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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$143K - $193K *

Accelerate progress at our organization by leading enterprise data governance initiatives. You'll operationalize stewardship, collaborate across teams, and drive compliance, ensuring our data assets s...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $100K *

Drive your career forward by supporting compliance initiatives in a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with leadership and bank partners to ensure regulatory adherence while developing processes...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that shapes cutting-edge security compliance across multiple frameworks. Lead efforts in achieving CMMC, FedRAMP, and SOC 2 compliance while enhancing our cloud security practices and opti...

Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading the design and delivery of enterprise-scale business intelligence and analytics solutions, enabling data-driven decision-making across multiple business domains and collabo...

Today

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Transform AI governance by leading cross-functional teams to establish robust frameworks, ensuring compliance and risk management throughout the AI lifecycle while fostering collaboration across busin...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $143K *

Unlock potential by ensuring enterprise data integrity and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain data quality, meet compliance standards, and implement master data solutions that drive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $143K *

Champion data integrity by ensuring accuracy and governance, enabling impactful business analytics solutions and driving consistent data quality across the organization through mastery of data process...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $200K *

Champion integrated data and analytics platforms, enhancing product efficiency across teams. Own evaluation and governance frameworks ensuring reliable and scalable AI outputs, while facilitating seam...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $200K *

Lead cross-functional integration of data, analytics, evaluation, and governance to enhance healthcare AI products. Drive roadmap ownership, optimize workflows, ensure data quality, and foster collabo...

Palo Alto, CARemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $143K *

Champion data integrity and governance by ensuring accurate, accessible data for analytics initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain high data quality standards and compliance, driving co...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $143K *

Drive data excellence by ensuring accuracy and governance across enterprise data. Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain high-quality data standards, support analytics initiatives, and ensure compl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance, ensuring effective risk management and compliance across the organization while fostering strong business partnerships and enhancing...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$129K - $203K *

Elevate governance, risk, and compliance practices across data and AI initiatives. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement standards, drive adoption, and enhance transparency—all while managing ri...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $203K *

Shape the future of data governance and compliance, championing ethical AI use while partnering with cross-functional teams to create scalable solutions that align with industry standards and regulati...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$129K - $203K *

Shape your career by leading governance and compliance practices across data and AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure ethical and regulated use of technology throughout it...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$172K - $202K *

Lead the charge in delivering expert guidance on identity and access management technologies, focusing on architecting solutions and producing actionable research to enhance client performance and sec...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$123K - $166K *

Unlock your potential as a Data Quality Analyst, driving data governance and quality initiatives for a transformative cloud-based program supporting federal courts. Collaborate with teams to enhance d...

Illinois, USRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Architect scalable IT infrastructure solutions, optimize performance, and enhance security measures. Collaborate with teams to resolve incidents, conduct assessments, and implement automation for effi...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Empower teams to enhance IT infrastructure through incident resolution, assessments, and scalable solutions. Collaborate across functions to optimize performance, ensure security compliance, and drive...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative IT infrastructure solutions, collaborating with teams to enhance security, optimize performance, and streamline processes. Drive assessments, manage deployments, and ensure co...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Elevate your career by collaborating with teams to enhance IT infrastructure, conduct assessments, and implement security measures. Drive efficiency through automation and optimize performance while e...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$108K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of IT infrastructure by resolving complex incidents, optimizing systems, and enhancing security measures. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver scalable solut...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $205K *

Engage in high-impact data governance leadership, ensuring customer support data is reliable, consistent, and AI-ready. Collaborate across teams to establish standards for data quality, observability...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$185K - $205K *

Shape the future of data governance by establishing trust and quality standards across analytics and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, contextual data that drives insight...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$185K - $205K *

Reimagine data governance as a senior leader, ensuring data quality and trust across analytics and AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards that enhance data reliability and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.