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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$75K - $113K *

Drive security excellence by managing personnel security processes and ensuring compliance with governmental protocols. Collaborate with executives to support SAP and SCI initiatives while fostering r...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $113K *

Partner with us to ensure robust security compliance and support across various programs. In this role, you'll manage personnel security processes, liaise with government officials, and promote a secu...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $202K *

Drive the design and implementation of Application Detection and Response capabilities, enhancing application security posture through collaboration with development and cybersecurity teams to mitigat...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Champion application security by designing and implementing ADR strategies, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities across enterprise applications while collaborating with cross-functiona...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by designing and implementing Application Detection and Response strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor threats and improve se...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $202K *

Lead the charge in enhancing application security by designing and implementing cutting-edge Application Detection and Response strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard enter...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performing cybersecurity team focused on Governance, Risk & Compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate enterprise risk and drive strategic initiatives...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $141K *

Shape the future of data engineering by driving innovation in ETL processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance application systems and deliver robust solutions while ensuring quality...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $106K *

Drive successful Portfolio Analytics implementations for financial institutions by leading cross-functional projects from kickoff to delivery. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$270K - $310K *

Shape the future of Identity Governance by strategically partnering with sales teams to enhance solution positioning, improve deal quality, and drive net-new logo growth across multiple segments in a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Provide technical leadership in systems analysis, enterprise architecture, and IT planning. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to enhance IT integration and portfolio management while ensuring comp...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $125K *

Build and optimize ETL data pipelines using Databricks and Spark for a National Guard analytics platform. Collaborate across teams to ensure data quality and governance while leveraging big data techn...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$94K - $103K *

Engage with us to transform raw data into actionable insights for national defense. As a Data Engineer, you'll enhance data quality and reporting using Python, SQL, and Databricks, supporting mission...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to own end-to-end compliance issue management, ensuring issues are resolved, validated, and reported accurately. Drive corrective actions, consumer remediation, and strengthen the...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$83K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team to design and develop data solutions that drive business success. Leverage your expertise in data pipeline management and SQL to enhance our data architecture and support organizat...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Drive your expertise in Saviynt solutions, enhancing identity governance and access management. Collaborate on system integrations, optimize configurations, and advise on best practices while supporti...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $111K *

Transform risk management processes by designing and implementing automated, AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and visibility through data-driven insights and ad...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$66K - $111K *

Transform risk management processes by designing and implementing automated, AI-driven solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency and visibility through data-driven insights and in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $220K *

Drive AI Systems Governance across multiple insurance carriers, ensuring compliance and ethical AI adoption while overseeing risk management, cybersecurity, and data privacy initiatives to enhance ope...

Iowa, LARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Optimize project controls by managing cost, schedule, and risk while integrating digital systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure accurate reporting and stakeholder engagement, driving informed decis...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$208K - $271K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing navigation systems through expert analysis and software development. Engage in full project lifecycle support, ensuring system accuracy and error modeling wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$187K - $249K *

Lead the charge in providing full lifecycle support for navigation systems, leveraging advanced engineering expertise to ensure precision in inertial sensors, error modeling, and software development...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Drive compliance excellence by developing policies and strategies to mitigate risks in regulatory frameworks for the energy sector, ensuring adherence to federal and regional laws while fostering inte...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful change by analyzing data to enhance local democracy. Collaborate across teams to develop measurement frameworks, build dashboards, and translate complex insights into actionable strate...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform the future of software development by leading teams and driving innovative solutions. Leverage your extensive experience in relational databases and development technologies to enhance compl...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.