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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$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance clinical data management and reporting solutions. Collaborate with teams to develop high-quality data sources for our analytics platform, ensuring effective integration of h...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team where you'll lead data visualization projects, enhance document management processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize workflows, leveraging your expertise in SharePoi...

3 weeks ago

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

$89K - $166K *

Shape the future of product data management by designing and deploying scalable MDM solutions. Leverage your Stibo STEP expertise to enhance product onboarding and governance while collaborating with...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $119K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing complex onboarding for high-value clients. Leverage your compliance expertise to navigate intricate corporate structures and ensure alignment with global regu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $137K *

Unlock insights as a Senior Data Analyst, managing platform data to drive reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making. Collaborate across teams to enhance performance and compliance while ident...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential by leading data engineering initiatives to modernize analytics capabilities. Drive the design and implementation of a cloud-based data platform, ensuring data quality and collabo...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in establishing and operating enterprise privacy compliance programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, govern data protection, and ensure accountability in a co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Transform the Quality landscape by leading enterprise-wide oversight of Computer System Validation and Data Governance. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance compliance, drive digital innovation...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $160K *

Analyze complex data sets to drive strategic decisions, enhance operational efficiency, and support cross-functional teams in achieving business objectives through quantitative insights and innovative...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $233K *

Drive enterprise data protection by leading DLP and encryption strategies, ensuring secure enablement of controls while modernizing technology landscapes. Collaborate with teams to translate emerging...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $140K *

Transform regulatory reporting processes by leading integration and enhancements. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders and drivi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$87K - $110K *

Design and implement robust database architectures to enhance business processes. Oversee data ingestion, security, and performance optimization within the Enterprise Data Warehouse, ensuring complian...

Today

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

$90K - $149K *

Join a dynamic team to lead eDiscovery activities, ensuring quality and compliance in complex investigations. Utilize your expertise to guide junior staff and deliver data-driven solutions for high-pr...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $102K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on data-driven project controls. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop automated data flows and insightful dashboards, enabling i...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$157K - $256K *

Drive the success of clinical data management deliverables, ensuring effective communication, oversight of timelines and budgets, and mentoring team members while maintaining high standards and readin...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $256K *

Champion the success of clinical data management deliverables, ensuring effective communication, oversight of timelines and budgets, and mentorship of team members while driving best practices and reg...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $256K *

Join a dynamic team to lead clinical data management deliverables, ensuring program success through proactive communication, expert guidance, and effective resource management while mentoring team mem...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $256K *

Lead and inspire the success of clinical data management deliverables, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices. Collaborate with teams to manage timelines, budgets, and quality metrics whil...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the development and scaling of an enterprise data platform, focusing on data pipelines and infrastructure. Engage with teams to ensure effective data governance, security best practices...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $120K *

Lead the charge in enhancing threat detection capabilities through design and implementation of detection rules in SIEM platforms, optimizing incident response workflows, and collaborating with cross...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Lead the charge in enhancing internal controls and compliance within diverse TDS businesses, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and fostering risk management practices across organization...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in technology regulatory compliance, overseeing risk management and audits. Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations while driving innovation an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $181K *

Reimagine data privacy solutions as you analyze and monitor systems for PII. Collaborate with teams to investigate breaches while developing data visualizations and informed strategies for incident re...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate data integrity by establishing master data standards and practices. Collaborate across teams to resolve complex data issues, ensuring consistent and trusted data management throughout the orga...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze data and create dashboards that enhance facility maintenance operations, driving performance improvements and ensuring data accuracy for informed decision-making...

Fort Campbell, KYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.