provider data, supporting internal and external requests. Collaborate across teams to ensure data accuracy and quality while enhancing reporting processes in a dynamic...

5 days ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Data Governance Analyst do?question toggle

    A Data Governance Analyst helps organizations define and follow practices for managing data. Responsibilities may include tracking data quality, documenting metadata and lineage, supporting policies and controls, and coordinating with teams that create or use data.

  • What skills are useful for Data Governance Analyst jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills include data quality analysis, metadata management, data cataloging, documentation, stakeholder communication, and knowledge of data privacy or compliance. Some roles also value SQL, business intelligence experience, and familiarity with governance platforms.

  • What qualifications do employers look for in Data Governance Analysts?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers may seek a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a field such as information systems, analytics, business, or a related discipline. Relevant data management experience and knowledge of governance practices can also be important.

  • What career paths can follow a Data Governance Analyst role?question toggle

    Potential paths include data governance manager, data quality specialist, master data management professional, privacy or compliance analyst, data architect, and data management leader.

  • How can I find Data Governance Analyst jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Data Governance Analyst listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and review each employer's qualifications and responsibilities.