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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$120K - $160K *

Unlock potential by designing advanced data architectures that enable agentic systems. Collaborate across teams to enhance data flow, governance, and retrieval methods in a dynamic environment focused...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Shape your career with a key role ensuring compliance and validation of GxP computerized systems, enhancing product quality and data integrity through risk-based assessments and regulatory adherence a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $156K *

Lead the charge in architecting enterprise ServiceNow solutions focused on Risk Management and Compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable designs, ensuri...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$171K - $256K *

Unlock your potential with a rewarding role that leverages advanced data architecture expertise to drive innovative solutions for national security and critical missions, while engaging in impactful r...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$55K - $113K *

Contribute to innovative solutions by collaborating with stakeholders to transform business processes and enhance technology platforms. Drive change as a Business Senior Analyst in a dynamic team focu...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$84K - $120K *

Accelerate insights generation as a key member of the Customer Analytics team, transforming raw data into actionable recommendations that enhance client retention, drive growth, and refine operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by managing research operations, analytics, and documentation. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver insights and maintain project timelines, enhancing knowledge and communication...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $239K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise identity services, driving architecture and engineering for IAM solutions. Collaborate across departments to enhance security and streamline access management wh...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $102K *

Empower your career with impactful Business Analyst opportunities supporting enterprise projects in media and entertainment. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and deliver successful outcom...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping privacy governance at scale, ensuring compliance and ethical data practices across diverse business functions. Drive critical privacy processes and foster accountability whi...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by designing and maintaining data solutions that empower analytics and decision-making. Collaborate with stakeholders to transform healthcare data into trusted resources, ensuring...

4 days ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in leveraging advanced analytics to transform healthcare and pharma data into impactful strategies. Partner with clients to drive performance, manage risk, and structure data solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $100K *

Architect data-driven insights as a Planning & Performance Business Analyst. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance decision-making across conferences through analytical rigor, operational reporting...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $220K *

Transform data engineering by building scalable pipelines and platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance analytics and AI capabilities while ensuring data reliability and governance...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $220K *

Explore a pivotal role in building and scaling a robust data platform. You'll design, implement, and maintain data pipelines, ensuring reliability and governance while collaborating with cross-functio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$153K - $191K *

Drive impactful AI and cybersecurity advisory engagements, guiding C-suite executives and Boards in navigating regulatory challenges and risk strategy. Leverage deep technical expertise and leadership...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$101K - $111K *

Contribute to the design and maintenance of automated infrastructure, leveraging Kubernetes and Ansible. Engage with customers to enhance server lifecycle processes and ensure optimal CI/CD performanc...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$72K - $120K *

Champion consumer compliance risk management by developing and delivering insightful reports and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and support compliance moni...

Lancaster, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Engage in building and maintaining data pipelines and infrastructure, enhancing product insights, and collaborating with engineering and product teams. This role spans the full data stack, promoting g...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive the development and maintenance of data pipelines, enhancing data quality and supporting analytics initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure reliable systems while growing expertise in dis...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Build and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance data quality and support analytics and machine le...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$62K - $103K *

Join a team that's pivotal in managing user access throughout the employee lifecycle. As an Identity & Access Management Specialist, you'll ensure secure access while supporting key security initiativ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$62K - $103K *

Empower our team by managing user access throughout the employee lifecycle. You'll support provisioning, deprovisioning, and audits while collaborating with technology and cybersecurity teams to enhan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $173K *

Join us to design and implement advanced cloud data solutions, optimizing data pipelines and architectures. Collaborate with teams to modernize systems and enhance real-time reporting, leveraging cutt...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing Master Data Management solutions, ensuring data integrity and accuracy. Collaborate across teams to design MDM implementations, integrate data sources, and enhance data q...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

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.