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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$110K - $160K *

Empower data-driven decision-making by leading architecture for health data platforms. Drive innovation with cutting-edge technology and methodologies while collaborating with cross-functional teams i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$179K - $204K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data solutions by designing and implementing robust cloud data architectures. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and empower users through scalable...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$145K - $175K *

Lead execution of data strategy and governance for a large federal IT program, ensuring data quality, security, and interoperability while collaborating with diverse teams of stakeholders to promote t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of data governance and strategy by leading a dynamic team in building and maintaining an enterprise data lake on Microsoft Fabric, ensuring trusted data for AI applications and execut...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Shape the future of program delivery excellence by defining and standardizing methodologies across the enterprise. Drive improvements in governance and execution while partnering with R&D and stakehol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $135K *

Lead the charge in operational and governance support for a global company, focusing on board processes, public filings, and legal technology. Collaborate with legal teams to ensure timely execution o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $92K *

Join a team that's dedicated to analyzing and managing risk across financial and non-financial domains. Collaborate with global stakeholders to enhance compliance and reporting processes while support...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to bridging business needs and technical solutions. As a Technical Analyst, you'll engage stakeholders, analyze workflows, and drive modernization initiatives to enhance o...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in managing risk and controls within a dynamic finance environment. Oversee a team while ensuring compliance and governance across financial systems, driving innovation and efficiency...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the Finance Governance Center of Excellence by leading a team of risk and controls professionals. Drive compliance and risk management initiatives while fostering a culture of continuous impro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to provide database management and modernization support, ensuring effective data coordination and security measures. Contribute to critical functions within the PIMSS program, enh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $90K *

Champion data integrity by leading master data initiatives that enhance manufacturing and supply chain performance. Drive standards, implement ERP enhancements, and ensure accurate data for informed d...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $90K *

Empower supply chain efficiency by governing master data accuracy and standards. Lead data cleansing and harmonization efforts while enhancing ERP systems to optimize manufacturing planning and operat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$104K - $157K *

Optimize data solutions by leading the design and delivery of complex data systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet business goals, ensuring scalable architectures and high-quality data manageme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to developing complex data solutions that drive business success. Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to design, implement, and optimize data architectures while m...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$104K - $157K *

Unlock the potential of data by leading the development of complex solutions that drive business success. Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to design, implement, and optimize data architectu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $197K *

Lead strategic compliance initiatives for federal customers, ensuring security and regulatory adherence. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage audits, and influence executive decisions to maint...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the design and development of interactive Power BI dashboards to drive project performance insights and reporting across diverse data sources, ensuring clear visibility into schedules, budgets, r...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare analytics to enhance decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop innovative tools and insights that drive performa...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading enterprise data architecture and governance initiatives. Drive strategic design and implementation of data solutions across various platforms, ensuring data quality and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in architecting enterprise data solutions, driving governance, analytics, and platform engineering. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable business intelligence across diver...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $170K *

Innovate the future of enterprise data architecture by leading strategic design, governance, and analytics initiatives. Drive scalable solutions across financial, operational, and HR platforms while e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $170K *

Lead the charge in designing and governing enterprise data architecture, ensuring robust data governance and analytics solutions across multiple platforms while collaborating with stakeholders to enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $170K *

Transform enterprise data architecture by leading design, governance, and analytics initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions across financial, HR, and operational platf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $170K *

Lead the design and governance of enterprise data architecture, ensuring robust data solutions and analytics across platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data quality and drive strategic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.