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 - $130K *

Elevate data security by designing and implementing enterprise-level protection solutions. Collaborate with teams to integrate Protegrity, mentor junior engineers, and establish best practices for sec...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$111K - $190K *

Architect scalable technology solutions within a dynamic enterprise platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business strategies into effective Salesforce integrations and data...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Drive financial planning and analysis efforts to enhance decision-making, optimize resource allocation, and support strategic growth initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver insights tha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by driving financial planning and analysis to support strategic decisions. Collaborate across teams to enhance forecasting accuracy and reporting, while gaining broad exposure to fina...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $138K *

Lead the development of high-impact Power BI solutions, optimizing data pipelines and semantic models to empower investment risk analytics. Collaborate across teams, enhancing data delivery and busine...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $110K *

Unlock your potential by analyzing data and conducting audits to enhance compliance for innovative B2B and B2C platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply critical thinking, and gain ins...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape our privacy and data governance program by implementing robust controls, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage data risks effectively across platforms and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$136K - $232K *

Shape the future of data governance and AI adoption by leading a dynamic team, establishing frameworks that balance risk and innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive responsible...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $157K *

Join a dynamic team to lead and enhance Responsible AI governance processes, ensuring alignment with risk management expectations. Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline operations, improve trans...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $157K *

Shape the future of Responsible AI governance by leading cross-functional initiatives, enhancing processes, and engaging stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk management across the enterprise...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$141K - $157K *

Lead the charge in advancing Responsible AI governance by managing the use case approval process, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with risk management expectations across the enterprise...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$62K - $103K *

Unlock your potential by managing user access and security in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and efficiency while utilizing cutting-edge identity management technol...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Champion our privacy and data governance program by implementing robust policies, enhancing controls, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage data risks and compliance effectively acro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Explore innovative strategies for organizational change management, driving successful project transitions and integrating emerging technologies while ensuring effective communication and collaboratio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $195K *

Shape the future of data operations by leading a dynamic team focused on delivering reliable, high-speed data solutions. Act as a liaison for stakeholders, translating technical needs into efficient w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $189K *

Shape the future of data visualization by leading best practices and governance. Collaborate with teams to enhance analytic solutions, mentor junior staff, and drive strategic decisions for impactful...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $110K *

Join a dynamic data engineering team to enhance data quality and reliability through innovative testing strategies, automation practices, and collaboration across departments, ensuring financial and r...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize the software development lifecycle, providing user support and consulting on complex software solutions while managing critical projects with autonomy and expertise...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $410K *

Unlock your potential by leading data-driven strategies that enhance decision-making and operational performance. Drive business growth, cultivate executive relationships, and oversee innovative analy...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $194K *

Drive your career forward by leading SAP GRC and application security efforts in a dynamic team environment. Engage with multiple stakeholders to deliver robust solutions across the application lifecy...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $410K *

Empower your career by leading data-driven insights and analytics solutions. As a Director, you'll shape strategies, cultivate executive relationships, and guide teams to enhance business performance...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $410K *

Lead and innovate in data, analytics, and AI services, driving strategic direction and business growth while cultivating executive client relationships and guiding teams to deliver impactful solutions...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $410K *

Transform data into actionable insights as you lead strategic analytics initiatives, drive business growth, and cultivate executive client relationships while overseeing multiple workstreams in a dyna...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $410K *

Shape the future of data-driven decision-making by leading analytics and AI initiatives, cultivating executive client relationships, and driving innovative solutions that enhance business performance...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $410K *

Unlock potential by leading data-driven strategies that enhance decision-making and business performance. As a Director, you'll cultivate executive relationships, oversee analytics solutions, and driv...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.